Old mild, middle of the road Bill Moyers has become quite the champion of the common man in these trying times. He brings attention to the very real widespread problem of US judicial courts being overwhelmed by cases. In the current environment this means people don't get proper representation before the courts today, if you can't afford to pay by yourself. He says 'And justice for all', does not describe our current reality.
DHS routinely surveils law abiding citizens, in these times. A whistleblower defense group has organized to represent those who point out when GOV fails. Like John Kriakou or these guys.
A hunger striker at Guantanamo has a story, gets a hearing.
The left have increased the banging of the drums about the unnecessary cuts to SocSec/Medicare that Obama put in his budget. This article has another look at the foolishness of austerity measures in the face of increasing poverty. The billionaire that has been pushing for restructuring of SocSec/Medicare is deceptively called 'center-left' by the New York Times. Someone that Obama is likely to read , Ezra Klein, has come out and said the obvious again that Medicare should be expanded not reduced. NY and MA state AG's say it's time for Fannie/Freddie chief Ed de Marco to GO. Insurance companies continue to show trends away from the projections of the ACA. Fox&Friends tell striking workers to get two minimum wage jobs instead.
State Policy Network: another new umbrella Co. for ALEC to do it's work, writing state legislation etc.
Today's song is called, "Big Mess", from the 2000 compilation RecomboDNA, c. DEVO.
Quinnipiac poll says support for gun control remains high. NRA certified Gun Safety Instructor shoots himself while demonstrating gun safety. NRA know how to make their critics shut up, by remaining under heavy guard at all times and frisking and rough-handling journalists in the capitol and at the National Press Club.
A flow chart to help persuade climate change deniers.
Mid-week, EXXON was given control of airspace over the region where their tar sand pipeline blew up in Arkansas as they struggle to control the spread. This ban extends to press, of course. Another pipe, this one near Houston, TX and owned by Shell has blown and thousands of gallons of crude oil are heading for the Gulf of Mexico.
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