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Global Economic Crisis Unfolding
Jan 22nd
As I am writing this, there is an economic bloodbath in the Asian stock markets as a result of the plunge yesterday in the US markets. One of the most troubling developments is the impending demise of the two main Bond Insurers, Ambac and MBIA. These two companies underwrite a large number of corporate and municipal bonds in the US market.
Just last Friday, Ambac lost its AAA rating, and it is expected that there will be further downward adjustments. In short, this will mean a loss of about $45 trillion in value in the credit derivative market in the coming days. Read the story here and do what you can to protect yourself from the coming collapse.
Kucinich Demands Recount in New Hampshire
Jan 12th
Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich has sent a letter to the New Hampshire Secretary of State demanding a hand recount of all of the votes cast in the state’s primary. It seems that only 20% of the votes were counted manually, with the remaining 80% being tallied by the Diebold voting machines that were used. It seems that the results from the 20% that were hand-counted agreed with the exit polls, while the 80% differed considerably. Kucinich cites the need for voter confidence to be restored in the election process as his reason for making the request. Read the full article here.
Kucinich is the best person for the job
Dec 30th
For the last two presidential elections, I have voted expediently, and for that, I am ashamed. It was the common wisdom of the time (and no doubt of this time as well), that if one did not vote for the most “electable” Democratic candidate, then one was wasting their vote and possibly giving victory to the Republicans. This compromise has led us away from the candidates who are most aligned with our vision, and towards the ones the MSM (main stream media) deems the candidate most likely to succeed. It has left us with an uninspiring, yet well-heeled, John Kerry to run against George Bush and the rest, as they say, is history.
The only two candidates on either side of the aisle that I consider authentic and refreshing, are Dennis Kucinich (D) and Ron Paul (R). Kucinich appeals to my liberal values in areas such as health care and dismantling the military industrial complex, while Ron Paul appeals to my fiscal conservative side. I had actually considered voting for Ron Paul until I heard he did not believe in evolution, an unforgivable position for a doctor and presumably a man of science.
This year I will be voting for Dennis Kucinich and putting my vote where my heart is. If you haven’t yet read what his positions are, please take a moment and familiarize yourself with his platform. You might find a clear path to voting your conscience and eliminating the cognitive dissonance associated with voting for someone because the press tells you they are electable.
Christmas Thoughts and Recommendations
Dec 27th
I hope everyone had a great Christmas and I wish you all a very happy and prosperous 2008. I have been spending a bit of time at leisure during the holidays and have found three things that have interested me a great deal.
The first is the excellent video series called “The World at War
The second item is more of a re-discovery, as I had already seen the first and second version of this film before now. Loose Change Final Cut is now available to view on Google Video.
This amazing film, made by some resourceful young men from New York will open your eyes and make you think outside the box about 9/11. Check it out.
Lastly, I had bought a copy of Richard Dawkins’ book, “The God Delusion
CNN Banishes Kucinich
Dec 19th
Gore Vidal weighs in on CNN’s dismissal of Rep. Dennis Kucinich from the Iowa Democratic Candidate debate. The media in the US are taking (and being given) too much power. Rather than present you with the facts and your options, they give you your opinion. Come on America, wake up and smell the coffee!
Take The Presidential Candidate Quiz
Dec 19th
This quiz was developed by Minnesota Public Radio to help you navigate the complex matrix of issues facing the 2008 Presidential Candidates. I think it does a really good job of cutting to the core issues and helping you see clearly who you should vote for based on your feelings on these core issues.