Citizens United – The Broader Context (Part I)

The latest chapter of a 40-year assault on Constitutional Democracy

And the long overdue effort by the People to reclaim their democratic heritage...

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2/19/2010 -
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BREAKING: Austin Pilot Targeted IRS Office; Left Anti-Tax, Government, Corporate ‘Manifesto’ Behind

UPDATE: 'Not Terrorism'? Say what?!

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Brad Friedman,
2/18/2010 -
1:27 pm PT

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‘Green News Report’ – February 18, 2010

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

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Desi Doyen,
2/18/2010 -
12:53 pm PT

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Breitbart Lied About ACORN ‘Pimp’ Videos When Selling Story in His Own Washington Times Column

Falsely asserted O'Keefe 'dressed as pimp' while 'asking for, getting help for illegal activities'; Still stands behind fabricated claim

Media Matters details mainstream outlets that took bait, fell for Breitbart/O'Keefe's sensationalized fiction...

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Brad Friedman,
2/17/2010 -
5:46 pm PT

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Breitbart: ‘Ive Told Truth Every Step of Way’

Plus: On Breitbart buddy's Internet show tonight (Tue) at 9pm PT!

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Brad Friedman,
2/16/2010 -
4:54 pm PT

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GOP’s Longtime Anti-Democracy ‘Voter Fraud’ Fraudster Thor Hearne Sees the Light?

Dogged by The BRAD BLOG since 2005, former 'non-partisan' Bush/Cheney attorney now downplays Republican 'voter fraud' 'conspiracy theories'...

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Brad Friedman,
2/16/2010 -
2:59 pm PT

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‘Green News Report’ – February 16, 2010

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Desi Doyen,
2/16/2010 -
1:01 pm PT

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Media Watchdog Org Calls on NYTimes to Issue Retractions, Apologies for Repeated Misreporting of O’Keefe/Breitbart’s False ACORN ‘Pimp’ Claims

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Brad Friedman,
2/15/2010 -
2:44 pm PT

5 Comments

Flim-Flam Flip-Flop: Breitbart Contradicts Self About Salary Paid to O’Keefe

In radio interviews weeks apart, Rightwing media con-artist says accused felon both 'technically not salaried,' 'paid a fair salary'

Also: Savages Olbermann (ironcially enough) as 'psychologically tortured, dysfunctional piece of trash'...

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Brad Friedman,
2/15/2010 -
12:31 am PT

11 Comments

‘Maxim’ Feature on Death of Bush/Rove/GOP IT Guru Mike Connell is Now Posted Online

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Brad Friedman,
2/12/2010 -
4:55 pm PT

22 Comments

Most Incredible Example of ACORN Crimes Yet!

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Brad Friedman,
2/11/2010 -
8:50 pm PT

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Rightwing Blogger ‘Patterico’ Whiffs, Hugely, In Attacking Our NYTimes O’Keefe Pimp Reporting

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Brad Friedman,
2/11/2010 -
4:12 pm PT

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‘Green News Report’ – February 11, 2010

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Desi Doyen,
2/11/2010 -
1:42 pm PT

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ACORN Calls NYT Sr. Editor’s Email on Misreported O’Keefe ‘Pimp’ Story ‘Troubling and Disturbing’

Decries 'inaccurate, misleading, unfair' coverage; Confirms no evidence of rightwing activist dressed as pimp in their offices

Seeks meeting with Times Public Editor after BRAD BLOG report...

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Brad Friedman,
2/10/2010 -
8:10 pm PT

13 Comments

Follow-up: On NYTimes Sr. Editor of Standards Refusal to Correct O’Keefe/Pimp/ACORN Stories

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Brad Friedman,
2/10/2010 -
11:55 am PT

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