Tag Archives: 2012 Elections

David McReynolds : In Defense of Independent Politics / 1

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

Dynamic duo: Does the answer lie elsewhere? Image from Gulf Business.EdgeLeft:In defense of independent politics / 1 What is certain is that neither candidate is willing to make a real break with the military/industrial complex which dominates this country. By … Continue reading →

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Jonah Raskin : ‘Uncle Tom’ Vs. Simon Legree, 2012

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

Uncle Tom and Simon Legree. Image from Uncle Tom’s Cabin Reconsidered.Election 2012:‘Uncle Tom’ Obama Vs. ‘Simon Legree’ Romney Ironically, on the eve of the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, modern-day Americans are once again in need of emancipation and without … Continue reading →

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Gerry Bello, Bob Fitrakis, and Harvey Wasserman : Do the Romneys Own Your E-Vote?

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

Photo by Brian Snyder / Reuters / Salon.Does the Romney familynow own your e-vote? A candidate for the presidency of the United States — and his brother, wife, and son — have a straight-line financial interest in the voting machines … Continue reading →

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Bob Fitrakis and Harvey Wasserman : Will E-Voting Machines in Ohio Give Romney the Election?

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

Political cartoon by Dan Wasserman / Boston GlobeWill Ohio’s H.I.G.-owned e-voting machinesgive Romney the White House? The widespread use of electronic voting machines from ES&S, and of Diebold software maintained by Triad, allowed Blackwell to electronically flip a 4% Kerry … Continue reading →

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Jack A. Smith : Obama and Romney Differ Little on Foreign Policy

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

Obama and Romney: Birds of a feather? Caricature by DonkeyHotey.Birds of a feather? Obama and Romney havesimilar views on foreign policy The back and forth between the candidates on international issues is largely about appearance, not substance. By Jack A. … Continue reading →

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Robert Parry : Mitt Romney’s Lies and Distortions

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

That trademark Romney smirk. Image from policymic.Mitt Romney lies to the world Mitt Romney gave a rousing speech about how his foreign policy would be much more muscular than President Obama’s. But Romney displayed again his proclivity to lie on … Continue reading →

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Roger Baker : ‘Class’ Used to Be a Dirty Word

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

Class Warfare. Political cartoon by Steve Segelin / Charleston City Paper.‘Class’ used to be a dirty word:Elections point to new paradigm The 2012 presidential race is shaping up as a new kind of political fight being fairly openly fought around … Continue reading →

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Carl Davidson : ‘Lazy’ People and Voting Rights

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

Political cartoon by Adam Zyglis / The Buffalo News / The Cagle Post.‘Lazy’ people, voting rights, andRepublicans caught with their pants down As the saying goes, most people work for their money, but a few people are able to let … Continue reading →

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Bob Fitrakis and Harvey Wasserman : Could Nine GOP Governors Flip the Vote?

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

Boss Tweed: “As long as I count the votes, what are you going to do about it?” Cartoon by Thomas Nast /Harper’s Weekly, October 7, 1871. Image from Scoop Independent News.Will nine GOP governors electronicallyflip Romney into the White House? … Continue reading →

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Jim Simons : Ralph Nader Was Right

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

Graphic from AboveTopSecret.comRalph Nader was right:No more voting for the ‘lesser evil’ When will we stop doing the same thing every four years and marveling that the results are not different? By Jim Simons | The Rag Blog | September … Continue reading →

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Tom Hayden : Building Populist Communities

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

Tom Hayden speaks with members of the Austin activist community, Friday, August 24, 2012, at a South Austin Mexican restaurant. The next day he spoke before a larger group at the 5604 Manor Community Center. Photo by Carlos Lowry / … Continue reading →

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RAG RADIO / Thorne Dreyer : Political Analysts Glenn W. Smith & Peck Young on the 2012 Elections

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

Glenn W. Smith, left, and Peck Young in the KOOP studios in Austin, Friday, September 7, 2012. Photo by Tracey Schulz / Rag Radio.Rag Radio interview:Glenn W. Smith and Peck Youngdiscuss the 2012 presidential elections By Rag Radio | The … Continue reading →

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