Tuesday, April 26, 2011

VIDEO | Emergency Manager Harris claims Benton Harbor supports him | Michigan Messenger


Emergency Manager Harris claims Benton Harbor supports him | Michigan Messenger

Benton Harbor Emergency Manager Joe Harris said last night that 90 percent of the local citizens believe that he is the “angel of common sense” though he acknowledged that no poll has been taken.

Earlier this month Harris used new powers granted under Public Act 4 — the Emergency Manager law — to remove all decision making power from Benton Harbor’s elected officials.

“They were effectively … fired by the state legislature,” Harris told
Fox 2 News. “… Public Act 4 of 2011 stripped all local government legislators and the mayors and the city officials of the power that they once had. The order that I issued a couple weeks ago simply reiterated the fact that these individuals no longer had the authority that they once had.”

Harris, who formerly served as Chief Financial Officer and as Auditor General for the city of Detroit, said that it is conceivable that he will terminate contracts for public workers in Benton Harbor and he said that Mayor Bing will not be able to address Detroit’s financial problems without authority to change the terms of collective bargaining agreements."View Video Here

Michigan City Chafes Under State Control - NYTimes.com


Michigan City Chafes Under State Control - NYTimes.com

"Critics say the new powers, granted by the state’s new Republican leadership, are Michigan’s way to shrink benefits for public workers and undermine the strength of labor unions, just as officials have tried in Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Michigan’s state-appointed emergency managers do have authority to set aside union contracts, giving the state, in the eyes of some, the opportunity to crush any local union deals in the name of budget repair.

“It’s dictatorship, plain and simple,” said Dennis Knowles, a city commissioner who sat in a darkened, mostly empty City Hall office the other day."Full Article - NYTimes.com

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Jesse Jackson calls for uprising in Benton Harbor | Michigan Messenger

Jesse Jackson calls for uprising in Benton Harbor | Michigan Messenger

Jesse Jackson calls for uprising in Benton Harbor | Michigan Messenger

Jesse Jackson calls for uprising in Benton Harbor | Michigan Messenger

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Time for an uprising in Benton Harbor - Chicago Sun-Times

Time for an uprising in Benton Harbor - Chicago Sun-Times

ThinkProgress » VIDEO: Bedlam Erupts At Town Hall In Orlando As GOP Rep. Defends Ending Medicare, Tax Breaks For Rich

ThinkProgress » VIDEO: Bedlam Erupts At Town Hall In Orlando As GOP Rep. Defends Ending Medicare, Tax Breaks For Rich

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ThinkProgress » VIDEO: Bedlam Erupts At Townhall In Orlando As GOP Rep. Defends Ending Medi
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During a town hall in Orlando earlier today, Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL) faced a barrage of questions from outraged constituents about the Republican budget. The Orlando Sentinel accurately described the scene as “bedlam.”

May Day rallies in Milwaukee and Madison | Defend Wisconsin


May Day rallies in Milwaukee and Madison | Defend Wisconsin

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Show your support for immigrant rights as workers rights this Sunday. Immigrant rights groups, along with supporters from the labor community, will be rallying on May 1 in both Milwaukee and Madison. Richard Trumka, the president of the National AFL-CIO, will be the featured speaker at the Milwaukee rally. Here's the schedule:
May Day rallies in Milwaukee and Madison | Defend Wisconsin

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Immigrant rights groups, along with supporters from the labor community, will be rallying on Sunday, May 1 in both Milwaukee and Madison. Richard Trumka,

The Maddow Blog - #Wisconsin Democrats ready for Ryan

The Maddow Blog - #Wisconsin Democrats ready for Ryan

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Tonight on the show: The left gets organized. Also: the real 2012 campaign is happening now, in the states.
#Wisconsin Democrats ready for Ryan
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On the show last night, Chris Hayes argued that the people taking on Republicans at town hall meeting over Medicare are turning up on their own:

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VIDEO | Rachel Maddow | Michigan | Organize and sue: plan to fight emergency manager law


msnbc video: Organize and sue: plan to fight emergency manager law

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Photo: Jean Klock Park, Benton Harbor

If you haven't heard yet, Rick Snyder is displaying the DISGUSTING audacity to actually show up in Benton Harbor as the Grand Marshall of the annual Blossomtime Parade next weekend, May 7. There needs to be a HUGE protest against this. Does anyone have any info about any planned events?
Organize and sue: a plan to fight emergency manager law

April 25: Rev. Jesse Jackson and Michigan’s black lawmakers say they are preparing to challenge the state’s emergency financial manager law in court. State Rep. Fred Durhal of the Legislative Black Caucus outlines the plan. msnbc video | Rachel Maddow | April 25, 2011

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Posted on Facebook |Chris Kopacz
If you haven't heard yet, Rick Snyder is displaying the DISGUSTING audacity to actually show up in Benton Harbor as the Grand Marshall of the annual Blossomtime Parade next weekend, May 7. There needs to be a HUGE protest against this. Does anyone have any info about any planned events?
Organize and sue: a plan to fight emergency manager law
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April 25: Rev. Jesse Jackson and Michigan’s black lawmakers say they are preparing to challenge the state’s emergency financial manager law in court. State Rep. Fred Durhal of the Legislative Black Caucus outlines the pl

YouTube - Quickly and Easily Connect with your Senator, Rep, or Governor using Akeyn Website Services

YouTube - Quickly and Easily Connect with your Senator, Rep, or Governor using Akeyn Website Services

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When you want to quickly and easily connect with your senator, representative, or governor, then Akeyn is the tool you will want to use.

OpEdNews - Article: How Americans Can Get Up and Stand Up

OpEdNews - Article: How Americans Can Get Up and Stand Up

posted on US Uncut-Michigan

Good article. It brings up a tactic I've been considering: What do all of you think of standing up with homeowners as a way to protest the banks' shoddy practices? If you have any info on MI groups doing this, please post it here. TY! (weds)
OpEdNews - Article: How Americans Can Get Up and Stand Up
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In December 2009, psychologist Bruce Levine published an article at Alternet called 'Are Americans a Broken People?' His timing couldn't have been better.

Analysis: Banks Play Shell Game with Taxpayer Dollars | Common Dreams

Analysis: Banks Play Shell Game with Taxpayer Dollars | Common Dreams

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With the help of the Fed....
Analysis: Banks Play Shell Game with Taxpayer Dollars
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BURLINGTON, VT - A study requested by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) found numerous instances during the financial crisis of 2008 and 2009 when banks took near zero-interest funds from the Federal Reserve and then loaned money back to the federal government on sweetheart terms for the banks.

Video: Talking Welfare for the Rich with Max Keiser | Rolling Stone Politics | Taibblog | Matt Taibbi on Politics and the Economy

Video: Talking Welfare for the Rich with Max Keiser | Rolling Stone Politics | Taibblog | Matt Taibbi on Politics and the Economy

Dems gather enough signatures to recall a 6th Republican, Republican recall efforts bomb | Eclectablog

Dems gather enough signatures to recall a 6th Republican, Republican recall efforts bomb | Eclectablog

Politifact Wrong on Medicare - Political Ruminations

Politifact Wrong on Medicare - Political Ruminations

The Corporatization of Michigan - Political Ruminations

The Corporatization of Michigan - Political Ruminations

Republican Gov. Rick Snyder Begins Rape of Michigan to Benefit Wealthy Cronies - Political Ruminations

Republican Gov. Rick Snyder Begins Rape of Michigan to Benefit Wealthy Cronies - Political Ruminations

The Right-Wing Network Behind the War on Unions | Mother Jones

The Right-Wing Network Behind the War on Unions | Mother Jones

News From The Associated Press

News From The Associated Press

Decentralized Non-Violent Resistance Movement's Notes

Decentralized Non-Violent Resistance Movement's Notes

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Sup. Court rejects fast track for health care reform challenge | Michigan Messenger

Sup. Court rejects fast track for health care reform challenge | Michigan Messenger

Mackinac Center part of national network of anti-union think tanks | Michigan Messenger

Mackinac Center part of national network of anti-union think tanks | Michigan Messenger

Retired state employees tell lawmakers not to tax pensions | Michigan Messenger

Retired state employees tell lawmakers not to tax pensions | Michigan Messenger

How much state control will rural Republicans accept? | Michigan Messenger

How much state control will rural Republicans accept? | Michigan Messenger

Fighting Bob - GarveyBlog - Kapanke the brave!

Fighting Bob - GarveyBlog - Kapanke the brave!

Fighting Bob - GuestBlog - Questions, answers

Fighting Bob - GuestBlog - Questions, answers

The BRAD BLOG : The 'Judicial Independence' of Justice David T. Prosser - A BRAD BLOG Special Investigation

The BRAD BLOG : The 'Judicial Independence' of Justice David T. Prosser - A BRAD BLOG Special Investigation

Benton Harbor | WSJM AM 1400 & FM 94.9 - Bh Commissioner Not Impressed By Protesters

Radio InterviewWSJM AM 1400 & FM 94.9 - Bh Commissioner Not Impressed By Protesters

Posted On Jean Klock Park Facebook Page by | Save Jean Klock Park
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"Commissioner Bryan Joseph insults the ability of those outside of the community to understand the scope of what is taking place in BH in a WSJM radio interview. At the same time Whirlpool/Harbor Shores/Cornerstone Alliance is attempting to do damage control with an unfactual "Benton Harbor Facts" web page that's link is included in the radio interview." Radio Interview Here

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The new Dictiorial EFM laws is the point of no return. Stand now or be silent forever.
Things are happening quickly now. With the Benton Harbor/Detroit incident and the deteriorating Middle East, not to mention the earth quakes/nuke disaster and ensuing economic downturn, many more cities will have the EFM plan put into action. To me that i...s the point of no return. If we allow the state government to casually replace the elected officials from a city at a whim, based on subjective criteria we will have allowed any pretense to self governance to vanish. No more will you be able to decide which politicians run your city and represent your local neighborhoods; you won’t even have a choice. Your neighbors, being found “too stupid” to manage your own accounts will have all power taken from you. You think government is bad now??? Wait until they are completely unaccountable to YOU. We need to learn everything about the EFM and the laws associated with it. It’s of dire importance that we understand the totality of this and what it means. This summer, will we witness our ability to self govern and our democracy destroyed, without a fight or… will we see it explode onto the center stage? There is little time to act; first we must educate ourselves on the various laws like the EFM. Check out this well written article by Amy http://www.facebook.com/notes/amy-washburn/the-michigan-emergency-financial-manager-efm-law-and-real-property-what-were-not/168627293195504 If you wish to read the actual Michigan law, check here http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2011-2012/publicact/pdf/2011-PA-0004.pdf Benton Harbor was the first city to have its elected officials replaced. Here is some footage of the citizen’s reaction to the city council meeting announcing the overthrow. http://www.youtube.com/user/FriendsofBHMI#p/u/3/ppG_BT-i_98 The gentleman at 3:55 is quite moving in his speech. We are witnessing democracy die people. There is no time to play ignorant. If you are unable to take action in your own life, at least support the work of others who are. Tomorrow is a physical day of action (One of many to come) Help support them by sharing the message and by paying attention tomorrow, searching the topic, sharing news stories and by not letting people ignore it! The movement is You, do something.See More
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Benton Harbor, Michigan, Rally Map, April 2th,

Benton Harbor Rally Route | April 27th 2011

YouTube - FriendsofBHMI's Channel

YouTube - FriendsofBHMI's Channel

The Michigan emergency financial manager (EFM) law and real property - what we're not yet being told by the media

The Michigan emergency financial manager (EFM) law and real property - what we're not yet being told by the media

The new Dictiorial EFM laws is the point of no return. Stand now or be silent forever.

The new Dictiorial EFM laws is the point of no return. Stand now or be silent forever.

WSJM AM 1400 & FM 94.9 - Jesse Jackson Back In Benton Harbor Monday

WSJM AM 1400 & FM 94.9 - Jesse Jackson Back In Benton Harbor Monday

About the New Media Index | Project for Excellence in Journalism (PEJ)

About the New Media Index | Project for Excellence in Journalism (PEJ)

Michigan Blogger | Benton Harbor

Michigan Blogger | Benton harbor

Noam Chomsky - Global Hegemony: The Facts, The Images, April 20, 2011. Video

Noam Chomsky - Global Hegemony: The Facts, The Images, April 20, 2011. Video

dandelionsalad on Vodpod - Videos about politics, obama, afghanistan

dandelionsalad on Vodpod - Videos about politics, obama, afghanistan

Capitalism and Class Struggle by Prof. James Petras « Dandelion Salad

Capitalism and Class Struggle by Prof. James Petras « Dandelion Salad

Jeffrey Sachs: Fairness and Efficiency in Taxation

Jeffrey Sachs: Fairness and Efficiency in Taxation

How Climate Science Was Saved—For Now | The Nation

How Climate Science Was Saved—For Now | The Nation

Obama to Thousands of Young Climate Activists: Push Me | The Nation

Obama to Thousands of Young Climate Activists: Push Me | The Nation

A Responsible Republican Rejects Paul Ryan’s Fiscal Folly

A Responsible Republican Rejects Paul Ryan’s Fiscal Folly

Rachel Maddow: Organize and sue: plan to fight emergency manager law

Rachel Maddow: Organize and sue: plan to fight emergency manager law

Rachel Maddow: Ryan budget backlash (now) covered by Beltway press

Rachel Maddow: Ryan budget backlash (now) covered by Beltway press

News From The Associated Press

News From The Associated Press

Saugatuck Dunes threatened by a web of Republican influence in Michigan | Eclectablog

Saugatuck Dunes threatened by a web of Republican influence in Michigan | Eclectablog

Poll: 70% Of Tea Partiers Oppose Cuts To Medicare, Medicaid | TPMDC

Poll: 70% Of Tea Partiers Oppose Cuts To Medicare, Medicaid | TPMDC

I Acknowledge Class Warfare Exists
The poll says it all...I missed this somehow a few days ago. Just found it.
Poll: 70% Of Tea Partiers Oppose Cuts To Medicare, Medicaid
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Tea Partiers may say the government is too damn big, but when it comes to at least two federal entitlement programs, they sing a wholly different tune. In a McClatchy-Marist poll released this week, 70% of registered voters who identify...

Herald Palladium > Opinion > Editorials > Don't believe the sensationalists

Herald Palladium > Opinion > Editorials > Don't believe the sensationalists

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Please read this and We need you to rally for Benton Harbor tell Al he is wrong let the comments start
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ThinkProgress » GOP Rep. Patrick Meehan Faces Constituent Anger After Breaking Campaign Promise To Not Privatize Medicare

ThinkProgress » GOP Rep. Patrick Meehan Faces Constituent Anger After Breaking Campaign Promise To Not Privatize Medicare

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The backlash continues.
GOP Rep. Patrick Meehan Faces Constituent Anger After Breaking Campaign Promise To Not Privatize Med
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CNN reports this morning that freshman GOP Rep. Patrick Meehan (PA) faced a “tough crowd” back home after voting for Rep. Paul Ryan’s (R-WI) budget proposal that would effectively end Medicare by privatizing it and handing seniors over to the private health insurance industry.

ThinkProgress » Rep. Chris Gibson Says ‘Illegal’ Immigrants Not Paying Taxes, Town Hall Attendee Asks: ‘You Mean Like GE?!’

ThinkProgress » Rep. Chris Gibson Says ‘Illegal’ Immigrants Not Paying Taxes, Town Hall Attendee Asks: ‘You Mean Like GE?!’

ThinkProgress » Rising Gas Prices Expected To Increase Exxon’s Earnings By More Than 50%


ThinkProgress » Rising Gas Prices Expected To Increase Exxon’s Earnings By More Than 50%


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Rising Gas Prices Expected To Increase Exxon’s Earnings By More Than 50%
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The country’s five biggest oil companies — BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, and Shell — made a total profit of nearly $1 trillion over the last ten years. In 2008, ExxonMobil broke its own record for most profitable year for a public company in history by making more than $45 billion.ThinkProgress » Rising Gas Prices Expected To Increase Exxon’s Earnings By More Than 50%

YouTube - Obama Wants To Cut Corporate Taxes?

YouTube - Obama Wants To Cut Corporate Taxes?

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MSNBC host Cenk Uygur explains why he thinks President Obama may propose cutting taxes on corporations despite the stated desire to reduce the deficit.

Boycott and Defeat Koch Industries | Watchdog Progressive


Boycott and Defeat Koch Industries | Watchdog Progressive



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UPDATE: NEW INFORMATION ON HOW WE CAN GET THIS PARTY STARTED: Buying Freeze has got a full blown campaign going, click here ORIGINAL POST Two can play this game: it is called capital starvation. The Kochs and their political lapdogs (Tea Partyists and Republicans) are trying to starve public workers

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WHAT IS SEE RED: HEAR ME?

A day when those who are actually involved in public education have a chance to talk to the public about what is truly going on in our public education system.

WHO DO YOU MEAN BY "THOSE WHO ARE ACTUALLY INVOLVED?"
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Teachers, paraprofessionals, school custodians, school nurses, school bus drivers, parents, and students.

SO WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

All you need to do is wear red on Saturday, April 30th and wear a pin, a button, a shirt, or hold a sign that says "Ask me about public education." Then, when people approach you to ask about public education, tell them everything you know: what teachers really do on a day-to-day basis, the extra duties that teachers perform for free because they care about their students, how over-reliance on testing has taken the educating out of education; in other words, share THE TRUTH about public education.