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Charles Knight
Hometown: Cambridge, MA
Interests: Progressive Vision, Feminism, gender, military policy, security, strategy
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These Giants May Fall: Deadbeat Auto Execs Jet Into Storm

From mayfield.co.nz
November 21st, 2008
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mayfield.co.nz — In a classic case of insensitivity two of the auto execs flew in on private jets, old habits die hard. One of the Senators in the hearing picked up on this and asked if they had considered downgrading to First Class. It was a well deserved moment of barbed sarcasm, not lost on the three, as the Senator communicated his anger and frustration...

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Conservatism: Trashing Government on Its Way Out

By Terrance Heath
November 21st, 2008

I'm beginning to wonder if there's a single agency in the United States government that conservatives haven't left in worse shape than they found it. more »

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(Card) Check Please

By Digby
November 19th, 2008

I have long been amused by certain bizarre conservative rallying cries. This past election I noticed a new catch phrase. The minute a conservative breathes the word "card check," his or her supporters completely lose their minds. But where does the passion come from? more »

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Free Fall

By Robert Borosage
November 19th, 2008

"The era of big government is over" is over. A major recovery program—featuring substantial public investment—will be inevitably the first initiative of the Obama administration. It should feature more spending than tax cuts—investing in renewable energy and conservation, in rebuilding everything from schools to bridges to a smart electric gird, in helping cities and states avoid crippling cuts of services, in keeping college affordable, providing health care to children, and aiding those most in need.

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Citigroup To Cut 50,000 Jobs

From mayfield.co.nz
November 17th, 2008
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mayfield.co.nz — Citigroup CEO Chuck Prince resigned with a reported payoff package worth $US 38 million after the company was forced to write down billions of dollars of mortgage backed assets accumulated under his directorship. Latest reports put the figure at a staggering $US 64 Billion.

It is unlikely those laid off will receive similar severance deals.

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The Great Battle of 2009

By Bernie Horn
November 16th, 2008

Without an economic recovery program of unprecedented size and scope, our economy will fall into a deep recession, putting all of our progressive goals in serious jeopardy. more »

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AIG Execs Caught Partying Again in Phoenix Luxury Resort

From triphow.com
November 14th, 2008
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triphow.com — And so it goes... This is how US Taxpayers bailout money is being used.

"...In spite of efforts by AIG to keep the retreat underwraps, ABC15 sniffed it out and found the execs staying at the casitas at the resort, enjoying poolside meetings, spa workouts, and spending $400 at a restaurant on meals and drinks..."

Change we definitely need!

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Stickin' It To The Unions

By Digby
November 13th, 2008

There's a lot of discussion about what to do about the auto companies and none of the options are very palatable. In today's New York Times there is an article analyzing the bailout vs bankruptcy talk that's starting to emerge. I don't have an opinion on that except to the extent this is used as an excuse to destroy the unions. And that is certainly the theme that's emerging from the right. more »

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Gaza Again Plunged into Darkness, Hunger as Israel Blocks Fuel, Food To Suffering Population/Bans Journalists

From democracynow.org
November 13th, 2008
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democracynow.org — Gaza’s humanitarian crisis has worsened in the aftermath of Israel’s latest blockade of fuel and food. We speak to Diana Buttu, a former lawyer for the Palestinian Authority, and Reverend Edwin “Eddie” Makue of the South African Council of Churches, a veteran of South Africa’s apartheid struggle. They are on an “anti-apartheid” speaking tour across the US for the next two weeks.

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Iran Returns to the Global Stage

By Philip Palij
November 13th, 2008

November 10, 2008 Geopolitical Intelligence Report

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Vindication For A Chronicler of Bush's "Lies"

By David Corn
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