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Gotcha. That's some of what I've been hearing out there, when talking to people about their concerns... if they're well off, folks are as yet unwilling to even discuss the subject of secession. They haven't been hurt yet by the general decline. They'll even agree with my first three Senate campaign points, but are afraid of No. 4: NO further Vermont support for War, Torture…or deploy...
Vermont Commons - Mon 8:47 a.m. - 4 clicks 
For generations the delivery of medical care has been a highly disputed and controversial issue in the United States. In general, the left side of the political spectrum continuously attempts to develop government run health programs on the state and federal levels, while the political right often resists these attempts. There are many variables to [...] ...
American Socialism for the Rich - Sat 9:06 a.m. - 8 clicks
Editor's Note: North Dakota keeps appearing as a state that is managing to keep its financial head above water. Of the 3 F's - Fuel, Food, and Finance, the third seems to be the most difficult for citizens to wrap their minds around. We advocate that the Vermont state legislature aggressively move to consider establishing a public-owned state bank and alternative currency. We'll need both in the...
Vermont Commons - Wed 6:20 a.m. - 4 clicks
Hey Ralph Alter! You are dangling your stereotypes in public. That must really be painful. C'mon, dude. If you are going to stereotype Vermont, at least be more creative. Are you J.D. Ryan's evil twin, separated at birth? (Your "moon bat" phrase seems strangely familiar.) Free Vermont! Long live the UNtied States. ...
Vermont Commons - Tue 8:29 p.m. - 2 clicks
In which Miles read “The Song of the Vermonters, 1779,” we interview Emily Peyton about her platform and advocacy of the Common Good Bank, and Paul Elsasser graces us with his musical stylings… ...
American Socialism for the Rich - Jan 22 - 5 clicks
The Associated Press just published an article covering the recent developments in the secession movement, and its being carried in literally hundreds of newspapers!!! This is a great primer for the official announcement on Friday; if you’re not yet familiar with the campaign, check out gubernatorial candidate Dennis Steele’s webpage, and read my endorsement. [...] ...
American Socialism for the Rich - Jan 14 - 5 clicks
Healthcare is a Human Right Click the above link to sign a postcard to be delivered to legislative leaders in Vermont on Jan. 6, the first day of the next session. tags: human rights , Vermont ...
Kirby Mountain - Nov 23 - 2 clicks
There is an excellent essay at Counterpunch today by Alan Nasser: "Obama's Flawed Case Against Single Payer" . Similar to what he notes about Obama, it seems to be a motto for the sometimes slightly progressive neoliberal politicians in Vermont that "We can't let the perfect be the enemy of the good [so let's not even consider it, or for that matter whether what I'm going along with actually is ...
Kirby Mountain - Nov 16
Bushway Packing in Grand Isle, Vermont, was certified organic. As this video shows, being local and organic doesn't change the facts about killing and eating animals. This also illustrates the dark side of the dairy industry, which should also be called the veal industry. tags: animal rights , vegetarianism , Vermont , ecoanarchism ...
Kirby Mountain - Nov 6
House resolution "opposing any endorsement or further consideration of report of the United Nations fact finding mission on the Gaza conflict" (the "Goldstone report") -- Nov. 3 -- Peter Welch of Vermont boldly votes "present". tags: human rights , Vermont ...
Kirby Mountain - Nov 4 - 2 clicks
