"US debt is largely fictitious"

"US debt is largely fictitious"

The United States is in serious debt but the latest numbers show the US national debt has surpassed $14 trillion. From June, 2010 until the end of the year the US racked up another trillion dollars worth of debt. Economist Michael Hudson says the important thing to realize is the government doesn't borrow money it creates it, the whole issue of whether the US has a debt problem is largely fictitious.

Is the US too Politically Correct?

Is the US too Politically Correct?

The United States is known as a nation of tolerance but is political correctness pushing the mute button on free speech? Comedian Dean Obeidallah says in America if you make a racist statement against blacks or an Anti-Semitic remark against Jews, you will probably lose your job. If you make an Anti-Muslim or Anti-Arab statement you're rewarded, there is definitely a double standard.

Will GOP make Obama's life hell?

Will GOP make Obama's life hell?

The Republican Party has taken the majority in the House of Representatives in the 112th Congress and Representative John Boehner has taken over as Speaker of the House. With the new representatives will anything change? Former RNC Communications Director Liz Mair says a lot of people are anticipating grid lock but if you look at the lame duck session, there were a lot of issues the Obama Administration and Republicans came together on.

US military creating Manchurian candidates

US military creating Manchurian candidates


During the 1950's the CIA and military conducted experiments on US soldiers in order to control their behavior and create Manchurian candidates. A group of the veterans are suing the CIA and the military over allegedly implanting remote control devices in their brains. The lawyer for the victims, Gordon P. Erspamer, says the CIA and military has barely cooperated with the case and they claim executive priviledge and top secret classification in order to avoid discovery

Congress leaves unemployed Americans in the cold

Congress leaves unemployed Americans in the cold

Hundreds of thousands of Americans will see their federal unemployment benefits expire this week, and millions more by the end of the year, just in time for the holiday season. Economist Max Fraad Wolff says there is a lot of room to cut the deficit instead of these benefits, starting with military which spends more than half the world's defense budget

US Congress refuses to extend unemployment benefits

US Congress refuses to extend unemployment benefits


Extended unemployment benefits for nearly 2 million Americans begin to run out Wednesday, cutting off a steady stream of income and guaranteeing a dismal holiday season for people already struggling with bills they cannot pay. Daniel Vision from the National Inflation Association says the United States economy will never recover as long as the government continues to distort the economy with economic programs like cash for clunkers.

CIA Manchurian candidates

CIA Manchurian candidates


A group of military veterans in California are suing the CIA over allegedly implanting remote control devices in their brains. They allege the spy agency was on a quest to turn humans into robot-like assassins via electrodes planted in their brains

Sarah Palin: TV star or President?

Sarah Palin: TV star or President?


As speculation over a potential presidential run by Sarah Palin grows more intense, the former vice presidential nominee of the Republican Party has released a new book, America by Heart. As speculation continues to mount over her decision for 2012, would it be smart for the GOP to nominate her? Yesbuthowever.com publisher John Romano believes the Republicans need a candidate like Sarah Palin because of how modern she is and capitalize on her star power

Sarah Palin's White House?

Sarah Palin's White House?



In her new book, Sarah Palin offers an unapologetic vision of conservative politics that strongly suggests a forthcoming presidential run. Could reality television be a legitimate steppingstone to White House? What does that say about the US? Radio host Tony Katz and Talking Points Associate Editor Megan Carpentier engage in a discussion where both agree "Momma Grizzly" will run for President in 2012 and if you read between the lines of her new book it is obvious.

Feeling lonely? TSA will pat you down

Feeling lonely? TSA will pat you down


any publicity is good publicity, then the TSA, airports across the nation, and body scanner manufacturers must be flying high. Today, one of the busiest travel days of the year, all eyes are on travelers to see whether or not they will cause delays by participating in the protest against the TSA. It is dubbed the "National Opt Out Day," and it has created a media firestorm. But is all the hysteria really justified? Or is the press more outraged than the actual passengers?

Police brutality in RT correspondent's arrest

Police brutality in RT correspondent's arrest

There are new developments coming out of the arrest of RT Correspondent Kaelyn Forde and Photojournalist Jon Conway this past weekend in Fort Benning, GA. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe wrote a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton condemning the incident. Activist Tammi Ramirez was arrested along with Forde and Conway, she says police wouldn't even allow her to use her inhaler while she had an asthma attack on the bus to jail and inside jail.

Are Americans prepared for a nuclear strike?

Are Americans prepared for a nuclear strike?


At the height of the Cold War, Americans were worried that at any moment the country could become engaged in a nuclear war with the Soviet Union. The federal government built thousands of fallout shelters across the country and bombarded the airwaves with public service announcements about what to do in the event of an attack. Today, only remnants of this era still exist. But has the threat of a nuclear strike really disappeared? And are Americans prepared if it were to happen?

Naked truth behind naked body scanners

Naked truth behind naked body scanners

John Tyner, a California man, became a national sensation when he recorded his encounter during an airport security pat down. After the exchange was recorded on his cell phone, Tyner uploaded the video and shortly after - it went viral. The mainstream media had a field day, reporting the pros and cons of body scanning machines and patdowns in the name of security. But one question they failed to ask is: who is behind the push for the body scanners? Turns out, former secretary for the Department of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, now runs a security and risk management firm and one of his clients is Rapiscan, one of the biggest manufacturers of body scanning machines in the country. While the mainstream media continues to interview Chertoff about the value of body scanning machines, they fail to point out that he can benefit from the implementation of the machines

Aliens shot down California missile

Aliens shot down California missile


The mystery missile that was fired off the coast of California has been solved according to Colleen Thomas, a Pleidian contact. She says the US government was firing an ICBM at Iran and was intercepted by the Pleidians. Soon after President Obama ordered another missile fired at the Pleidians in order to continue Bilderberg and the Illuminati's rule

China's economy will overtake US in two years

China's economy will overtake US in two years


Just ahead of the G20 summit, there is a new report which came out recently stating the United States' economy will be overtaken by China in the next two years. Should the American people be worried about their livelihoods? Economist Max Fraad Wolff says Americans should take a look at their clothes and see where they are made from, that should give people an idea of what is happening

Who doesn't love Bush? George W. that is

Who doesn't love Bush? George W. that is


George Bush is out hawking a new book, and suddenly the former president is popping up all over the place, from broadcast news interviews to Oprah's couch. Two years later, it seems worth comparing the former occupant of the Oval Office to the current one. The Resident asks how people will remember Bush, followed by an exclusive interview with filmmaker and blogger Danny Schechter

US Congress can't help economy

US Congress can't help economy

As the US economy continues to plunge it seems that politicians are continuing to place the blame on the Chinese. Will the newly elected Congress be able to do anything to help job growth in the US? Author Nomi Prins believes that it doesn't matter who is elected to Congress, they aren't going to fix anything because they will just follow the lobbyists to the bank

UK students protest, US students apathetic

UK students protest, US students apathetic


Demonstrations in London descended into violent chaos today after 50,000 students took to the streets to protest higher university fees introduced as part of Britain's new austerity measures. Meanwhile, US students are paying much higher tuition costs, so why are students in America not taking to the streets to protest like their English counterparts? Student Activist Eugene Puryear believes the challenge for young Americans to reach the level of European protests.

President Obama sells America to Indians

President Obama sells America to Indians


As President Obama embarks on his 10 day trip to Asia - his longest trip outside the US since he took office, he focused on job creation and an economic partnership that he believes will help America. Obama announced a $10 billion deal that will reportedly bring around 50,000 jobs to the United States. President Obama talked about India's strategic importance in the ongoing war on terror

Adderall nation

Adderall nation


American television channels are obsessed with shows about drug addicts and interventions. Even advertising in the US focuses on how there's a prescription pill for almost any problem you could think of. Some wonder if the culture is creating an environment that makes it acceptable to be hooked on pills. Studies show that 10 to 15% of American college kids are taking a pill called adderall to help them study. Even some students are starting to wonder if they're capable of being productive without the help of medication