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Jon Stewart on Bush making a case for Iraq War vs Economic Bailout

sketkar — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:54:32 +0000

Hello,

This is a clip titled “Clusterf#@k to the Poor House – Dive of Death” from the September 25th, 2008 episode of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Jon makes a humorous yet startling comparison between 2003 Bush making a case for the Iraq War vs 2008 Bush making a case for the Economic Bailout.

Check it out…

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Bailout bill fails to pass HR, stock market plunges

sketkar — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:33:27 +0000

The House of Representatives vote down the proposed $700 Billion bailout package/bill this afternoon. The Dow closed over 700 points down after the vote was announced. President Bush plans a making a “head on” response to this situation.

Here is how the HR voted. Roll call 674 (H.R 3997) (205-228, voted down)

Here is a draft of the actual proposed bill … Bailout Bill 674 (H.R 3997)

House Minority Leader John Boehner says the chamber will not vote again today

[Additions below]

Republicans are quick to point the speech made by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi(D, CA) just before the vote.

Watch the Pelosi Speech. Speech Transcripts.

Vote responses: Dem Ldrs, GOP Ldrs.

President Bush on proposed Bill

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A View From the Fence Show 9: Hurricane Ike, Economy and bailouts

sketkar — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:31:36 +0000

Hello all,

Here is show 9

Show notes:

Intro by SKetkar
Discussion one, Hurricane Ike – issues related to pre and post hurricane regarding the authority given the governing bodies (local, state and federal). Responsibilities of citizen in time of crisis and/or disasters.
Discussion two, Economy – specifically, what’s going on, on Wall St. and how it affects individuals. Bailout of AIG, and proposed bailout package. Are we headed for a corporate-socialist (Corporate Welfare) state? Or are headed toward something even worse? Fascism?
End of show stuff

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A View From the Fence Show 7: 2008 Presidential Conventions, Campaigns and Election

sketkar — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:16:19 +0000

Hello all,

Here is show 7 all about the Presidential Election for 2008.

Show Notes

Intro by sketkar
Entire show is open forum discussion on 2008 presidential election, democratic and republican conventions
Include discussion on roll of media, internet, responsibilities and new exposure
Campaign issues and candidate stands: Economy, Foreign Policy and Energy Policy

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A View From the Fence Show 6: Death Penalty Case, PACs, Olympics and more!

sketkar — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:30:41 +0000

Hello,

Sorry about the delay regarding show 6. We had some issues but here it is, with show 7 to follow later this week! Oh and Ragman is back! We think he ran out of money …

Show notes:

Intro by Lambo
Discussion topic: Death Penalty case regarding Jose Medellin, a Mexican national, who brutally raped and murder two teenage girls. This case has local, national and international intrigue. Additional information, Houston Chronicle, In Cold Blog, Wikio Discussion
Ragman takes on Mathew and Corporate Lobbying and Political Action Committees (PAC). We all weigh in.
Open Forum: Olympics – Faster, Higher, Stronger. Ability of nations to come together and set aside differences. At the same time, there are things going on in the world that are in stark difference, Russia invades Georgia.
Lambo’s crap

Enjoy!

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