This topic was previously discussed in the comments at LNC In Action, but not yet in an IPR post itself. Although this is always true, since this is a contentious topic, I would like to remind our readers that all opinions expressed are those of the author, in this case Thomas Sipos, not editorial statements by myself (paulie) or Independent Political Report.…
Posts published in January 2011
John Jay Myers: War for Terror
John Jay Myers via facebook:
Wars are not about ideals. Wars are about things, things people want. Telling people that wars are about religion or ideals is what is known as propaganda.…
Green Ron Forthofer: State of the Union Speech Reflects U.S. Plutocracy
by Ron Forthofer [former Green Party candidate for Congress and for Governor of Colorado]
first published at Dissident Voice, January 26, 2011
The State of the Union speech has become a well-scripted event full of nice words but few ideas that will really benefit the public.…
PSL: ‘Long live the struggling people of Egypt!’
Statement from the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL)
January 28, 2011
The Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) salutes the heroic uprising of the people of Egypt against the U.S.-backed…
California Greens and Peace and Freedom Candidates Charge Rules Unfairly Prevented Them From Running
Via http://peaceandfreedom.org/home/:
The following press release was issued jointly by the Peace and Freedom Party and the California Green Party on January 26, 2011.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Contact: Cres Vellucci 916/996-9170
Candidates Rejected for 4th Assembly Special Election Race Charge Rules Unfairly Prevented Them From Running, Limiting Voter Choice; Lawsuit Considered
SACRAMENTO – At least two potential candidates prevented from running in the 4th District Assembly seat special election are charging it’s because there was an extremely short time period – only two days after Gov.…
Libertarian Blue: ‘Libertarians are Right Wing?’
One of the advantages or disadvantages (depending on how you look at it) to being a libertarian is that liberals and conservatives accuse of us of being the other.…
Free and Equal Announces Gary Johnson Endorsement and CPAC Participation
Emailed to [email protected]:
Johnson Supports Free and Equal’s Commitment to Candidate and Voter Rights
Free and Equal Elections Foundation today announced that Gary Johnson, former governor of New Mexico, has endorsed the Foundation’s efforts to reform election laws and improve candidate and voter rights.…
Connecticut Ballot Access Bill
Connecticut Senator Andrew Maynard (D-Stonington) has introduced Proposed Bill 778, which cuts the number of signatures for statewide and U.S. House candidates, in the general election, down to 1,000 signatures.…
Ralph Nader: Statement on Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall
Ralph Nader at Nader.org:
Milano Italy
For Release
January 26, 2011
Statement of Ralph Nader
The 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a modern day Pinto for soccer moms with a fuel tank located dangerously behind the rear axle in the crush zone of an impact.…
