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Episode 95 – Big in Brazil
May 24th
Gitmo Nation Roundtable
Big in Brazil
Tuesday May 24, 2011
The Roundtable reconvenes with Brian, Senor Cardgage and Robin Police, joined by Senor’s colleague Norman. The panelists discuss the continued fall out from the Osama bin Laden killing and Obama’s staged photo shoot, the explosion at the Foxconn facility, the #SpanishRevolution and the use of social media against revolution in Syria as well as other places. This informal episode of GNR meanders through topics as the panelists explore their thoughts and make connections across topics.
Listen to Episode 95 – Big in Brazil
Follow-Up
Photojournalists describe staging of Obama photo
Al Qaeda wanted to attack tankers, Bin Laden files show
The bin Laden hunter: ex-CIA man had bin Laden in his sights 10 times
Panetta warns CIA employees against bin Laden leaks
Some Republicans Press for End to Afghan War After Bin Laden’s Death
2 dead, 16 Injured at Foxconn factory blast
This Week’s News
#SpanishRevolution
Unrest in Spain (Forum Thread)
Nobody expects the Spanish revolution
Manifesto (English)
2011 Spanish protests
Spain: Socialists suffer heavy election losses
Social Media in Syria
OTM: Syria’s Digital Crackdown
Seeking to Disrupt Protesters, Syria Cracks Down on Social Media
Pro-Regime Media Rallies Against Facebook Protests
Obama Tells Syria’s Assad to Lead Transition or Leave
European Foreign Ministers Add Sanctions to Syria, Iran
Le Web (Not the Conference)
State merits bigger role in the web, Sarkozy tells forum
Topics We Missed
Netanyahu USA visit
Israel ready for painful compromises, Netanyahu tells Congress
Netanyahu says will give up some land for peace
Prisons in california set to release inmates
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/top/all/7577982.html
Disaster in the South
Hurricane Forecasters Worry Lack of Federal Dollars Could Mean Inadequate Storm Predictions
A River’s Crest Arrives, and Is Set to Linger
Considering the future of Louisiana’s levees
Picks of the Week
Brian’s Pick
Smoking Illegal In More New York Places – Parks, Boardwalks, Beaches, Etc.
Robin Police’s Pick
http://barrapunto.com/~manje/journal/35993?from=rss
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Episode 68 – Resisting the Taint
Nov 9th
Gitmo Nation Roundtable
Resisting the Taint
Tuesday November 9, 2010
The gang gathers at the Roundtable to discuss news and have a good time. This week’s topics include the hikers in Iran, American TSA security theatre, George Bush’s presidency, politics, liberalism, progressivism, conservatism, the economy, the Internet and the Middle East. The panelists, Brian Masi, SenorCardgage, Robin Police, and Eric Carlson discuss this week’s news and their picks of the week.
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Follow-Up
American Hikers in Iran
‘Free Shane And Josh’: New Documentary On Detained Hikers Offers More Evidence Of Their Innocence (VIDEO)
FREE SHANE AND JOSH
An Urgent Plea for Compassion
Security Theatre
TSA Fondles Women and Children Refusing Airport Naked Body Scanners
TSA meets resistance
This Week’s News
Gitmo Nation
Bush personally authorized waterboarding 9/11 mastermind
George W Bush claims UK lives ‘saved by waterboarding’
Internet News
Lebanon Cracks Down on Internet Freedom
Official vb.ly link shortener seized by libyan govt
Glenn Greenwald vs. Lawrence O’Donnel
Greenwald vs O’Donnell on MSNBC
American Economy
With Election Over, Lawmakers Comfortable Defending TARP
Fed’s $600bn gamble risks throwing away America’s biggest asset
Fed will spend $600B in latest bid to help economy
This Week in GNR Forums
Masked man nabbed on flight to B.C. from Asia
Picks of the Week
Brian’s Pick
Chia Obama is Back!
Senor’s Pick
Covert group offering Britain billions: House of Lords member
Eric Carlson’s Pick
| Webster Tarpley: The Next Decade 1/4 | |
What is the opposite of Microcephalic? Is Macrocephalic a word? Well, of course, it is and Tarley fits the bill.
- Politics is a battle against Wall Street.
Robin Police’s Pick
The midwest is red?
Silly Bandz all the rage for all ages in Portland schools
RadioNed’s Pick
In absentia – more Glenn Greenwald: A must-see speech and Q/A:
“Civil Liberties and Terrorism in the Age of Obama.”
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Episode 61 – The Walrus Mustache Appointment
Sep 21st
Gitmo Nation Roundtable
The Walrus Mustache Appointment
Tuesday September 21, 2010
This week on the Roundtable Brian Masi, BaS the Born Again Skeptic, and RadioNed discuss key stories including updates in the strugge over pension reform in Frnace, the announcement of Elizabeth Warren’s new position, the release of Sarah Shourd from Iran, the nuclear situation in the Middle East including Israel and Iran, the US economy, unemployment, taxation, and the size of the government, the War on Terror, the Catholic Church and the Pope’s visit to the UK, and Newt Gingrich’s recent comments. The panelists also discuss their picks of the week.
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Follow-Up
French pension reform bill cleared by lower house
Chris Dodd warns White House on Elizabeth Warren move
Source: Obama to announce Warren Friday
Elizabeth Warren will build new consumer protection bureau
Yves Smith Says Warren Appointment is All Smoke, No Fire
Who Is Elizabeth Warren And Why Does The Establishment Fear Her
Interim Plan for Warren Raises Even Supporters’ Eyebrows
American urges release of friends
American Asks Iran to Free Others
Ahmadinejad Wants Release of Iranians Held in U.S.
This Week’s News
Israel/Iran
Israel to Buy Advanced US Fighter Jets
Arabs to Target Israel At U.N. Atom Body, Resist West
Iran’s President Brings Political Baggage to NY
Special Report – Tracking Iran’s Nuclear Money Trail to Turkey
Iran Raids Office of Opposition Leader, Moussavi
| Ahmadinejad: Bin Laden Is in D.C. | |
Economy
U.S. Poverty Rate Hits 15 – Year High
Millions of Americans risk exclusion from the job market forever, OECD warns
Banks seize record number of homes
Republican leader rejects compromise with Obama on tax cuts
Pelosi hedges on tax cuts
Senate Passes Bill to Aid Small Businesses
Senate passes small business credit measure
Geithner under fire at Banking hearing
300 Economists Warn Congress: Don’t Kill Growth And Jobs In The Name Of Deficit Reduction
Dubai may have to knock down buildings constructed during boom
The Laffer Curve
“The Shifty Laffer Curve | PDF LINK
Gov. Christie says he will cut income taxes within next ‘year or two’
War on Terror
British terrorism suspect arrested in Amsterdam
‘Serious Concern’ Over Fraud at Afghan Elections
US Missile Strike Kills 5 Militants in Pakistan
Pentagon to funnel US arms to Yemen to fight al-Qaeda
Major defense contractor lobbyist to plead guilty in probe of illegal donations to lawmakers
Catholic Church
14 Convicted Abusers Remain Priests in U.K.
London mayor requests C-charge exemption for Popemobile
Row after Pope’s remarks on atheism and Nazis
Papal visit: Thousands protest against Pope in London
Pope, Ending His Trip, Recalls Nazi Terror In WW2
Gingrich 2012?
Gingrich Praises New Conservatism and Targets ‘Elite’
Gingrich proposes law to ban Sharia, accuses health secretary of ‘Soviet tyranny’
Quote of the Day: Newt Gingrich Is On His Way to No Longer Be Taken Seriously
Picks of the Week
Brian’s Pick
Musings on Beer
30 Rock
BaS’ Pick
Heart.ORG
RadioNed’s Pick
Medal of Honor awarded to CMSGT Richard L. Etchberger
Obama awards posthumous Medal of Honor to PA man
Award Ceremony coverage from CSPAN
CIA Report: The Fall of Lima Site 85
| Lima Site 85 Vintage Film archive posted to YouTube | |
Episode 60 – The Gold is Missing
Sep 15th
Gitmo Nation Roundtable
The Gold is Missing
Tuesday September 14, 2010
This week the Roundtable discusses the developments in the Iran hostage situation, NATO’s request for more troops from Belgium, the Koran burning media blitz, Geert Wilders’ speech in New York, a court ruling about the CIA, government contractors, and extraordinary rendition, WikiLeaks’ new hype, 9/11 and Kurt Sonnefeld, Google Apps for Government, and European news including France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The panelists on episode 60 are Brian Masi, RadioNed, Robin Police, and Kami no Kodomo.
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Follow-Up
Iran To Release 1 of 3 Jailed Americans
Iran’s chief prosecutor says American backpacker to be freed on $500,000 bail
NATO asks Belgium for more troops
Meer Belgen gevraagd voor Afghanistan
Belgen in grootste offensief ooit tegen taliban
US President Obama condemns plans to burn the Koran
Interpol Warns Koran – Burning May Trigger Attacks -
US Koran burning event on hold, says pastor Terry Jones
Coverage of Koran Case Stirs Questions on Media Role
NYC speech Geert Wilders
Bitter debate over ‘ground zero mosque’ marks 9/11 anniversary
Former Terry Jones church in Germany denounces Koran-burning plan
Asian Nations oppose Koran burning
Court Sides With C.I.A. on Seizure of Terror Suspects
WikiLeaks readying the ‘biggest leak of military intelligence ever’
This Week’s News
9/11 and the War on Terror
Kurt Sonnenfeld: A witness for the persecution
Letter from the President on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks
Obama uses Bush plan for terror war
Maddow blasts Obama for praising Bush, letting WMD liars ‘get off easy’
Afghan Commander Issues Rules on Contractors
Google
Google introduces Google Apps for Government suite
Google rolls out Apps for Government
Introducing Google Apps for Government
Google seeks to speed up Web searches
France
French workers strike en masse against Sarkozy’s pension reform
French unions call new strike in pension showdown
Analysis: French unions unlikely to block pension reform
Belgium
Bart De Wever, le flamingant le plus intelligent du monde ? | English: Bart De Wever, the smartest flamingant in the world?
Préformation: rappel des événements depuis le 13 juin | English: Pretraining: recall of events from June 13
La fin de la Belgique, le PS ose le dire | English: The end of Belgium, the PS dare say
Elio Di Rupo boucle le 1er tour de consultations des médiateurs | English: Elio Di Rupo loop the first round of consultations mediators
Here are the results of the 2010 Federal Elections
Belgium in crisis as Di Rupo quits
Mediators attempt to gather all seven parties around the table tonight
La VRT et VTM ne donnent pas assez la parole aux francophones
De Standard: Regeringsvorming 2010 | English : 2010 Government Formation
De Morgen: Dossier Verkiezingen 2010 | English : File Elections 2010
Het Nieuwsblad: Regeringsvorming 2010 | English : 2010 Government Formation
PS en N-VA scoren nog wat beter in internetpeiling | English: PS and N-VA score even better in Internet survey
Een boedelscheiding is niet langer onmogelijk | English: A property settlement is no longer impossible
PS prepares for the end of Belgium
Why the PS threatened to prepare for a split of Belgium
BruXsel City State ?
Crisis in Belgium: If Flanders Secedes Wallonia Disintegrates
End of a nation? ‘Get ready for the break-up of Belgium’
Kosten Belgisch koningshuis in Europese middenmoot | English: Cost Belgian royals in European middle
Kosten Belgisch koningshuis in Europese middenmoot | English: Cost Belgian royals in European middle
Ook “foute” Franstalige kaart met corridor Brussel – Wallonië | English: Also “bad” Francophone corridor map with Brussels – Wallonia
Wrong Flemish map
The Netherlands
Queen Beatrix to hold new round of coalition consultations
Right-wing coalition back on the table as Wilders says ‘I’m in’
Coalition process a farce, says D66 leader
Third coalition failure will hurt next prime minister, says queen’s rep
Dutch three-way coalition talks set to resume
Free Speech v Manifesto “Anti-Fascist” Slime
Wilders holds the key, says Liberal leader Rutte after meeting queen
Right wing cabinet will raise speed limit to 130 kph
VPRO brengt zichzelf in last met trailer Wilders-docu | English: VPRO puts itself in trouble with trailer Wilders docu
Duitse christendemocraat uit partij gezet omdat hij Geert Wilders uitnodigde | English: German Christian Democrat Party put out because he invited Geert Wilders
Right-wing cabinet ready in one month, says Telegraaf
Picks of the Week
Brian’s Pick
Subpoenas for Internet users
RadioNed’s Pick
This American Life #414
The NYPD Tapes Series at The Village Voice
Secret Tape has Police Pressing Ticket Quotas (NYTimes)
Robin Police’s Pick
Investigators: PSU couple died at coast home in murder-suicide
Kami’s Pick
New Line Of German Stuffed Animals With Mental Illnesses
Gitmo Nation Roundtable 33 – The Canadian Mafia
Mar 9th
Gitmo Nation Roundtable 33
The Canadian Mafia
Tuesday March 9, 2010
The economies of the U.S. and Japan, NAFTA, Canada’s counter-terrorism dealings, and politics are discussed, along with other topics on the thirty-third edition of the Gitmo Nation Roundtable. The Roundtable is hosted by Brian Masi, featuring BaS the Born Again Skeptic, Senor Cardgage, Eric Carlson, and RadioNed.
Show Links:
• Where did the bank bailout money go?
⁃ http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/where-did-the-bank-bailout-money-go/article1492942/
• Transcript reveals anger of AIG employees toward politicians, public
⁃ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/03/AR2010030303764_pf.html
• U.S. to top banks: Send more loans!
⁃ http://money.cnn.com/2010/03/02/news/companies/banks_lending/index.htm?section=money_news_economy
• Program Will Pay Homeowners to Sell at a Loss
⁃ http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/business/08short.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1268179407-s6Cn0s7ROp4BWdvnZwjTJg
• North Tyneside high street ‘revived’ by fake shop front
⁃ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/tyne/8548069.stm
• California police help stop runaway Prius
⁃ http://www.wheels.ca/Industry%20News/article/784836
• Toyota and the End of Japan
⁃ http://www.newsweek.com/id/234574
• Palin: ‘I joined Fox’ because there’s too much ‘opinion interjected in hard news’ in the mainstream media.
⁃ http://thinkprogress.org/2010/03/03/palin-fox-objective/
• Palin ridiculed for Canadian health care use
⁃ http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/03/08/palin-canada-health.html
• NAFTA pullout bill fails to scare Ottawa
⁃ http://www.cbc.ca/politics/story/2010/03/09/nafta-us-pullout-ministers-vanloan-flaherty.html
• Exclusive: RNC document mocks donors, plays on ‘fear’
⁃ http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0310/33866.html
• Daughter of Dick Cheney considering running for office
⁃ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/7400005/Daughter-of-Dick-Cheney-considering-running-for-office.html
• CSIS secretly interrogated Afghan prisoners
⁃ http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/afghanmission/article/776514–csis-secretly-interrogated-afghan-prisoners?bn=1
• Beijing’s moneyed advance on Southeast Asia
⁃ http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/03/05/f-china-economic-muscle.html
• China, India join Copenhagen Accord with other major emitters
⁃ http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/china-india-join-copenhagen-accord-with-other-major-emitters/article1494707/
• Niqab-wearing woman kicked out of Quebec class again
⁃ http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/niqab-wearing-woman-kicked-out-of-quebec-class-again/article1495112/
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Gitmo Nation Roundtable 32 – Helicopter Ben
Mar 2nd
Gitmo Nation Roundtable
Helicopter Ben
Tuesday March 2, 2010
Brian returns to the Roundtable joined by Jim Lunsford, the creator of the No Agenda Forums and co-founder of NewStreamMedia.ORG, Senor Cardgage and Eric Ortega to discuss some big picture issues such as Internet regulation, war in the Middle East, and the U.S. economy. Please leave comments and feedback at http://gnr.noagendaforums.com and http://gnr.NewStreamMedia.ORG
Show Links:
• The Myth of Three Strikes
⁃ http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/02/23/three_strikes_myth/
• Open Wi-Fi ‘outlawed’ by Digital Economy Bill
⁃ http://news.zdnet.co.uk/communications/0,1000000085,40057470,00.htm
• Afghan Government Claims Taliban Stronghold
⁃ http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/02/25/world/AP-AS-Afghanistan.html
• U.S. Eyes New Target: Heartland of Taliban
⁃ http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/27/world/asia/27prexy.html
• Media Conference Call: U.S. Strategy in Pakistan and Afghanistan
⁃ http://www.cfr.org/publication/21531/media_conference_call.html
• The Battle for Baluchistan: Iran Nabs Top NATO Terrorist with Help from Pakistan
⁃ http://tarpley.net/2010/02/25/the-battle-for-baluchistan-iran-nabs-top-nato-terrorist-with-help-from-pakistan/
• Bernanke delivers blunt warning on U.S. debt
⁃ http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/feb/25/bernanke-delivers-warning-on-us-debt/
• Bankers still overpaid, Morgan Stanley’s Mack says
⁃ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8536155.stm
• Senate breaks rule, OKs jobs bill
⁃ http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/feb/25/senate-breaks-rule-oks-jobs-bill/
• Treasury tries to humanize Timothy Geithner
⁃ http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0210/33396_Page2.html
• Fannie Loses $16.3 Billion and Asks Treasury for Aid
⁃ http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/27/business/27fannie.html
• Somali Pirates Taking Trade to Terra Firma
⁃ http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/02/world/africa/02somalia.html
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Episode 110 – One-Ten Again
Sep 27th
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Gitmo Nation Roundtable
One-Ten Again
Tuesday September 27, 2011
This week the Roundtable returns with Brian, RadioNed, and Chris Wapcaplets. The panelists discuss a variety of stories including the scheduled elections in Egypt, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, Jared Loughner, the PSN/Luz Sec hacks, the release of the Iranian hikers, the Burqa ban in France and recent fines, the falling satellite debris, the Occupy Wall Street movement, the use of UAVs/drones in domestic surveillance, the continuing financial issues in the Eurozone, and the new Facebook PAC. The panelists also mention their picks of the week.
Listen to Episode 110 – One-Ten Again
Follow-Up
Egypt: General elections ‘to begin in November’
‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ fades away
Lawyers Seek to Stop Loughner’s Forced Medication
Arizona college student charged with hacking into Sony Pictures’ computer system
U.S. Hikers Leave Iran Prison Fitter With Sean Penn to Thank
Two American Hikers Blast Iran for Ordeal
France imposes first niqab fines
Libyan forces fight for Gadhafi’s hometown
Libya to annouce new gov’t, NTC fighters control Sirte’s eastern gate
This Week’s News
Satellite
NASA satellite plunges to Earth
#OccupyWallStreet
Occupy Wall Street News Suppressed
Dozens arrested in 8th day of ‘Occupy Wall Street’ protests
Why #occupyWallSt isn’t working
Newsworthy to NPR?
adBusters
Wall St “Pepper Spray” officer named in 2004 RNC protest claim
Gitmo Nation
CCTV in the sky: police plan to use military-style spy drones
Aussies want license plate-readers connected to drones
Eurozone
G20 leaders discuss orderly default
Multi-trillion plan to save the eurozone being prepared
Germany Demands “Managed” Greek Default And 50% Bond Haircuts In Exchange For Expanding EFSF, Peripheral “Firewall”
Bulgaria, Romania Blocked From Travel Zone
Facebook
Facebook to form its own PAC to back political candidates
Picks of the Week
Brian’s Pick
Online Group Wants to Occupy Wall Street
RadioNed’s Pick
Occupy Wall Street homepage
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