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https://www.c-span.org/video/?526026-3/washington-journal-max-richtman-mark-warshawsky-discuss-federal-budget-social-security    —
FEBRUARY 22, 2023  | PART OF WASHINGTON JOURNAL 02/22/2023

Washington Journal

Max Richtman and and Mark Warshawsky on the Federal Budget and Social Security

Max Richtman and Mark Warshawsky talked about the federal budget and Social Security.

–end of c-span info–

C-Span–8:00AM–guests–paraphrase–Discuss whether Social Security is an Earned Benefit or an entitlement.  A rose by any other name, one supposes…..

(One who toward the end of a 45-year career in financial services, began to suspect industry-educational courses were less about finance than about indoctrination into capitalism.  In courses spanning over 40 years, the industry-origin courses systematically named Social Security as “Earned Benefits”, to be so described to customers.  In 2023 we hear oligarchical sycophants re-labeling “Earned Benefits” as entitlements.  If this isn’t a consummate bait-and-switch, one doesn’t know what is.)

Was industry education aside from governmental input, or was the bait-and-switch private/public collaboration?  Is this a reason to be leery of public/private partnerships, if one is a member of the general public?  Why aren’t so-called Representatives of The People alert to such baits-and-switches?

https://www.c-span.org/video/?526026-5/washington-journal-daryl-kimball-discusses-russia-suspending-participation-start-treaty   —
FEBRUARY 22, 2023  | PART OF WASHINGTON JOURNAL 02/22/2023

Washington Journal

Daryl Kimball on Russia Suspending Participation in New START Treaty

Daryl Kimball talked about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement that Russia was “suspending” its participation in the New START nuclear nonproliferation agreement with the U.S.–end of c-span info–

C-S-span–caller–paraphrase–Spoke of media misinformation to the US public.

C-Span host McArdle rephrased this question as–paraphrase– “So how do we know that Russia is telling the truth”?  (Having personally worked with a McArdle back in the day, one interjects that they seem to be excellent salesmen).

C-Span–guest–(paraphrase)–“Great question, McArdle”.  

We do indeed need to keep an eye on Russian disinformation. (sarcasm)…..

Are we (the world public) being slow-walked into WWIII by oligarchs?  Should we be more aware of misinformation, or simply let it slide in the spirit of patriotism?  What should be the allegiance of the public to world oligarchs?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y76oAzTmboc    —

THIS GOES DEEPER THAN YOU KNOW | Whitney Webb Exposes Untold Secrets

–end of russellbrand info–

Are all of these examples indicative of the justification for playing footsie with WWIII?  Some oligarchs may believe so.

First we’ll need to bring back journalism as important to democracy.  We have neither in the USA, but are poised to go to WWIII to ensure these values in Ukraine.

From MRonline  —  https://mronline.org/2023/02/21/sanders-proposes-new-deal-for-journalism-to-ensure-media-serves-public-interest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sanders-proposes-new-deal-for-journalism-to-ensure-media-serves-public-interest               –Appearing on “Face the Nation” on CBS Sunday, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders discussed a number of issues he covers in his upcoming book, It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism, including his proposal to ensure the news media acts in the interest of the general public and not wealthy corporations and powerful interest groups.

–end of MRonline info–

From popularresistance —  https://mailchi.mp/popularresistance/popular-resistance-daily-digest-cdkrxv41k8?e=1b0a9c0541                 —

Report On The Rage Against The War Machine Rally

German Lawmaker Calls For Nord Stream Probe

West Tells Global South ‘You Can’t Be Neutral’ In Ukraine War

Black History – Native History: Shared Connections

We Lost Malcolm X, But We Can’t Lose The Dream Of International Revolution

Tired Of Being Told To ‘Adapt,’ An Indigenous Community Wrote Its Own Climate Action Plan

Low Prices, Modern Railroading And The Toxic Ohio Derailment

–end of popularresistance info–

Explain again the reason the USA is playing footsie with WWIII in Ukraine to “stop Russia”, considering history.—–

From lakotalaw–           As I recently wrote to you, the Lakota Law team has been helping organize and create media for this upcoming weekend’s 50th anniversary of our standoff with the U.S. government at Wounded Knee. For a brief introduction to what went down in 1973, I encourage you to watch this video from PBS, which includes direct testimony from me, my cousin Russell Means, and other key American Indian Movement (AIM) leaders.

And to dig a little deeper, read on. Today, I share with you the story of my experience on the ground during that monumental moment. I’ll talk about the way things unfolded and how those weeks under siege were the first domino in a series of events that catapulted our movement into the international spotlight — and also eventually led to the formation of the Lakota People’s Law Project.

By the time the standoff began that February, I was already a seasoned activist. I’d met with the local AIM chapter in the Twin Cities in the 1960s, and I’d joined relatives in California to occupy Alcatraz. When the call went out from the people of Pine Ridge to help lead discussions to confront issues in their communities, I didn’t hesitate. Little did I know that a planned series of strategy meetings would turn into an epic, months-long siege that would threaten our lives and gain international media attention.

On the evening of Feb. 27, after we finished talking with folks in a village called Calico, our caravan headed toward Porcupine. We were several miles north of Wounded Knee when the word went out that the feds were upon us. Armored personnel carriers had been spotted, and the Army, FBI, and other law enforcement agencies were converging on the Pine Ridge Reservation. We realized we had to get the caravan and our people to safety. And when we got to the village of Wounded Knee, the first firefight started.

Many people, including everyone in our car, got arrested that night, and for the first four or five nights of the occupation, I was in jail. Once released, I did what everyone else was doing: I loaded up on supplies and headed back to Wounded Knee. And there I remained until the siege ended more than two months later.

On the ground, it was minute to minute, day to day. It was a full military action, and we never knew what would happen. Firefights occurred almost every night, with flares and tracers raining down to light up the area. My job — I was one of four women doing this — was as a medic. We each had different bunkers to cover in case someone got shot. I was assigned four bunkers on the south side. Every night, it was nonstop activity. People would sneak in and out, hiding in the grass, bringing food and other supplies. Many were arrested. In that situation, you’re just trying to make sure everyone’s alive and healthy. If you couldn’t find someone, you wondered if they’d been killed or taken to jail.  

During this time, I met Danny Sheehan, who would go on to lead several seminal legal justice fights and become our Lakota Law president and chief counsel. During the standoff, Danny was staying with my brother-in-law, Herman Thunder Hawk, in the house where we monitored government communications via CB radio. He was among many legal volunteers who showed up when it mattered most, and he stayed busy prepping criminal defenses for our people. It’s notable that no one was ever convicted after the standoff. All charges were eventually dismissed because of prosecutorial misconduct. The FBI had illegally wiretapped attorneys. 

Those weeks under siege were hard, but they were worth it. We took a stand that mattered, and we held the world’s attention on nightly newscasts. We inspired later landback and occupy movements, and we formed connections that last until the present day. 32 years later, in 2005 — when South Dakota’s Department of Social Services wouldn’t stop taking our children — Russell urged me to talk with Danny again, leading to the founding of Lakota Law. We’ve been in this fight together, off and on, for half a century. And you, too, are part of this movement! I invite you to commemorate the Wounded Knee 50th anniversary in Rapid City with us this weekend. Please keep an eye on our social channels for livestreams and other updates.

Wopila tanka — My deep appreciation for your solidarity!
Madonna Thunder Hawk
Cheyenne River Organizer

The Lakota People’s Law Project–end of lakotalaw info–

Simplistic exceptionalism may be a reason some Americans ignore the ubiquitous complexity of others, especially when they are labeled as “our enemies”.  This seems like an insult to humanity.   This mindset may, however, result from oligarchical propaganda that requires a compliant public.  —
https://www.rt.com/russia/571866-exile-writer-politician-revolutionary/?utm_source=browser&utm_medium=push_notifications&utm_campaign=push_notifications  —

The couple lived on the verge of poverty – Limonov’s work didn’t fare better in the US than in the USSR. Meanwhile, his irritation and frustration grew. Unlike most Soviet emigrants, who fell in love with Western capitalism, Limonov wrote impassioned opinion pieces in America’s Russian-language publications and lashed out at consumer society. As a result of his fervent criticism of capitalism and nostalgia for the Soviet past, Limonov was ‘canceled’ in the emigrant press and deprived of his last source of income.

–end of rt info–

Where are the Americans going and why?

https://rumble.com/v2a721m-3.4-million-americans-become-refugees.html?utm_source=Lee+Camp+Shows%2FUpdates&utm_campaign=9754b4128c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_02_06_06_31_COPY_145&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_258bd142c2-9754b4128c-322594341&mc_cid=9754b4128c&mc_eid=4e98d8ae27   —

3.4 Million Americans Become Refugees!

–end of leecamp info–

****As one who would be perfectly contented to retain the Senate if they adhered to Oaths of Office more than to Citizens United campaign donations, one is interested in a topic raised as to the reason we maintain the US Senate—-

 This is a reminder of how much we don’t know.  This brings one around to Howie Hawkins, who continues to impress with original thought.  We also could acknowledge Hawkins often speaks to censored information.
One such topic about which one would never have even considered, is whether the USA needs The Senate.  Apparently The Senate is little other than expensive window dressing, promoting hierarchical interests, and too often placed in positions of power by big-money via Citizens United.  But the public gets to fund this curiosity of pompous supremacy.  Who knew?
The Democratic Branch of the Republican/Democratic Duopoly are especially functional in voter suppression—–https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNbdkuU1edw          —#GreenSocialist Notes #76
Howie Hawkins brings up the concept of whether the USA needs the Senate.  Apparently according to some people, the Senate isn’t necessary.  This brings up the blockage from the Senate of many bills that would benefit We The People.  Combined with Citizens United that promotes big-money interest choice of Senators, in which laws are passed that benefit big-money interest rather than We The People, and that We The People support economically, the members of the Senate, this seems a good topic for discussion.
The US Constitution doesn’t seem to sanction elections run by political Parties, and to permit control of political debates by political Parties seems equally corrupt.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ7kn2-GEmM       —

Ross Perot in 1992 on NAFTA and the “Giant Sucking Sound”

Centralization is the lifeblood of the R&D duopoly.  It’s the way to enforce capitalism onto workers in 2022.———————–We can do better———-

That “we are a 2-Party system” is a fabrication of the Republican/Democratic duopoly and spread by MSM.  In FACT the majority of voters aren’t either registered Democratic or Republican.  The censorship about this info must be envied by bureaucrats of the Former USSR and their simplistic style of 1-Party elections.  

Regardless of which character sits in the Oval Office, We The People have work to do to maintain principles of our democratic (small d) Constitutional republic.  Several items to challenge—*We need the integrity of ranked-choice voting so voters won’t feel compelled to “hold your nose and vote”*Censored debates must be stopped.  The Democratic/Republican duopoly pretends to legitimate debates in what is nothing other than another campaign show.  Independent debates run by uninterested sponsors such as The League of Women Voters, must be restored.  (Access www.debates.org to understand the extent of duopoly control).  The so-called Debate Commission is a corporation to promote the Democratic corporation and Republican corporation, not to inform We The People*Challenge and stop gerrymandering that is a trick especially of the Republican branch of the duopoly.*Stop voter suppression by political Parties, and especially confront and stop Party suppression, which is the over-arching approach to voter suppression.  Party suppression seems to have been the responsibility of the Democratic corporation*Promote by law ranked-choice voting, so we won’t be told again, by D&R duopoly, to “hold your nose and vote”
If these issues are handled, our next elections can be honorable. 
*******************************************************************https://news.gallup.com/poll/15370/party-affiliation.aspx—-Political Party affiliation of voters.
    https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/league-refuses-help-perpetrate-fraud–LEAGUE REFUSES TO “HELP PERPETRATE A FRAUD”

WITHDRAWS SUPPORT FROM FINAL PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE–end of lwv info–Murray Bookchin, who founded social ecology, a theory that strongly influenced early Green Socialist thought, strongly advocated the discussion and study group as the first step of any revolutionary movement. A group of individuals meets to expand their knowledge of radical thought and form a radical intellectual community; through the give and take of discussion, can eventually form ideas for next steps in organizing and political activity. According to Bookchin, study groups help create solidarity and a shared language — with a shared coherent vision — for building a mass, organizing, political movement!