Public Transportation: Who Needs It? (Part 1)

By admin · Thursday, April 1st, 2010 · 10 Comments »

This 1968 educational film starring actor Paul Lynde and LA newscaster Ralph Story was produced and distributed to libraries, schools and community groups by the Southern California Rapid Transit District (1964-1993) in advance of a 1968 ballot initiative.

Duration : 0:8:29

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Punk-rock meets politics: American system is powerless

By admin · Thursday, April 1st, 2010 · 25 Comments »

What happenned to America, the land of the free? Well some think it’s been bought by mega corporations. The frontman of the left-leaning band ‘Strike Anywhere’ believes the system is in total charge with even Presidents owned by corporate money before they ever step into the Oval office. Thomas Barnett shared his views with RT.

Duration : 0:12:8

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Tony Abbott wins Liberal Party leadership (Part 1/3)

By admin · Thursday, April 1st, 2010 · 25 Comments »

nonameisacathttp://gdata.youtube.com/feeds/api/users/nonameisacatNewsTony, Abbott, Australia, Canberra, Press, Conference, Press Conference, LDP, Liberal, Party, leadership, opposition, Politics, Australian Politics, Catholic, climate, change, emissions, traditing, shock, horror, doom, disaster, Malcolm, Turnbull, John Howard, climate change skeptic, conservative, Kevin, Rudd, Joe, Hockey, Julie, Bishop, gay churchy loser, ABCTony Abbott wins Liberal Party leadership (Part 1/3)

Duration : 0:9:0

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Toobin: Can We Please Cut The Suspended Campaign Crap?

By admin · Thursday, March 25th, 2010 · 25 Comments »

Jeffrey Toobin on CNN’s Situation Room, September 25, 2008

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FRONTLINE | “Obama’s Deal” | Trailer | PBS

By admin · Thursday, March 25th, 2010 · 10 Comments »

http://www.pbs.org/frontline/obamasdeal FRONTLINE takes viewers behind closed doors to witness the hand-to-hand combat between the White House, lobbyists and Congress over healthcare reform in “Obama’s Deal,” airing Tuesday, April 13 at 9PM on PBS (check local listings).

Healthcare reform was the first big policy deal taken on by the Obama administration. Many say the young president has bet the mid-term elections, possibly his presidency, on the outcome. In a new investigation FRONTLINE goes behind closed doors at the White House, in Congress and the boardrooms of the giant healthcare lobby to examine the political battles and costly compromises that defined Barack Obama’s endeavor. From early positive efforts, through the bitter battles with the Tea Party, the elation of apparent success at Christmas, to the crushing failure in the Massachusetts Senatorial election, FRONTLINE follows the story and reveals the first in-depth look at how the Obama administration operates. In “Obama’s Deal,” FRONTLINE veteran producer Michael Kirk (”Bush’s War,” “Dreams of Obama,” “Inside the Meltdown,” “The Warning”) provides a sobering exposé of the realities of american politics, the power of special interest groups, and the role of money in policy making.

Watch “Obama’s Deal” on air and online beginning Tuesday, April 13 on PBS (check local listings) and at http://www.pbs.org/frontline/obamasdeal

Duration : 0:0:31

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Charles Kesler on the Grand Liberal Project

By admin · Thursday, March 25th, 2010 · 4 Comments »

In a sweeping review of American political history, Kesler outlines the grand liberal project begun a century ago. It is a project, he asserts, that has expressed itself in three distinct waves: political liberalism, economic liberalism, and cultural liberalism. Kesler further maintains that Barack Obama seeks nothing less than to complete and perfect this project. Finally, he confronts the issues of how conservatism lost its way in the face of the liberal project and how it might regain its imitative.

Duration : 0:37:13

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US ends political campaign spending limits

By admin · Thursday, March 18th, 2010 · 25 Comments »

The US supreme court has issued a landmark ruling that will change the way US election campaigns are financed.

By a 5 to 4 vote, the court lifted long-standing limits on corporate spending in political campaigns, opening the door for private entities to flood the political marketplace with corporate money.

Al Jazeera’s John Terrett explains why it is likely to have an immediate effect on the upcoming Congressional elections in November.

Duration : 0:2:22

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Madeleine Albright – On Women in American Politics

By admin · Thursday, March 18th, 2010 · 25 Comments »

Complete video at: http://fora.tv/fora/showthread.php?t=1428

Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright discusses difficulties faced by women in positions of political power. This excerpt is taken from a roundtable discussion entitled “Women and american politics,” and was recorded at the 2007 Aspen Ideas Festival.
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Women and American Politics: A Roundtable with discussants: Rep. Jane Harman, John Dickerson, Sec. Margaret Spellings, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Sec. Madeleine Albright. and moderated by Andrea Mitchell.

In this, its third year, Aspen Ideas Festival once again gathers scientists, artists, politicians, historians, educators, activists, and other great thinkers around some of the most important and fascinating ideas of our time. As these thinkers present their provocative ideas, they engage a sophisticated and highly motivated audience.

Madeleine Korbel Albright (born May 15, 1937) served as the 64th United States Secretary of State. She currently serves as the Mortara Distinguished Professor of Diplomacy at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.

Madeleine Albright was nominated by President Bill Clinton on December 5, 1996, as Secretary of State. After being unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate, she was sworn in as the 64th Secretary of State on January 23, 1997. Albright was the first female Secretary of State.

Duration : 0:5:55

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Nick Clegg on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour

By admin · Thursday, March 18th, 2010 · 2 Comments »

Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg speaks to Jane Garvey as part of the Woman’s Hour Winning Women’s Votes initiative. Listen back to the full interview at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/01/2010_06_mon.shtml

Duration : 0:9:20

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How to Run for Office: Political Campaign Tips : How to Plan a Political Campaign

By admin · Thursday, March 11th, 2010 · 1 Comment »

Watch an introduction to creating a political campaign in this free political video for potential politicians from our government and public relations expert.

Expert: Jim Goettler
Bio: Jim Goettler has Extensive experience with organizations requiring a wide variety of management and interpersonal skills including special event coordination.
Filmmaker: Daron Stetner

Duration : 0:1:25

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