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Archive for April, 2011
Episode 91 – Peak Peeps
Apr 26th
Gitmo Nation Roundtable
Peak Peeps
Tuesday April 26, 2011
This week on the Roundtable Brian, SenorCardgage, RadioNed and Robin Police discuss their recent entry into the Urban Dictionary, the latest developments surrounding Tyler Clementi’s suicide, the forthcoming rebuilding efforts in Japan, Donald Trump’s antics, Ron Paul’s bid for the presidency, the violence in Syria, the escalating fedongle in Libya, Bradley Manning’s detention, protestors at an Obama fundraiser, the Guantanamo Bay WikiLeaks releases, Saleh’s next moves in Yemen, the privacy questions surrounding the iPhone, and the developments in the Canadian elections. The panelists also discuss some of the threads on the GNR Forums and their picks of the week.
Listen to Episode 91 – Peak Peeps
Follow-Up
Fedongle Defined in the Urban Dictionary (Riddled with Typos)
Tyler Clementi roommate indicted
Japan, US Announce Partnership to Rebuild Region Hit by Quake, Tsunami
Japan plans disaster budget, building 100K homes
Donald Trump: How did Barack Obama get into Ivies?
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0411/53693.html
Syrian Tanks Roll Into Cities as Security Crackdown Kills At Least 18
This Week in WikiLeaks
#Bradass87
WikiLeaks Suspect’s Backers Confront Obama Where’d they score $100,000?? -BM
The Daily Show: Hall and Response <- Stewart and Co. mocks Obama protesters
The Real Gitmo
Secret Guantanamo Files, New Insights: Hundreds Held ‘Just in Case.’
The Guantanamo Files
WikiLeaks discloses new details on whereabouts of al-Qaeda leaders on 9/11
Classified Files Offer New Insights Into Detainees
Guantánamo leaks lift lid on world’s most controversial prison
This Week’s News
Libya
McCain lauds anti-Gadhafi force during Libya visit
Libya: John McCain calls on US to recognise rebel leadership
Libya crisis: UK in talks over ‘dire’ humanitarian need
NATO Jets Bomb Headquarters of Qaddafi Unit Leading Attacks
Pentagon Confirms First Predator Drone Strike in Libya
Drones can be used by Nato forces in Libya, says Obama
Strike on Gadhafi compound badly damages buildings
Yemen
UN calls for restraint in Yemen
Yemen ruling party accepts plan for Saleh to quit
Apple
Apple: We ‘must have’ comprehensive user location data on you
iPhone Tracker
This Week in GNR Forums
WCP-028-2011-04-11: Shift Into Herp Derp
Global warming has started again !
Official Noam Noam Noam Chomsky thread
Picks of the Week
Brian’s Pick
New World Notes #164 – They Warned Us
RadioNed’s Pick
http://www.marwencol.com
Marwencol on PBS’ Independent Lens
Esopus Magazine feature on Marwencol
Robin Police’s Pick
http://dagseoul.blogspot.com/
Senor’s Pick
Iran tries to make it illegal to own a dog
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Episode 90 – Soviet Canuckistan
Apr 19th
Gitmo Nation Roundtable
Soviet Canuckistan
Tuesday April 19, 2011
This week at the Roundtable Brian, Senor Cardgage and Robin Police discuss the top stories of the week and delve deeper into some off the underlying issues. The primary topics this week include the Stuxnet worm, ongoing Strife in Libya, the news from Syria as well as international political posturing, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, friendly fire in Afghanistan, the continued lead up to the Canadian elections, the ‘Kingdom Tower’ in Saudi Arabia, and Tax Day Rallies – specifically Brian’s coverage of the rally in Hartford, Connecticut. The panelists also discuss their picks of the week.
Listen to Episode 90 – Soviet Canuckistan
Follow-Up
Stuxnet
Iran Says Siemens Helped US, Israel Build Stuxnet
Iranian general accuses Siemens of helping U.S., Israel build Stuxnet
Libya
The Libya Stalemate
Splitsville in Libya?
French, British leaders meet about West’s role in Libyan uprising
France and Britain criticise NATO over Libya
Pace of Attacks in Libya Conflict Is Dividing NATO
| White House: Obama supports NATO operation in Libya CCTV News | |
This Week’s News
Syria
U.S. Says Iran Helps Crackdown in Syria
Syria: Iran secretly aiding repression of protests
US officials: Iran helping Syria’s Assad put down protests
Damascus Needs Regime Change
U.S. secretly backed Syrian opposition groups, cables released by WikiLeaks show
U.S. denies support for Syrian opposition tantamount to regime change
Bahrain
Bahrain backs off on closure of opposition groups
The House of Saud won’t wake up
Bahrain: Suspicious Deaths in Custody
Friendly Fire
Did a Predator Just Kill Two U.S. Troops?
2 US servicemen mistakenly killed by drone attack in Afghanistan
World’s Next Tallest Building
Mile high Kingdom Tower planned for Saudi Arabia will be world’s tallest
Mile-high business hub: Saudi Royal family plans £12billion building so tall it will take 12 MINUTES to reach top by lift
Tax Day Rally
Hartford Tax Day Tea Party 2011
Picks of the Week
Brian’s Pick
Jesse Ventura: Clandestine US missions
The David Pakman Show / April 4, 2011 – Includes Part 1 of Jesse Ventura Interview
The David Pakman Show / April 7, 2011 – Should include Part 2 of Jesse Ventura Interview
Robin Police’s Pick
http://www.angelfire.com/extreme4/kiddofspeed/fourseasons.html
Senor Cardgage’s Pick
CPC Energy – New literature!
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Hartford Tax Day Tea Party 2011
Apr 17th
On Friday April 15, 2011 Brian visited the Hartford Tax Day Tea Party rally during his lunch break to get a feel for the Tea Party movement in Connecticut. In the below photos, you will see plenty of Gadsden flags and other typical symbols of the Tea Party. There were, of course, plenty of vendors selling Tea Party-themed memorabilia, looking to cash in on the modest-sized rally.
Beyond the signs there were a variety of speakers. One speaker focused mostly on the value of the dollar, the Federal Reserve, and the New World Order global currency conspiracy. This speaker also attacked, what he called the ‘false left-right paradigm.’ Another speaker parroted Michelle Bachmann, reading a canned letter she sent out to tax day rallies across the country. The mention of her name was met with ravenous applause. With the exception of one speaker, the general message was restricted to seeming Republican talking points, and anti-Obama/Democrat talking points.
What was absent from this rally, were overtones of racism or militaristic rhetoric. These, of course, being routinely trumpeted talking points of left-leaning, anti-Tea Party commentators. However, the crowd was far from diverse. The participants in the rally were almost exclusively white, and overwhelmingly middle-aged and older. This seems to be the demographic that is energized by the now Republican-co-opted Tea Party.
Episode 89 – The Telecomix Interview, or, The Debt Elevator
Apr 12th
Gitmo Nation Roundtable
The Telecomix Interview, or, The Debt Elevator
Tuesday April 12, 2011
On this edition of the Roundtable Brian, SenorCardgage, RadioNed, and Robin Police are joined by interview guest Peter Fein. Peter is a ‘member’ of the sociocyphernetic jellyfish cluster that is Telecomix. The panelists discuss Telecomix and Anonymous as well as related Internet and information issues with Peter. The panelists also discuss the ever-hilarious Donald Trump, the farcical budget battle, Japan, and the upcoming Canadian elections among other topics in this extra-long edition of the Gitmo Nation Roundtable. The panelists also explain their picks of the week. We appreciate your support and feedback!
Listen to Episode 89 – The Telecomix Interview, or, The Debt Elevator
Interview
During the beginning of the episode we interview Peter Fein of Telecomix about the ‘disorganization,’ direct action, and general foundational elements. The interview contains elements directly relating to Telecomix, the similar ‘disorganization’ Anonymous, and involvement in current events. We also discuss Internet policy, philosophy, and Net Neutrality.
Telecomix
Telecomix – CrytoAnarchy
We Re-build
Follow-Up
Trump Train
Glenn Beck to ‘transition off’ Fox
Trump Insists Obama’s Grandparents Planted His Birth Announcement To Obtain Welfare Benefits
Gail Collins: Trump Strikes Back – get a room you two -Ned
Trump letter to NY Times
Budget
Boehner’s Latest Budget Proposal Bans Abortion Funding In D.C.
Barack Obama to take on Paul Ryan on health costs
Russia/Poland
Poland and Russia Spar Over Wording of Memorial
Two countries, one tragedy: Russia and Poland join in mourning
Japan
Japan nuclear crisis ebbing, U.S. experts say
Mainstream media regurgitates exact same news on Fukushima, word for word
Japan to raise nuclear crisis rating
Another fire at Fukushima, more aftershocks
The International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale
This Week’s News
Net Neutrality
House votes to overturn FCC Net Neutrality rules
Libya
Who is helping Gadhafi out?
Britain armed Gaddafi, now have designs on rebels
Nato jets pound Gaddafi forces
Gaddafi ‘accepts’ AU plan to end fighting
“With these weapons we don’t stand a chance” – Libyan rebels
Between bargaining and surrender
Arab Spring
Islamists prepare for new role
Dangerous change rattles Bahrain
Egypt’s revolution is leaving women behind
Gunmen, suicide bombers attack Afghan police complex
Cameron regrets Kashmir
Iraqis demonstrate against U.S. troop presence
Obama condemns “abhorrent violence” of Syrian govt
Syrian Army deploys in port city after a violent weekend
Big protest in Baghdad to demand U.S. leave Iraq
Africa
Gbagbo comes under attack from ground assault
Ivory Coast’s Laurent Gbagbo Captured
Picks of the Week
Brian’s Pick
Pacifist Sentenced to Three Years for Insulting Egyptian Military
Egyptian army clears Cairo’s Tahrir Square
SenorCardgage’s Pick
| Stephen Harper steals speech from Emperor Palpatine | |
RadioNed’s Pick
Steve Kimock: For Japan
The music of Steve Kimock
Steve Kimock: Live from Sullivan Hall, NYC
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Episode 88 – The Libya Fedongle: Dress Shoes on the Ground
Apr 5th
Gitmo Nation Roundtable
The Libya Fedongle:
Dress Shoes on the Ground
Tuesday April 05, 2011
The hosts; Brian, RadioNed, and Robin Police gather at the Roundtable to discuss the latest news. The panels discusses the Haitian elections, Donald Trump’s latest, Japan and radioactivity in American milk, Libya, the Ivory Coast, the Koran burning, the Afghan/Pakistani reaction to Terry Jones’ media stunt, the re-announced military tribunals of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and other Guantánamo detainees, large corporate mergers, and the recently passed bill in Ohio. The panelists also discuss their picks of the week.
Listen to Episode 88 – The Libya Fedongle: Dress Shoes on the Ground
Follow-Up
‘Sweet Micky’ becomes new president of Haiti
Explaining Birther Myth, Trump Says He Knows People On Wall Street Who Commit ‘Fraud’ And ‘Change Documents’
Radioactive milk could have come from across state
EPA boosts radiation monitoring after low levels found in milk
Radiation ‘Far Below’ Risk Levels Found in U.S. Milk Samples
The article mentions Nestle so here’s the stock info
Japan’s ocean radiation hits 7.5 Million times legal limits
Libyan rebels say airstrike killed 13 of their own
Clinton: UN resolution gives us authority to arm Libyan rebels
NATO takes to the air, CIA takes to the ground
World powers hammering out Libya plan in Paris
U.S.’s Shifting Stance on Arming Rebels: Once ‘Illegal,’ But What Now?
This Week’s News
Côte d’Ivoire
France’s Role in Three Conflicts Displays a More Muscular Policy
France in talks with Gbagbo for surrender
Gbagbo says won’t surrender
Koran Burning
Bill O’Reilly on Florida Pastor Terry Jones and his Koran burning: He has ‘blood on his hands’
Terry Jones: Koran Burning v. Free Speech
A Koran, and Free Speech, In Flames
KSM Trial
Google News Topics on the KSM trial news
Press conference AG Holder on the prosecution of the 9/11 conspirators
Year of the Merger
General Electric to buy Converteam for more than $3.5 billion
General Electric Converteam buy to boost UK wind power industry
ICE CEO: We Are ‘Better Partners’ for NYSE
Nasdaq Battles for Big Board
Nasdaq’s Greifeld May Inherit NYSE Floor That He Sought to Bury
Exclusive: BATS to challenge NYSE, Nasdaq with listings
Picks of the Week
Brian’s Pick
Juliano Mer Khamis Murdered in the West Bank
Palestinians arrest suspect in murder of Israeli actor Juliano Mer-Khamis
RadioNed’s Pick
Bristol Palin – Teen pregnancy profiteer
Robin Police’s Pick
http://triviaminute.com/
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