The 3 Minute Download: Alex Jones, Francis Megahy and Cliff Schechter

The 3 Minute Download: Alex Jones, Francis Megahy and Cliff Schechter


Tonight on The 3 Minute Download, election campaigns during this year's midterms have been less about the quality of the campaign message and more about relating to constituents. Are the candidates being up-front and honest with voters? Protesters in France and other European countries are taking to the streets to demand change, however in the US there has not been a mass protests by its citizens. Even though most people in the United States believe that the government has too much control, according to a Gallup poll its as much as 59% of Americans who are dissatisfied with their government

The Tea Party is dishonest?

The Tea Party is dishonest?


Election campaigns during this years midterms has been less about the quality of the campaign message and more about relating to constituents. Are the candidates being up-front and honest with voters? According to author Cliff Schechter, the Tea Party candidates are not being honest with voters because they claim to hate big government but when it comes time for them to take money from the government, they are the first in line.

US bullies Cuba

US bullies Cuba

Fifty years ago this week the US imposed its first sanctions on Cuba after Fidel Castro's revolutionary communist government nationalized lands and businesses belonging to US and Cuban elites. Over the past half-century these sanctions have evolved into a virtual blockade of the island in trade, travel and diplomacy. On this anniversary, RT looks at who the blockade has really hurt--and whether US sanctions around the world make civilians suffer for the sins of their leaders

US candidate brain drain

US candidate brain drain
The 2010 Campaign Season may bring more than just candidates. It can teach important lessons for those trying to get a job in this tough economy.