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By Kevin Phillips
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Documentary filmmaker Robert Greenwald speaks to Bill Maher about his latest movie, “Iraq for Sale,” which peels back the layers of the war profiteer industry in Iraq. Stunner: Private contractors are charging the U.S. Army $45 for a six-pack of Coke.
Posted on Nov 9, 2006
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During a live broadcast of “Larry King Live” on Wednesday, Bill Maher alluded to the biggest open secret in Washington: Ken Mehlman, chairman of the Republican National Committee, is gay. But when the program re-aired, Maher’s comment had been edited out. Watch both versions at HuffPo.
Posted on Nov 9, 2006
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Last week, President Bush told a group of reporters that Donald Rumsfeld would stay on until the end of Bush’s term. But as Bush himself admitted during his Nov. 8 press conference, that was a lie. Watch it
Posted on Nov 8, 2006
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The federal agents are investigating calls made from people claiming to be members of the Virginia Board of Elections, who are telling voters in heavily Democratic areas that they will be arrested for voting in the wrong precinct. Watch a video of the call,news story or watch a news story on the issue.
Posted on Nov 7, 2006
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Remember P-Diddy’s “Vote or Die” campaign? “South Park” spoofs it hilariously. Watch it.
Posted on Nov 7, 2006
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With another of his stirring essays, Keith Olbermann speaks to the stakes of Tuesday’s elections: “Saddam Hussein will get out of Iraq the same way 2,832 Americans have, and thousands more. He’ll get out faster than we will. And if nothing changes tomorrow, you, Sir, will be out of the White House long before the rest of us can say ... we are out of Iraq.”
Posted on Nov 7, 2006
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The reporter voluntarily submitted to the interrogation technique to report on its effects. Watch it
Posted on Nov 6, 2006
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In an original Truthdig video interview in advance of the publication of his new memoir, “Point to Point Navigation,” iconic author and historian Gore Vidal offers this plea to America on the eve of the election: “This is the most important vote that you’ll probably ever cast. Because should this gang of thugs continue in the two houses of Congress, there isn’t any chance of getting the Constitution back….”
Posted on Nov 6, 2006
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Slate offers these nominees for the slimiest campaign ads of 2006.
Posted on Nov 5, 2006
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ABC News caught Army recruiters on tape misleading undercover students. While some of the recruiters were straightforward and honest, others suggested the Iraq war was over and that dropping out of the military was a simple matter. (Video & Transcript)
Posted on Nov 5, 2006
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This week, our assemblage of Truthdig favorites includes a finger-wagging hypocritical evangelist; Andrew Sullivan flatly stating that Bush has come unhinged; and goons of Va. Sen. George Allen attacking a blogger.
Posted on Nov 3, 2006
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Disgraced preacher Ted Haggard said he received a massage and bought drugs from a gay male prostitute—but denied having sex with the escort or using the drugs.
Seriously, he can’t think we’re that stupid….
Posted on Nov 3, 2006
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Borat Sagdiyev and Jon Stewart talk about the similarities between the American and Kazakh systems of government. Watch it.
Posted on Nov 3, 2006
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