Senate stands behind Israel

Senate stands behind Israel



With much of the US Senate backing Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu, are lawmakers more concerned with problems in the Middle East than in the US? Counter Punch Editor Alexander Cockburn says that Congress is "Israeli occupied territory" despite the government's attempts to appear impartial.

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.

FDA in bed with corporate America

FDA in bed with corporate America


The Senate passed "farmaggedon", a bill today that is designed to empower the FDA in order to overhaul the country's food safety regulations. Many believe this will give the FDA and Monsanto, the largest producer of genetically altered seeds, a monopoly on the food industry. Shelly Roche from bytestyle.tv says the current food safety czar Michael Taylor who is a former Monsanto employee, amplifying the connection between corporations and the government.

FDA controls your food

FDA controls your food


The Senate had an unusual moment of aisle-crossing today when it passed a hotly debated measure designed to beef up the FDA's power to issue recalls and monitor safety conditions for food producers. George Hemminger from Survive and Thrive TV believes the bill passed because of big corporation funding and Congress who is only looking out for themselves.

Stimulus failed, austerity next for US?

Stimulus failed, austerity next for US?


As many Americans continue to struggle with the economy worsening, is the United States' economy headed towards austerity measures? President Obama told Americans that we need to make broad sacrifice in order to correct the long term fiscal course. Joe Weisenthal says the most likely scenario is some kind of long term sacrifice, such as reducing the cost of Social Security or Medicare.

Miller Sues Alaska; Extends Senate Contest

Miller Sues Alaska; Extends Senate Contest


Alaska's contested Senate election went to state court Monday when Rep. Joe Miller sued the state over the way write-in ballots for his GOP rival have been counted. (Nov. 23)

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

Midterm elections, the morning after

Midterm elections, the morning after


The day after the midterm elections, there seems to be an American hangover. Whether you were celebrating the Republicans winning the majority in the House or are trying to pick yourself up after the Democrats' defeat.

Hear what people on the streets of Washington had to say and what their opinions are on the outcome of the US midterm elections.







No, the funniest thing she mentions is the New World Order. If we assume that it is exactly as Alex jones says, then she just exposed them right there. I wonder if the Illuminati are pissed. Next, she will discuss a Bilderburg meeting?

I do love her "speaking comprehension" with that phrase. A run on sentence from hell.

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.

Congress: "The best government money can buy"

Congress: "The best government money can buy"

As midterm election campaigns heat up, it is important to not forget how influential lobbyists are when it comes to determening elections. The film "The Best Money can Buy" is the first-ever, behind-the-scenes examination of the lobbying system and its influence on our elected candidates. Francis Megahy the director of "The Best Money can Buy" says large corporations are funneling money through these lobbyists into Congress to gain influence over policy creation

Midterm elections: Campaigning for dummies

Midterm elections: Campaigning for dummies


As the midterm elections come closer, it seems Americans are knee deep in campaign commercials and other advertisements to persuade their vote. Many conservative candidates are rolling up their sleeves and dumbing down issues in order to appeal to their constituents and retake Congress. Will Republicans be able to take the majority in Washington again? Keith Koffler the editor of White House Dossier believes that initially conservatives wouldn't be able to change much but must look to 2012 to get a Republican President and majority in Congress.

Midterm elections: US political circus

Midterm elections: US political circus

With less than three weeks to go in a midterm election campaign that is on track to draw more political spending than ever before, attacks on both sides have reached a frenzied pace. It seems that the only way to get noticed on the campaign trail is to make the most provocative or outlandish statement. For example, the Illinois Governor who claims his opponent Bill Brady will mass euthanize puppies.