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Support the troops

Published on May 19, 2007 in Politics, US and Video. 0 Comments

You know how The Commander Guy keeps telling us we should be supporting the troops, well:

KEITH OLBERMAN: Mr. Bush says a 3% raise provides a good quality of life for service members and their families. Sketch for us the financial profile of the average service member’s family if you would be so kind.

TODD BOWERS: No problem. Average servicemember — you join the military as a private. You get $1300 a month. You got expenses that you have to cover for. You got to take care of family members, car payments. It essentially adds up. This 3% raise would give them approximately $29 extra dollars, alright. Point five percent gives them an extra $6 dollars. We’re talking about $6 for someone that is serving over in Iraq and Afghanistan that is away from their families. It’s not too much to ask.

KEITH OLBERMAN: Six bucks.

TODD BOWERS: Six bucks.

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Occupation 101

Published on May 19, 2007 in Israel, Middle East, Palestine and Video. 0 Comments

A 26 minute trailer for the forthcoming thought-provoking and powerful documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Unlike any other film ever produced on the conflict — ‘Occupation 101′ presents a comprehensive analysis of the facts and hidden truths surrounding the never ending controversy and dispels many of its long-perceived myths and misconceptions.

The film also details life under Israeli military rule, the role of the United States in the conflict, and the major obstacles that stand in the way of a lasting and viable peace. The roots of the conflict are explained through first-hand on-the-ground experiences from leading Middle East scholars, peace activists, journalists, religious leaders and humanitarian workers whose voices have too often been suppressed in American media outlets.

The film covers a wide range of topics — which include — the first wave of Jewish immigration from Europe in the 1880′s, the 1920 tensions, the 1948 war, the 1967 war, the first Intifada of 1987, the Oslo Peace Process, Settlement expansion, the role of the United States Government, the second Intifada of 2000, the separation barrier and the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, as well as many heart wrenching testimonials from victims of this tragedy.

For more info visit: http://www.occupation101.com

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