Alex Jones: "Stay in your house"

Alex Jones: "Stay in your house"


Recent FBI raids against homes of antiwar activists in several states and stories about Feds trying to make internet spying easier should raise the question, where are our civil liberties? Feds raided activists in Minneapolis, Chicago, Michigan North Carolina looking for evidence relating to activities concerning the material support of terrorism. Alex Jones says that every citizen in America is at risk to be monitored by Homeland Security for being an antiwar activist or material support of terrorism.

Venezuelan election represents ideological pull

Venezuelan election represents ideological pull

As the election wraps up in Venezuela, many start to speculate what the election results mean for the future of Venezuela's political system. Although the government's party, the United Socialist Party, did not gain the 2/3 majority they needed to sustain authority over key decision making in the country, they still grabbed over 90 seats as the opposition took over 60 seats out of 165. While the opposition cries victory, the Chavistas of the country, supporters of President Hugo Chavez insist their ideology, known as the revolution will remain.

Venezuelan election an ideological dispute

Venezuelan election an ideological dispute


As the election wraps up in Venezuela, many start to speculate what the election results mean for the future of Venezuela's political system. Although the government's party, the United Socialist Party, did not gain the 2/3 majority they needed to sustain authority over key decision making in the country, they still grabbed over 90 seats and the opposition took over 60 seats out of 165. While the opposition claimes a victory, the Chavistas of the country, supporters of President Hugo Chavez insist their ideology, known as the revolution, will remain.

Chavez losing his coolness?

Chavez losing his coolness?

Recent election results have loosened Hugo Chavez's political grip on Venezuela. Chavez has called the results a 'solid victory' although the opposition parties made big gains, claiming new seats in the Asamblea Nacional and winning the majority of the popular vote. The pro-Chavez parties no longer control a supermajority of the body, making the passage of new Chavez policies more difficult. Adolfo Taylhardat, a former Venezuelan ambassador to the UN and a member of the opposition party, said the fact that the government still maintains the majority of the seats in the congress while the opposition won the majority of the vote is a contradiction that should not occur and it only occurred because the Chavez government changed electoral laws to favor granting seats to government candidates.

Chavez's grip on Venezuela loosens (slightly)

Chavez's grip on Venezuela loosens (slightly)


Recent Venezuelan election results loosened Hugo Chavez's power as opposition parties made big gains, claiming new seats in the Asamblea Nacional and winning the majority of the popular vote. However, Chavez called the results a 'solid victory' and attorney & author Eva Golinger in Caracas, Venezuela explained that Chavez still holds a majority, but not the two-thirds supermajority he once held. The victory is substantial, she argued, explaining that the pro-Chavez parties can still pass a number of reforms; however those that require a two-thirds majority would be harder to pass. She also claimed international bodies and US agencies have been interfering in the elections by supporting opposition groups.

Take me to your ... missiles?

Take me to your ... missiles?

f ET really did want to phone home, the topic of conversation may have been more than just a crush of "I miss you's" and pleasantries. It might have been an exultant expression of scoring really big -- like weapons-of-mass destruction big. What do the little green men want?

The Resident: Poverty in America

The Resident: Poverty in America

The Resident asks people on the streets of New York City: About 44 million Americans, or 1 in 7, live below the poverty level. What or who is to blame?

Americans living in a police state?

Americans living in a police state?


The FBI raided the homes of a number of anti-war activists in Chicago and Minneapolis. The Activists are planning demonstrations against the FBI. Is this a sign of a growing American police state? Former Reagan official Paul Craig Roberts argued that the US government is establishing in the mind of the public that anyone who criticizes the War on Terror is aligned with terrorists. He further argued that under the rubric of terror the government has stripped American's of their civil liberties.

Sarkozy: Tax the banks!

Sarkozy: Tax the banks!

The United Nations General Assembly kicks off with a summit on the millennium development goals with the aim to cut world poverty in half by 2015. The three day summit on the millennium development goals begins with the sobering fact that the organization is $20 billion dollars short on the 2010 commitment. Webster Tarpley says he agrees with French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who says in order to make some progress the obvious solution is tax the banks, the people who caused the economic failure.

Eco-Terrorists: US spies on its activists

Eco-Terrorists: US spies on its activists


The United States government has been protecting gas companies as locals face severe health risks. The Pennsylvania office of homeland security has gathered evidence that "environmental extremists" but yet the activists say they were peacefully protesting fracking. Wayne Madsen says that the contractor hired by the government was an Israeli company who spied on people opposed to fracking, gay rights and the BP oil spill.

A Clean environment or a bustling economy?

A Clean environment or a bustling economy?

New York City will host the two-day Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate that begins on Monday. Representatives of 17 major world economies will meet to discuss climate change and clean energy issues on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session. Pat Michaels says that the people attending Energy and Climate forum should set an example and stop flying to disagree and start texting to agree.

Check this out! -- No more homegrown food

Check this out! -- No more homegrown food


Could the United States government make it illegal for its citizens to grow their own food? Check out this exclusive video RT got from George Hemminger (George4Title). He will be on later to discuss the new genetic fish made by AquaBounty.

Karzai does not take democracy seriously

Karzai does not take democracy seriously

most elections, the question is about who might win. In the case of Afghanistan, which will elect the lower house of its parliament on September 18, the focus is on whether they can be held in a credible manner across the country. Ann Marlowe, a fellow at the Hudson Institute argued that the high number of candidates and disorganization is leading to much conspiracy. Many of the candidates and observes fear Afghan President Hamid Karzai will again use tactics to pack the Parliament with supporters to try and amend the national constitution to give himself unlimited terms in office.

Afghan elections highlight failure, not progress

Afghan elections highlight failure, not progress

In most elections, the question is about who might win. In the case of Afghanistan, which will elect the lower house of its parliament on September 18, the focus is on whether they can be held in a credible manner across the country. So far a number of election workers and a candidate have already been kidnapped. Journalist Kelley Vlahos said the US has used the elections, both in Iraq and Afghanistan as symbols of freedom and progress; however it is unlikely this election will highlight progress. She said these elections will more likely show the failures of international efforts in Afghanistan and illustrate the corruption in the Afghan government.

19 kidnapped amid Afghan elections

19 kidnapped amid Afghan elections


Afghanistan's parliamentary elections on Saturday will be another key test for the embattled central government and observers are expressing concern about irregularities before the polls even open. Eighteen election worker and one candidate have already been kidnapped and taken for ransom by the Taliban. So who will come out and vote tomorrow? Jerome Starkey says that there has been a huge effort to drum up support for their respective party but people understand the risks of coming out to vote.

Afghan elections free and credible?

Afghan elections free and credible?


most elections, the question is about who might win. In the case of Afghanistan, which will elect the lower house of its parliament on September 18, the focus is on whether they can be held in a credible manner across the country. Malou Innocent, a foreign policy analyst at the Cato Institute said it's hard to even call these elections free and credible given the bribery, voter intimidation, closure of polling places and other problems.

Gerald Celente: US Economy = Depression

Gerald Celente: US Economy = Depression


Famous investor and billionaire George Soros referred to the US economy as "blah," saying he expects a further slowdown. US President Barack Obama has insisted however that the US economy is heading in the right direction. Gerald Celente, the director of the Trends Research Institute said the economy is not just blah, it's in a depression. It's the summer of the greatest recession," he said.

US is in an economic/ moral crisis

US is in an economic/ moral crisis


The Values Voters Summit, the annual conference of the Family Research Council and other religious right groups, has drawn over 2,000 activists this year, who seem warmly receptive to uniting their culture war issues with the tea party movement. JP Freire says that this is a convenient alliance and that this is a response against 'big budget busting Republicans' of yesteryear.





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US poverty: From bad to worse?

US poverty: From bad to worse?

US President Obama is pushing forward plans to double the country's exports in the next five years. The move, that could generate two million jobs, comes amid hopes that the country is finally pulling out of the depths of recession. But with the number of Americans facing poverty at a 50-year high, millions are still fighting for survival. RT's Lauren Lyster reports from New Jersey about the everyday hardship that Americans must face.

The 3 Minute Download: Ivan Eland, Rev. Graylan Hagler and Jacob G Hornberger

The 3 Minute Download: Ivan Eland, Rev. Graylan Hagler and Jacob G Hornberger

Tonight on The 3 Minute Download, there is some good foreign policy news for President Obama today; perhaps a victory? The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted in favor of the proposed Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia.Plus, one in seven Americans now live on or below the poverty line, according to figures published by the US Census Bureau. It is the sharpest annual rise for three decades, and analysts predicted next year's figures will be even worse. Finally, Okinawa, Japan is home to one of the US bases and has been protested by locals for years, will the United States ever remove these "colonies"?




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US Empire fueled by military industrial complex

US Empire fueled by military industrial complex

The United States has set up military bases all over the world as a way to insert their power and influence inside the regions they inhabit. Okinawa, Japan is home to one of the US bases and has been protested by locals for years, will the United States ever remove these "colonies"? Jacob G Hornberger says this is all a part of the US Empire, the US is using military bases all over the world like the British did setting up colonies to expand their empire.

The poor and impoverished turn to the forest

The poor and impoverished turn to the forest


RT's Anastasia Churkina re-visits Tent City - a homeless camp tucked away in the woods of New Jersey, where over 40 people have been forced to live, with nowhere else to go.

Nuclear treaty: START-ing now?

Nuclear treaty: START-ing now?

US President Barack Obama on Thursday applauded the endorsement by a Senate panel of the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. So, who would be against reducing nuclear weapons as the START treaty moves forward? Charles Kupchan says that beneath the surface of the START treaty being held up in the Senate were partisan politics and the Republican Party being hesitant to give the Obama administration a win.

Poverty: The American nightmare

Poverty: The American nightmare


One in seven Americans now live on or below the poverty line, according to figures published by the US Census Bureau. It is the sharpest annual rise for three decades, and analysts predicted next year's figures will be even worse. Rev. Graylan Hagler says that as a Pastor he sees people who have been gainfully employed their whole life and are now suffering due to the slumping economy.

START treaty: Victory for Obama?

START treaty: Victory for Obama?


There is some good foreign policy news for President Obama today; perhaps a victory? The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted in favor of the proposed Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. So, who would be against reducing nuclear weapons as the START treaty moves forward? Some in Congress are saying that the START treaty would force the US to ask Russia for permission to develop their nuclear program.

Afghan success: 'Reach out to postunes'

Afghan success: 'Reach out to postunes'


As the Afghanistan war continues to wage on, there has been a major question hanging over the campaign. How will the United States measure success in Afghanistan? Matthew Hoh says that when the US turned the corner in Iraq there was a sense of stability after reaching out to the Sunni leadership, the same must be done with the royal postunes in Afghanistan.

The 3 Minute Download: Jake Diliberto, Max Fraad Wolff and Eric Montalvo

The 3 Minute Download: Jake Diliberto, Max Fraad Wolff and Eric Montalvo


Tonight on The 3 Minute Download, as the Afghanistan war continues to wage on, there has been a major question hanging over the campaign. How will the United States measure success in Afghanistan? Plus, it was exactly 2 years ago today that Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy when it could not find a buyer and the US Government would not bail out the company. So, what has changed to ensure that this will never happen again? US soldiers 'killed Afghan civilians for sport and collected fingers as trophies' according to a report that accuses twelve soldiers of participating in this act.

2 years of economic doom, is the future clearer?

2 years of economic doom, is the future clearer?


As the US marks the second anniversary of Lehman Brothers bankruptcy - the biggest in US history, the economic outlook continues to look grim. RT's Anastasia Churkina looks at what America has been through since the collapse and what could follow next.

9/11 first responders demand health care and compensation

9/11 first responders demand health care and compensation


Although nearly 3,000 people died in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, hundreds more have died from injuries and illnesses they got while running into the building and working on the site in the days and weeks following the attacks. Nine years later, they are demanding the passage of a bill that failed in July, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010

Afghanistan: 'No way we're out by 2011'

Afghanistan: 'No way we're out by 2011'


As the Afghanistan war continues to wage on, there has been a major question hanging over the campaign. How will the United States measure success in Afghanistan? Especially as the death toll continues to rise on both sides of the conflict. US President Barack Obama pledged to withdraw troops next September, will he be able to stick to his goal and is that even a good goal to have?

US economic outlook 'clouded'

US economic outlook 'clouded'


was exactly 2 years ago today that Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy when it could not find a buyer and the US Government would not bail out the company. So, what has changed to ensure that this will never happen again? Unfortunately, the United States financial forecast is still cloudy two years after the collapse of Lehman Brothers.

US ignores mental health of its soldiers

US ignores mental health of its soldiers

US soldiers 'killed Afghan civilians for sport and collected fingers as trophies' according to a report that accuses twelve soldiers of participating in this act. The soldiers now face serious charges from a military tribunal over a secret 'kill team' which allegedly murdered at random. Defense attorney Eric Montalvo who is defending one of the soldiers says that the US needs to look at the bigger picture and focus on the mental health of US soldiers.

Death by remote

Death by remote


Over a year ago fourteen activists were arrested at a US military base in Indian Springs, Nevada. The protesters were protesting the use of the United States' use of predator drones in Afghanistan and Pakistan; the base is home to one of the military's predator drone programs. The activists have been charged with criminal trespassing for entering the base, the trial has recently started for the activists after a long delay.

The 3 Minute Download: Wayne Madsen, Ana Puig and Sarah Founders

The 3 Minute Download: Wayne Madsen, Ana Puig and Sarah Founders


Tonight on The 3 Minute Download, as the "Ground Zero" mosque continues to stir people's emotions, there has been growing hatred towards Islam. Also, Tea Partiers have sent a political message this year even though they have clashed with groups for peace. Finally, nine years, two presidents, two wars, and countless body scans and warantless wiretaps later, how has the United States and the world changed since 9/11?

Peltier: Framed or guilty?

Peltier: Framed or guilty?


Native American activist Leonard Peltier spent his 66th birthday in prison, marking 34 years since he was convicted of a crime many argue he did not commit. Peltier was a member of the militant group the American Indian Movement and was extradited from Canada back the U.S. on faulty affidavits provided by the FBI where he was convicted of two life terms in prison. High ranking officials from former South African President Nelson Mendala and the late Mother Teresa to movie stars like Robert Redford and Steven Segal have called on the U.S. government to release Peltier. Many also believe the U.S. is holding him as a political prisoner. Peltier has been nominated six times for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Tea party two-getherness?

Tea party two-getherness?


As thousands of people descended upon Washington DC for the second annual 9/12 Taxpayer March, a smaller crowd of 9/11 Unity Walkers gathered on the other side of town to commemorate the 9th Anniversary of September 11th with the message of "Building Peace by Serving Each Other." Whereas the Unity Walk was meant to be apolitical and called for respecting different cultures, traditions, and religions, the Tea Party Protest was clear in its message: "We will remember in November!" The demonstrators called for less government, less taxes, and more freedom, and threatened to take their frustration to the polls and eventually vote politicians like Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and Barack Obama out of office.

Are Americans afraid of Islam?

Are Americans afraid of Islam?


Thousands of people protested in New York over the controversy of whether or not a mosque should be built steps away from Ground Zero. RT's Anastasia Churkina went to find out what the beliefs of Americans are, and whether some of them are caused by fear.

9/11, Nine Years Later

9/11, Nine Years Later



Nine years, two presidents, two wars, and countless body scans and warantless wiretaps later, how has the United States and the world changed since 9/11? And for all the security, soldiers, and speeches, is it really any safer?

Immigrants attending the Tea Party too

Immigrants attending the Tea Party too

The Tea Party has sent a political message this year even though they have clashed with groups for peace. Ana Puig says that the Tea Party stands for little government involvement; they want the government to protect them from terrorism, less debt and they want their country back. She adds that if people attend the Tea Party rallies they will see that immigrants and minorities are a large part of the movement.

Zero tolerance at Ground Zero

Zero tolerance at Ground Zero

the "Ground Zero" mosque continues to stir people's emotions, there has been growing hatred towards Islam. At a time of economic crisis and since 9/11, there has been targeting and scapegoating of Muslims. Over the weekend, there was a rally held to stop the hatred, it was attended by multiple ethnicities and faiths all calling on people to move forward.

Muslim 9/11 first responder speaks out

Muslim 9/11 first responder speaks out


Rudina Odeh-Ramadan was a 9/11 first responder and said it is very hurtful that so many have taken what a few individuals who practiced a perverted version of Islam and held it against all Muslims. She recently took part in a public service announcement with the Council for American Islamic Relations, hoping to serve as a voice to show others who do not understand or may fear Islam that Muslim Americans are Americans just like them.

American converts to Islam defy stereotypes

American converts to Islam defy stereotypes


Despite a growing culture of Islamophobia in the United States, around 20,000 Americans convert to Islam every year. Many converts face discrimination in their everyday lives, but say they don't regret their decision. In the nine years since 9/11, these converts have seen bans on Muslim religious clothing and racial profiling against Muslims at airports. They say the mainstream media doesn't help portray a good image of converts and only reports on the small number of extremist radicals.

Imam: Koran burnings free speech

Imam: Koran burnings free speech


Terry Jones had planned a 'Burn the Koran Day' and later postponed. Now Bob Old, a pastor in Tennessee, is planning his own Koran burning event. President Obama called the events out of line with the American value of tolerance and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said the actions could endanger US troops abroad.

Imam Abdul Alim Musa of Masjid Al-Islam Mosque in Washington said, while the burning of the Koran is a horrible act to Muslims, these individuals still have their constitutional right to free speech and should be allowed to move forward. The government should not restrict the constitution anymore than it already is. Musa further argued that one simply needs to read the Koran to know it is not a text of violence and in fact shares many aspects with Christianity.

First day of school jitters for ex-Colombian President Uribe

First day of school jitters for ex-Colombian President Uribe


Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe Velez didn't have to look too far for a new job. The former president is now a distinguished scholar in the practice of global leadership at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Many students, however, are not happy with their school's choice. They say that despite Uribe's apparent popularity in Colombia, he committed major human rights violations and has no place teaching at their school. Though, there were more Uribe supporters than protestors at Georgetown.

US military: Lost in translation

US military: Lost in translation

Could the US mission in Afghanistan fall apart simply because of bad translations? It's possible argues Neil Shea, a contributing writer to National Geographic Magazine. It's being reported that more than a quarter of military translators failed language proficiency tests but were still sent to Afghanistan as translators. Shea said American forces rely heavily on translators; however the translators were not well enough prepared, leading to numerous incidents of miscommunication. He added that the issue extends beyond vocabulary and grammar; it is an issue of culture. Shea explained that by simply conveying American ideas verbatim in vocabulary translators often miss the cultural differences.

Taking lessons from Uribe

Taking lessons from Uribe

Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe is lecturing at Georgetown University. However not everybody is happy about it. Protesters gathered in front of the university to remind them that Uribe was responsible for the murders of many Colombians. Arturo Viscarra, a researcher on Latin American affairs who was at the protest said the mix of supporters and protestors exemplified the divide over Uribe. He argued that this has provided a great opportunity for people to debate Uribe's record and open dialogue that may otherwise not been available. However Viscarra said it is still questionable whether or not Uribe was an appropriate choice for this position.

International community must go after al-Qaeda

International community must go after al-Qaeda

After discovering that the terrorists who attacked the town of Vladikavkaz in southern Russia had international al-Qaeda links, many are asking; why is it so hard to prevent terrorist attacks no matter how much effort, money and resources you spend? Dr. Walid Phares, the Director of the Future Terrorism Project at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies said it is possible to track and follow terrorist organizations, since their operations require money, planning and organizations. He argued that there should be an international role to go after al-Qaeda, which is listed by the US as a terrorist organization.

"Golden" opportunity for independents in Congress

"Golden" opportunity for independents in Congress

Retired navy pilot Kenny Golden is not your typical Congressional candidate. He rides a Harley Davidson, has logged 5,000 flight hours as a as pilot and his idea of a town hall meeting includes plenty of food an alcohol. Golden believes Virginia's 2nd congressional District, and Americans in general, are ready to send an independent to Washington. While Kenny's supporters applaud his decision to run as an independent, detractors say he will be lucky if he gets 4-6% of the vote. Golden thinks it will take more than luck, but he is optimistic that Virginia is ready for a strong, healthy independent candidate and they should take advantage of this "Golden opportunity" by electing him.

Police investigating themselves is not justice

Police investigating themselves is not justice


There is growing anti-police sentiment on the streets of Los Angeles after an officer fatally shot an immigrant from Guatemala. Now there are reports the police officer has been involved in two other previous shootings. Community activist Jose Lara said the situation is getting more heated and that the police have only increased the level of distract from the community. He argued that the police are not supporting and protecting their community and the people are coming out strongly in opposition to what the police have begun to stand for. The police have promised a fair investigation, but Lara said it makes no sense that those committing the crimes investigate themselves; that's not justice.

Getting schooled by Uribe

Getting schooled by Uribe



Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe is lecturing at Georgetown University. However not everybody is happy about it. Protesters gathered in front of the university to remind them that Uribe was responsible for the murders of many Colombians. Investigative journalist Kaelyn Forde was at Georgetown for Uribe's first class. She said he was cautions in his first lecture, avoiding controversial topics such as human rights and trade unions; although the topics did come up in questions from students. While Uribe is a heavily controversial figure there is much he can teach. But many still wonder why he, of all possible choices, was picked to lecture on global leadership.

More arrests as protestors speak out against police shooting

More arrests as protestors speak out against police shooting


Could it be a cop who is too quick on the trigger? Today there are reports that the Los Angeles police officer who shot and killed a Guatemalan immigrant has been involved in two other shootings. There have been rising tensions between the LAPD and several working class neighborhoods and the department's attempts at calming things down has just made things worse. RT's Ramon Galindo reports.

Angry protests after LA police shoot immigrant

Angry protests after LA police shoot immigrant



There is some strong anti-police sentiment on the streets of Los Angeles after a police officer fatally shot an immigrant from Guatemala. Angry protesters say it's a case of police brutality and have faced off with LAPD for two nights in a row.

'Clinton committed to US interventionism, militarism abroad'

'Clinton committed to US interventionism, militarism abroad'



Does Hillary Clinton's speech on US global leadership mean a return of American exceptionalism? Jake Diliberto of Rethink Afghanistan said the speech is merely rhetoric, similar to that used in the past by the Bush administration. He argued that the speech sends the message that the US State Department wants to transform the world into the American image. He said it is ok to be a world leader, but not if leadership means dominance.

Police shooting = cold blooded murder

Police shooting = cold blooded murder


Are tensions between police and the immigrant community on the rise? An LAPD bicycle officer shot and killed a drunken day laborer when he wielded a knife, protests have broken out and police department leadership has promised to investigate. Immigration activist Ron Gochez said such incidents are unfortunately too normal is US police departments and that police leadership should not justify them. The community has a right to stand up and defend its rights as a community. Gochez said the incident was cold blooded murder and that he had heard there may not have been a knife present.

US absent on most global issues

US absent on most global issues


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke today on the Obama administration's vision of American global leadership in the 21st century. She said that the US has the reach, resources and resolve to mobilize the in order solve global problems. Citing international sanctions on Iran and the US's reset with Russia she argues that the US model of global leadership is producing results. But, what does the rest of the world think? Journalist Matthew Lee of InnerCityPress.com in New York said the speech is pretty striking, because the US performance and success rate is much less than is being promised.

Clinton touts US as global leader

It's been a busy year for US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. She led a worldwide campaign for sanctions against Iran, pushed the reset button with Russia and helped bring Palestinian and Israeli leaders to the table for new peace talks. The former first lady has had her hands full trying to mend strained relationship and make new ones.

Clinton addressed the Council on Foreign Relations and praised her work and the Obama administration foreign policy agenda, saying it offered the best hope in a dangerous world.

But how is the United States really doing at playing a role on global issues? Especially when it seems almost every day there are protests over American actions abroad?

Celente: Obama wrong then, wrong now

Celente: Obama wrong then, wrong now


In a speech on the US economy in Ohio, US President Barack Obama said he recognized that the recovery has been painfully slow and he called on congress to act by cutting taxes for businesses and middle-income Americans while raising rates rise for the rich. Obama is insistent on letting the Bush tax cuts expire. He also called for the enactment of his six-year infrastructure plan that would cost US taxpayers $50 billion in the first year alone. Is this a proposed second stimulus? Gerald Celente of the Trends Research Institute argues that Obama was wrong on the economy before and is wrong now. He failed, says Celente. Obama got his stimulus; he got healthcare. It's not the Republicans fault. It is Obama's, he got what he wanted and the economy is still in recession, explained Celente. But, "he gives a great campaign speech."

Shooting of knife wielding drunk man NOT police brutality

Shooting of knife wielding drunk man NOT police brutality



Los Angeles Police Department leadership has promised to investigate the fatal shooting of a Guatemalan immigrant day laborer. Meanwhile protesters have egged the police station and staged numerous protests. The bicycle officer shot the drunk individual when he wielded a knife. George Hemminger of Survive and Thrive TV says he was not shocked to hear about the incident because area police have become increasingly aggressive. He explained that it is easily visible; officers have begun to exert more control over the people by writing an increased number of tickets in order to make up for local budget downfalls. However, shooting a drunk man holding a knife in public is not brutality; "if you're drunk and you're brandishing a knife in public, you're gonna be shot by the police."

Clinton spewing rhetoric, arrogance and hypocrisy

Clinton spewing rhetoric, arrogance and hypocrisy



US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke today on the Obama administration's vision of American global leadership in the 21st century. She said that the US has the reach, resources and resolve to mobilize in order to solve global problems and that the world counts on the US to do so. Citing international sanctions on Iran and the US's reset with Russia she argues that the US model of global leadership is producing results. But is it also producing a renewal of American exceptionalism? RT contributor Webster Tarpley says the speech is a systematic attempt to deny reality, arguing that the US model has not been successful. He said the speech was unilateralism in disguise. "It's a rhetoric that obviously grates very much because of the arrogance, the complacency, the hypocrisy, the double standard," adds Tarpley.

The 3 Minute Download: Jeffrey M. Smith, Thom Hartmann and Nomi Prins

The 3 Minute Download: Jeffrey M. Smith, Thom Hartmann and Nomi Prins


Tonight on The 3 Minute Download, today is the anniversary of the government bailout of mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, the US government has invested trillions of dollars into the companies to keep them afloat. Plus, recent poll shows a significant decline in illegal immigration to the US. According to it the number of illegal immigrants crossing into the US fell by nearly 65 percent in recent years. And, genetically engineered seeds are not breaking news; however a biotech company called AquaBounty has been working on genetically engineered salmon.

The Resident: Fannie and Freddie bailout

The Resident: Fannie and Freddie bailout


Today The Resident asks what do you think about the government bailout of the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac almost 2 years after the government decided to offer them aid?

Frankenfish: Genetically engineered salmon

Frankenfish: Genetically engineered salmon



Genetically engineered seeds are not breaking news; however a biotech company called AquaBounty has been working on genetically engineered salmon. The fish will be a combination of Atlantic salmon and part Ocean Pout. Jeffrey M. Smith says that it is ridiculous to evaluate the safety of this food with no long term feeding studies six and refuses to consume this genetically engineered salmon, if approved.

Anniversary: Fannie and Freddie bailed out by taxpayers

Anniversary: Fannie and Freddie bailed out by taxpayers


On September 7, 2008, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were about to collapse. The federal government steeped in and made Fannie and Freddie Government Sponsored Enterprises, to be run by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Two years later, tens of thousands of people are still unable to get the help they need to restructure mortgages to make it so they can pay them, including a DC cab driver who's American dream has turned into a nightmare.

Immigration on decline, hysteria on the rise

Immigration on decline, hysteria on the rise


Recent poll shows a significant decline in illegal immigration to the US. According to it the number of illegal immigrants crossing into the US fell by nearly 65 percent in recent years. However, the US conservative right has been using the illegal immigration issue as a political tool to scare voters.

Freddie & Fannie bailed out

Freddie & Fannie bailed out


Today is the anniversary of the government bailout of mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, the US government has invested trillions of dollars into the companies to keep them afloat. Critics say that the problem isn't that the two companies were given the money but that there has been no restructuring. Nomi Prins says that what should have been done is restructure the company so that individuals could be helped and keep their house.

Unions: Dead or dying

Unions: Dead or dying


In the United States Labor Day has become synonymous with beaches and barbecues. Webster Tarpley says Labor Unions are in retreat ever since the days of former President Richard Nixon and the US is down to 9% of the workforce that is unionized. Labor Unions were instrumental in creating Labor Day but what role do they play in America's future?

The 3 Minute Download: James Early, Ron Gochez and Alan Maass

The 3 Minute Download: James Early, Ron Gochez and Alan Maass




Tonight on The 3 Minute Download, the United States is known as a melting pot of cultures but recent attacks on Hispanics has prompted fears of a new wave of racial hatred. This time, the tension is not between whites and blacks but within the African American and Latino communities. Plus, Labor Day is this Monday and it is met with barbecues, lounging around and waiting for the first day of school the next day. Labor unions were once a key reason Americans celebrate Labor Day but have they taken a backseat to something else?

Labor Day losing its meaning?

Labor Day losing its meaning?


It's day off of work for America, a time for family picnics, short vacations and parades. But where did the origins of Labor Day come from? And do Americans really honor the reasons why we celebrate this day?

Grab your machete, lets protest

Grab your machete, lets protest


Bay Area National Anarchists (BANA) have planned to protest the release of the film "Machete" at multiple locations. This protest is being coordinated with like-minded individuals and grassroots organizations nationwide. Andrew Yeoman, the organizer of the protest, says that any film targeting people based on their ethnic decent is wrong, immoral and should not be allowed.

Student debt bubble about to explode

Student debt bubble about to explode


RT's Anastasia Churkina reports on the record-high college loan debts that American graduates are faced with, exploring the real faces behind official statistics. What do you do if you owe over 100,000 dollars, but don't have a job?

Mexicans beaten over anti-immigrant tensions far from Mexican border

Mexicans beaten over anti-immigrant tensions far from Mexican border


Racial tensions have been seen in one form or another in the US for decades, maybe centuries. We've recently seen tensions make a splash on the public stage in Arizona, in the wake of the state passing the toughest immigration law in the country. But even in small hamlets, off the beaten path, far from the Mexican border, we see violence stemming from racial tensions. And just because they're out of the spotlight of the media, what does this mean about the state of America?

Blacks v Latinos: A racial rift?

Blacks v Latinos: A racial rift?


The United States is known as a melting pot of cultures but recent attacks on Hispanics has prompted fears of a new wave of racial hatred. This time, the tension is not between whites and blacks but within the minority community itself. So, what is the solution? Ron Gochez and James Early say that the two communities, African Americans and Latinos need to work together for a better future.

Labor unions, labor pains

Labor unions, labor pains


Labor Day is this Monday and it is met with barbecues, lounging around and waiting for the first day of school the next day. Labor unions were once a key reason Americans celebrate Labor Day but have they taken a backseat to something else? Alan Maass says that the labor unions of today have become increasingly out of touch with the people that they strive to represent.

Negation talks

Negation talks


As Israeli and Palestinian peace talks continue there has been much debate over why Hamas was excluded from the peace talks. With Hamas out of the picture will the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks get anywhere?

Is Israel-Palestinian peace attainable?

Is Israel-Palestinian peace attainable?


Peace negotiations have started in Washington DC between Israelis and Palestinians. President Barack Obama held a series of high-stakes meetings with Israeli and Arab leaders. As negotiations continue today, is there a chance the negotiations today could work?

Afghan war: Petraeus changing the rules?

Afghan war: Petraeus changing the rules?



United States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates is flying to Afghanistan to meet with Afghan President Hamid Karzai to discuss a NATO air strike that killed 10 civilians. Is General David Petraeus calling an audible and changing the rules of engagement to win the Afghan War? Jake Diliberto says that under General Petraeus we should see an increase in violence just like the increase of violence during the troop surge in Iraq.

Peace talks kick off amid skepticism

Peace talks kick off amid skepticism


highly anticipated Middle East peace talks kicked off in Washington DC welcoming leaders for the Palestinian Authority, Israel, Jordan and Egypt. The summit comes as questions loom over how Israel will move forward with settlement activity in the West Bank. Meanwhile, the issue of the besieged Gaza strip was not part of the agenda. Officials from Hamas were not invited to the peace talks because the US and Israel designate the democratically elected government of Gaza as a terrorist organization.

Petraeus: Neocons favorite general

Petraeus: Neocons favorite general


Ten Afghan civilians were killed Thursday in a NATO air strike on three vehicles carrying civilians, President Hamid Karzai said in a statement. Karzai strongly condemned the incident in his statement, confirming earlier reports of an air strike that killed election workers in Takhar province. Have the rules of engagement in Afghanistan changed because of General David Petraeus?

Failing economy, failing answers

Failing economy, failing answers


As the slumping economy continues to worsen, questions had to be asked and answered. The United States Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke was in the hot seat today over the financial crisis, he was asked questions of why the economy crashed in 2008. Nomi Prins says that Bernanke was treated lightly and it appears he has not learned from the collapse in 2008 as he continues to make banks larger.

Bigger not always better?

Bigger not always better?



Federal Reserve Chief Ben Bernanke addressed the problem of "too big to fail" financial institutions in front of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, a ten 10-member congressionally appointed panel that was established in 2009 to figure out what really caused the economic collapse. The final report is supposed to be released later this year; however, many question whether or not it will actually help to prevent a future financial crisis, or if it is all for political show.

Enemy in Mind: Jewish group gets gunned-up to face-off 'Muslim Threat'

Enemy in Mind: Jewish group gets gunned-up to face-off 'Muslim Threat'


Jewish group in the U.S. shares the view that Israelis are in danger wherever they are - and believes they should prepare themselves for the worst. Its members are involved in intensive training in military skills and survival methods. But as Lauren Lyster discovered, critics claim their enemy is mostly in the mind...

Exclusive Israel-Palestinian debate--Full

Exclusive Israel-Palestinian debate--Full


Check out the full version of the debate between Norman Finkelstein and Richard Hellman. President Barack Obama held a series of high-stakes meetings with Israeli and Arab leaders. As negotiations continue today, what can we expect in the future for Israel and Palestinians?

Obama: Sounding Bush-like?

Obama: Sounding Bush-like?


On Tuesday night US President Barack Obama delivered his second speech from the Oval office, where he officially said that combat missions in Iraq are finished. So what was left unsaid in President Obama's national address about Iraq war? David Swanson said President Obama sounded like he embraced all the lies about this war, including the falsehood about the surge which created "mythical success".

The 3 Minute Download: Yousef Munayyer, Daniel Pollak and Paul Craig Roberts

The 3 Minute Download: Yousef Munayyer, Daniel Pollak and Paul Craig Roberts


Tonight on The 3 Minute Download, the Middle East moved front and center for administration officials Wednesday as President Barack Obama held a series of high-stakes meetings with Israeli and Arab leaders. Plus, the United States has officially ended its combat operations in Iraq. President Obama gave his second Oval Office address Tuesday night to mark the withdrawal of US combat troops from Iraq, so what didn't the President bring up?

US double standard on religion

US double standard on religion


The yet to be built New York City mosque called the Cordoba House has been all over the news because several people think it would be wrong for it to be built so close to ground zero. However, the spot where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his infamous "I have a dream speech" could also be considered sacred. So, why was it alright for Glenn Beck and his supporters to hold their "Restoring Honor" rally at that sacred spot?

The Resident: Has the Iraq war ended?

The Resident: Has the Iraq war ended?


The Resident asks New Yorkers and visitors do you think that the Iraq war has ended? Do you think the US is responsible to rebuild Iraq?

One nation under God

One nation under God


Conservative television host Glenn Beck held a rally in Washington DC at the same location that Martin Luther King, Jr gave his famous 'I have a dream speech'. Many people are offended by his choice to speak at that location, is Glenn beck stomping on the civil rights legacy Dr. King left with his DC rally? Thom Hartmann says that though both are iconic, comparing Martin Luther King Jr.'s message of social justice to Glenn Becks isn't right because they are completely different.

Just move it?

Just move it?


Tired of hearing about Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally and how it may have violated the honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. when it was held on the same day -- albeit 47 years later -- and the same place as his "I Have a Dream Speech"? Then you're not in luck. We continue to discuss the matter by, this time, tying it to the fiery issue that is the infamous "New York City mosque".

'Iraq war based on lies and deception'

'Iraq war based on lies and deception'


The United States has officially ended its combat operations in Iraq. President Obama gave his second Oval Office address Tuesday night to mark the withdrawal of US combat troops from Iraq, so what didn't the President bring up? Former Reagan Administration official Paul Craig Roberts says that we didn't hear why we initially went to war with Iraq, although the world knows was based on lies and deception.

Israelis-Palestinians: No chance for peace?

Israelis-Palestinians: No chance for peace?


With the US war in Iraq drawing to a close, the Middle East moved front and center for administration officials Wednesday as President Barack Obama held a series of high-stakes meetings with Israeli and Arab leaders. Both Daniel Pollak from Zionist Organization of America and Yousef Munayyer from The Palestine Center agree that there will not be a peace deal in place after these negotiations.

Is Obama missing the point?

Is Obama missing the point?



US President Barack Obama will give the second Oval Office speech of his presidency tonight. This time he will announce the end of all combat missions in Iraq but what will President Obama say about the war that he didn't start? Why is he delivering this speech when there is still 50,000 troops still stationed in Iraq?

The face of military discontent

The face of military discontent


President Obama is giving his second Oval Office address Tuesday night, to mark the withdrawal of US combat troops from Iraq. Nathan Sassaman was stationed in Iraq and wrote the book "Warrior King: The triumph and betrayal of an American commander in Iraq". He has voiced his discontent with the war in Iraq in his book and openly in the press.

'US military is a created monster'

'US military is a created monster'



Today marks the end of US military combat missions in Iraq and President Barack Obama is set to discuss this in his speech tonight. Seven years after the United States invaded Iraq, has there been any change in the country? Karen Kwiatkowski, a retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and James Carafano of The Heritage Foundation join RT America's Jihan Hafiz to discuss the withdrawal.

'US military is a created monster'

'US military is a created monster'



Today marks the end of US military combat missions in Iraq and President Barack Obama is set to discuss this in his speech tonight. Seven years after the United States invaded Iraq, has there been any change in the country? Karen Kwiatkowski, a retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and James Carafano of The Heritage Foundation join RT America's Jihan Hafiz to discuss the withdrawal.

Wilkerson: 'Greatest regret is not resigning'

Wilkerson: 'Greatest regret is not resigning'


President Obama is giving his second Oval Office address Tuesday night, to mark the withdrawal of US combat troops from Iraq. Colin Powell delivered a speech seven years ago that declared Iraq had obtained chemical weapons, biological weapons and nuclear stockpiles. The speech convinced the US to declare war, of course later it was found that there were no weapons. Lawrence Wilkerson, the former Chief of Staff to Colin Powell, says that Colin Powell was reluctant to deliver the speech and former Vice President Dick Cheney convinced him to deliver the speech.

'US cannot control Iraq'

'US cannot control Iraq'



Today marks the end of US military combat missions in Iraq and President Barack Obama is set to discuss this in his speech tonight. Seven years after the United States invaded Iraq, has there been any change in the country? Mina Al-Oraibi from Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper and Adam Kokesh an Iraq veteran discuss the future of Iraq with RT America's Jihan Hafiz.

'Neocons controlling the show'

'Neocons controlling the show'


President Obama is giving his second Oval Office address Tuesday night, to mark the withdrawal of US combat troops from Iraq. After 9/11 the Bush administration had a clear agenda to go after Iraq, however did Iraq really pose a threat to the United States? Philip Giraldi says the neocons who helped drive the push to go to war with Iraq, might be back in office this fall.

Iraq: Over and out?

Iraq: Over and out?


The war in Iraq has drawn similarities to the war in Vietnam during the 1960's and 1970's. Even though President Barack Obama is going to announce the war is officially over tonight with a speech from the White House, will it end up like Vietnam? Brian Becker says that with 50,000 troops remaining in Iraq, the war is not over and will continue with what President Obama calls "non-combat troops".