Read Excerpts From “13 Bankers”

I’m reading Simon Johnson and James Kwak’s new book — “13 Bankers, the Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown” – and posting a summary and excerpts of each chapter. Here is my progress so far:

Archives

Dayton rallies for Darfur

A new group, Dayton for Darfur, has formed to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Darfur. Since 2003, more than 400,000 people have been killed and millions have been displaced in Darfur, the westernmost province of Sudan in subSaharan Africa. The crisis grew out of years of warfare in Sudan and an uncertain peace agreement. Since 2003, rebel groups and government groups have competed for control of the region, with civilians largely paying the price of the conflict. Millions of refugees have been pushed into camps and neighboring countries in need of food, medical treatment, and homes. People continue

…continue reading the article Dayton rallies for Darfur

New Food Not Bombs Group in Dayton

<img src=”http://www.foodnotbombs.net/move_h_color.gif”>

Food Not Bombs is an international movement that seeks to motivate people to feed, share with, and learn from one another rather than to kill and war with one another. Food Not Bombs seeks to feed anyone who is hungry and to protest violence and warfare as well as the exploitation of peoples and resources around the globe and the waste that results from unfettered consumption.

Food Not Bombs began more than 25 years ago in San Francisco. Hundreds of chapters now exist around the world–including in Dayton. A local chapter began organizing and serving in the fall of 2007.

…continue reading the article New Food Not Bombs Group in Dayton

Put Some Heart in Valentine’s Day!

Why Republicans Eventually Will Reject McCain

John McCann seems to be gaining ground in the Republican primary race, but eventually, I believe, his comments about Iraq will torpedo his candidacy. Eventually, I believe, Republican primary voters will reject McCain.

McCain says that even at the time — March, 2003 — if he had known that Iraq had no biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons, he still would have advocated and supported a U.S. invasion of Iraq in order to topple Saddam Hussain. This is a pretty amazing position which reveals that McCain, rather than seeing the use of military force as the last possible alternative, sees the use

…continue reading the article Why Republicans Eventually Will Reject McCain

Election Education Forum “The Price of Liberty is Eternal Vigilence”

Election Education Forum

Sunday, February 17

1:30 – 4:30 PM

Dayton Main Public Library
215 E. Third St. Dayton, Ohio 45402, 937-463-2665

FREE to the Public

Dayton plays a pivotal role in our democracy. Come learn from your neighbors and election experts why you live in the heart of Ohio’s elections. You will come away prepared for 2008.

The Ohio Election Justice Campaign is a coalition of concerned citizens and election experts from across Ohio and around the nation. The OEJC seeks to raise citizen awareness of election justice issues through research, education, and citizen action.

PROGRAM:
1:30 Reception with snacks, refreshments and introductions
1:45 Panel discussion
3:00 break
3:15 Q&A
4:00

…continue reading the article Election Education Forum “The Price of Liberty is Eternal Vigilence”

Ohio may decide both presidential candidates, analysts say

Washington– The question no longer is if. After months of uncertainty, Ohio is likely to have a say — maybe the final say in selecting both the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates on primary day, March 4, according to political participants and analysts. Political ads and candidate visits could intensify in about two weeks.
“I won’t be surprised if we start seeing wall-to-wall stuff in February,” said Mark Weaver, an Ohio-based Republican consultant not allied with a candidate.

“I don’t think there’s any question that you will be bombarded,” said Ohio Republican Party Chairman Bob Bennett. “There’s two big prizes on March

…continue reading the article Ohio may decide both presidential candidates, analysts say

Dayton Daily running defense for Commissioner Lieberman

Continuing our investigation into political favors for Commissioner Lieberman, The X has this to report.
DDN has reported that “diversion” is routine. Dem Party Chair Mark Owens doesn’t offer it in his courts, Andrea White, Clerk in Kettering Court stated they don’t offer it, this “diversion” is conspicuously offered only in Lieberman’s back yard. Convenient for

…continue reading the article Dayton Daily running defense for Commissioner Lieberman

Dayton Daily running defense for Commissioner Lieberman

Continuing our investigation into political favors for Commissioner Lieberman, The X has this to report.
DDN has reported that “diversion” is routine. Dem Party Chair Mark Owens doesn’t offer it in his courts, Andrea White, Clerk in Kettering Court stated they don’t offer it, this “diversion” is conspicuously offered only in Lieberman’s back yard. Convenient for

…continue reading the article Dayton Daily running defense for Commissioner Lieberman

Dayton Daily running defense for Commissioner Lieberman

Continuing our investigation into political favors for Commissioner Lieberman, The X has this to report.
DDN has reported that “diversion” is routine. Dem Party Chair Mark Owens doesn’t offer it in his courts, Andrea White, Clerk in Kettering Court stated they don’t offer it, this “diversion” is conspicuously offered only in Lieberman’s back yard. Convenient for

…continue reading the article Dayton Daily running defense for Commissioner Lieberman

Dayton Daily running defense for Commissioner Lieberman

Continuing our investigation into political favors for Commissioner Lieberman, The X has this to report.
DDN has reported that “diversion” is routine. Dem Party Chair Mark Owens doesn’t offer it in his courts, Andrea White, Clerk in Kettering Court stated they don’t offer it, this “diversion” is conspicuously offered only in Lieberman’s back yard. Convenient for

…continue reading the article Dayton Daily running defense for Commissioner Lieberman