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The Antidote to Ayn Rand
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t r u t h o u t | 11.04
The Antidote to Ayn Rand
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/12429-the-antidote-to-ayn-rand
Jeffrey Mikkelson, Truthout: As tempting as it is to dismiss Rand's novels as self-indulgent adolescent fantasy (and many have), it would be a mistake not to take her ideas seriously. They inspired the modern libertarian movement and helped shape American economic policy for the past 30 years.
Will the Real Destro Please Stand Up? How Hollywood Helps to Obscure the Ugly Truth about American Militarism
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/12392-will-the-real-destro-please-stand-up-how-hollywood-helps-to-obscure-the-ugly-truth-about-american-militarism
Jeff Nall, Truthout: While Hollywood invariably depicts the US and its military as the good guys (or loses access to Pentagon cooperation), the US arms nations with highly questionable commitments to democracy and human rights, like Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
California's Prop 35: Targeting the Wrong People for the Wrong Reasons
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12517-californias-prop-35-targeting-the-wrong-people-for-the-wrong-reasons
Melissa Gira Grant, RH Reality Check: California voters hold the power this Election Day to decide if many thousands of people convicted of prostitution-related offenses in their state must now register as sex offenders.
The Dogs of War Are Barking
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12518-the-dogs-of-war-are-barking
Jeremiah Goulka, TomDispatch: Obama has essentially loaded the gun and cocked it at Iran. But he has kept his finger off the trigger. Romney's guys want to shoot.
Some Newark Teachers, Inspired by Chicago, Seek to Thwart Concessionary Contract
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12519-some-newark-teachers-inspired-by-chicago-seek-to-thwart-concessionary-contract
Josh Eidelson, In These Times: Six days after the city's schools superintendent and teachers' union president announced a tentative contract agreement, a group of union members gathered to discuss how to derail the deal.
Bank of England's Director of Financial Stability Deems Occupy a Success
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12522-bank-of-englands-director-of-financial-stability-deems-occupy-a-success
Yves Smith, Naked Capitalism: Occupy Wall Street has established a brand that regulators will listen to, and I hope it continues it its efforts to make use of its bully pulpit.
San Francisco: Zero Waste by 2020
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12520-san-francisco-zero-waste-by-2020
Virali Golkadas and Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives, Other Worlds: San Francisco has established itself as a global leader in waste management by diverting 77% of its waste away from landfills and incinerators.
The Great Betrayal - and the Cynicism of Calling it a Grand Bargain
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12524-the-great-betrayal-and-the-cynicism-of-calling-it-a-grand-bargain
William K. Black, New Economic Perspectives: Do not concede the phrase "grand bargain" to the proponents of the betrayal. We should heed Camus' warning that it is essential to call a plague by its real name if one is to resist it - and it is essential to resist the pestilence.
What Climate-Driven Hurricane Sandy Teaches About Cooperation
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12521-what-climate-driven-hurricane-sandy-teaches-about-cooperation
Sarah van Gelder, YES! Magazine: It's 3 a.m. and the wind's howling. Do you know your neighbors?
Power Politics: Japan's Resilient Nuclear Village
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12523-power-politics-japans-resilient-nuclear-village
Jeff Kingston, Japan Focus: It may take another nuclear tragedy to derail the nuclear village's triumphal return. Regrettably, the government and utilities continue to downplay risk, leaving Japan vulnerable to such a scenario.
This week on Speakout:
http://truth-out.org/speakout
PR Watch discovered that the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has funneled more than an estimated $4 million in gifts to state legislators; The Other 98% launched "Operation Caymans" to find out more about politicians and offshore tax havens; Green Party supporter Bart Gruzalski tells the nation to stop targeting candidate Jill Stein; political rapper Jasiri X reminds the middle class "Don't Forget About the Hood;" and more.
TRUTHOUT'S BUZZFLASH DAILY HEADLINES
The BuzzFlash commentary for Truthout will return Monday, November 5.
Last-Minute Ohio Directive Could Trash Legal Votes And Impact The Election
Read the Article at The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/politics-national/provisional-ballot-directive-spurs-court-action-in-ohio-660591/
Nate Silver Ups the Probability for an Obama Victory With More Than 300 Electoral Votes
Read the Article at The New York Times
http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/author/nate-silver/
Republican Arrested for Allegedly Trying to Vote Twice in Nevada
Read the Article at Brad Blog
http://bradblog.com/?p=9689
What a Second Term Obama Can and Can't Accomplish
Read the Article at Salon
http://www.salon.com/2012/11/04/what_a_second_term_obama_can_and_cant_accomplish/?source=newsletter
Obama's Plans for Middle Class Security Omit Unions
Read the Article at The Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/04/obama-unions-middle-class-security_n_2072840.html
Mitt Romney's Campaign is Finally Admitting to Itself That the Election has Slipped Away
Read the Article at Telegraph UK
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/danhodges/100187732/mitt-romneys-campaign-is-finally-admitting-to-itself-that-the-election-has-slipped-away/
Chris Rock's Message for White Voters
Watch the Video at The Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/03/chris-rocks-message-for-white-voters-kimmel-brooklyn-video_n_2068896.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular
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<p style="margin: 0;padding: 0;font-size: 100%;color: #444 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;line-height: 1.1"><strong>Jeffrey Mikkelson, Truthout:</strong> As tempting as it is to dismiss Rand's novels as self-indulgent adolescent fantasy (and many have), it would be a mistake not to take her ideas seriously. They inspired the modern libertarian movement and helped shape American economic policy for the past 30 years.</p>
<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000" href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=t6js5j4m4FrPT0VNU%2FG5mf1eBRbjmQdN"><strong>Read the Article</strong></a> </p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.2em;font-size: 110%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000" href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=Nh42giPASTQHPLsiy9V7o%2F1eBRbjmQdN"><strong>Will the Real Destro Please Stand Up? How Hollywood Helps to Obscure the Ugly Truth about American Militarism</strong></a></p>
<p style="margin: 0;padding: 0;font-size: 100%;color: #444 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;line-height: 1.1"><strong>Jeff Nall, Truthout:</strong> While Hollywood invariably depicts the US and its military as the good guys (or loses access to Pentagon cooperation), the US arms nations with highly questionable commitments to democracy and human rights, like Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.</p>
<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000" href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=SueUV8GZCAD82OAgY1ZQCv1eBRbjmQdN"><strong>Read the Article</strong></a> </p>
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<p style="margin: 0;padding: 0;font-size: 100%;color: #444 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;line-height: 1.1"><strong>William K. Black, New Economic Perspectives:</strong> Do not concede the phrase "grand bargain" to the proponents of the betrayal. We should heed Camus' warning that it is essential to call a plague by its real name if one is to resist it - and it is essential to resist the pestilence.</p>
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