Podcasts about PATCO

On this episode of theAnalysis.news, Frank Hammer speaks with labor scholar and activist Eric Blanc about the growing role of organized workers—especially federal unions—in confronting the Trump-Musk authoritarian agenda. They discuss the resurgence of May Day protests, the push for a general strike in 2028, and the urgent need for mass resistance now, not later. Blanc outlines how Trump's attacks on federal unions are a warning shot for the entire labor movement, drawing historical parallels to Reagan's PATCO firings. He also calls on union leaders, including the AFL-CIO, to move beyond court battles and into coordinated, disruptive action.

On this week's Labor History Today podcast: In a special crossover episode with the Power At Work podcast, historians Joe McCartin and Veronica Martinez-Matsuda join me and Power At Work host Seth Harris to connect the past to labor's present “perilous moment.” They explore the legacy of the 1981 PATCO strike, today's threats to federal workers' rights, the farm labor movement's long exclusion from labor law, and why history doesn't swing back on its own—people make it. Subscribe to Labor History Today and listen wherever you get your podcasts. #LaborRadioPod #History #WorkingClass #ClassStruggle @ILLaborHistory @RickSmithShow #LaborHistory @PMPressOrg @FlyingWithSara @labornotes @LN4S Edited/produced by Chris Garlock

Our episode this week is one big call to action. Trump and the billionaires are trying to shred the collective bargaining rights of every worker in America and it requires the labor movement to rise to the occasion. In addition to the attack on federal workers rights, we discuss the intertwined simultaneous assault on immigrant workers and students fighting genocide. We've also got another update from official NALC Correspondent Cea Moline on both the state of the NALC contract and the fight against privatization. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee More info on the show at http://workstoppagepod.com/

World's Best Hot Dog. Oreo Pancakes. Gnocchi Mac and Cheese. Dane DeMarco has taken the best foods from their childhood and updated them for our “grown up” palate using top notch ingredients at Gass and Main. The small but mighty restaurant has been open for about two years now in New Jersey, an easy PATCO ride for city dwellers. We dive into the inspiration for the mid-century modern spot, plus a few brunchy and bizarre Best Bites… (00:00) Soup season is on its way! (05:15) Dane describes the ‘world's best hot dog' that's served at Gass and Main and what makes it special  (09:15) Eli asks Dane how they approach food, and Dane explains that when they're in a rut, they pick up an antique cookbook for inspiration. Plus: grown-up spaghetti-Os, and you can never have too many punch bowls  (28:50) In It to Win It: This week we're giving away a gift card to Kiddo, which you can hear all about in episode 84 in our chat with Wyatt Piazza. Listen for the secret word that you'll need to win, and follow us on Instagram to enter: @deliciouscitypodcast  (31:59) Best Bites: Dane's favorite brunch, the spot that took Eli by surprise, and Dave eats… spinal jelly? Yup, and it's delicious  (47:49) Events and Pop-Ups: there's a ton of fall events happening, plus Eli finds out what “STFU” actually stands for…  And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.

In this week's episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the infamous Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) strike! Join them as they discuss what led to the strike, the incredibly harsh response by the Reagan administration, and what the lasting effects of the strike were!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Day in Legal History: Ronald Reagan Fires Air Traffic ControllersOn August 5, 1981, President Ronald Reagan made a landmark decision to fire over 11,000 striking air traffic controllers. These federal employees, members of the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO), had initiated a strike on August 3, demanding better pay, shorter working hours, and improved working conditions. The strike posed significant risks to national air travel safety and disrupted the aviation system.President Reagan responded with a firm stance, citing the controllers' sworn oath not to strike against the government. In a nationally televised address on August 3, Reagan warned that if the controllers did not return to work within 48 hours, they would face termination. When the deadline passed without compliance, Reagan followed through on his ultimatum, effectively dismantling PATCO.The mass firings had profound implications for labor relations and federal employment policies in the United States. It underscored the government's commitment to maintaining uninterrupted air traffic services and demonstrated a strict enforcement of federal labor laws. This event marked a pivotal moment in the Reagan administration, showcasing its determination to curb union influence and assert governmental authority. The firings also led to long-term changes in air traffic control, with the federal government embarking on extensive recruitment and training programs to replace the dismissed controllers.A political action committee (PAC) supported by Elon Musk is under investigation in Michigan for potential legal violations. The Michigan Secretary of State's office confirmed the inquiry on Sunday. The Musk-backed America PAC has been collecting detailed voter information through its website, prompting scrutiny from state authorities. Although America PAC is a federal entity, Michigan officials are reviewing its actions to determine if state laws have been breached. If violations are found, the case may be referred to the Michigan Attorney General. The investigation is in its early stages, and specific focuses have not been disclosed.Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has previously stated he created a PAC to support candidates but denied making specific pledges. He has publicly supported Donald Trump and criticized various Democratic policies and initiatives.Neither the Michigan Attorney General's office nor America PAC has commented on the investigation. Musk also has not responded to requests for comment. The situation underscores concerns about how PACs use personal information collected from citizens, particularly in voter registration efforts.Musk-backed PAC under investigation for potential violations of Michigan laws | ReutersThomas V. Girardi, the famed attorney behind the landmark $333 million Pacific Gas & Electric settlement featured in the film "Erin Brockovich," faces a criminal trial for wire fraud in Los Angeles federal court. At 85, Girardi has been disbarred and bankrupt, charged with misappropriating $15 million in settlement funds intended for his clients over the past decade. This trial could mark the end of his distinguished legal career, tainted by allegations of unethical conduct and questionable ties to the state's lawyer disciplinary agency.Plaintiff's attorney Jay Edelson emphasizes the broader implications for the legal community, suggesting it could either prompt reform or be dismissed as an isolated incident. Girardi also faces additional fraud charges in Illinois, and numerous civil lawsuits. His once-celebrated career has become a cautionary tale of legal misconduct.Prosecutors allege that since 2010, Girardi diverted millions from his firm, Girardi Keese, for personal luxuries and to fund EJ Global, an entertainment company of his estranged wife, Erika Jayne. Girardi's defense argues that he was not responsible for financial mismanagement, attributing it to the firm's CFO, Christopher Kamon, whose trial has been separated. They also claim Girardi's cognitive decline impairs his ability to have intentionally defrauded clients.Girardi's case stands out not just for the legal drama but also for its celebrity connections, given his marriage to a reality TV star, influencing public and juror perception. The trial will focus on whether Girardi's cognitive state affects his culpability for the alleged crimes committed during his competent years. The court's ruling on his competency to stand trial, despite cognitive impairments, adds a layer of complexity to this high-profile case.Thomas Girardi's Legal Drama Approaches Its Hollywood EndingFormer Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has sued GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen and his company, RC Ventures LLC, seeking to recover $47 million from alleged insider trading in 2022. Cohen, also the founder of Chewy Inc., allegedly used nonpublic information to trade Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) stock profitably between January and August 2022 while serving as a statutory director. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, claims Cohen and RC Ventures made numerous profitable trades of BBBY securities, which were executed within a six-month period. Under Section 16(b) of the 1934 Securities Exchange Act, the company seeks to reclaim these short-swing profits because Cohen and RC Ventures owned more than 10% of BBBY's common stock and had access to inside information through their board appointees.This legal action is part of a broader effort by the bankrupt company and its plan administrator, Michael Goldberg, to recover funds for creditors. Goldberg has also filed a separate suit to reclaim $19 million in tax credits from a New Jersey agency and is pursuing over $300 million from Hudson Bay Capital Management for trading profits related to a failed financing plan.RC Ventures is GameStop's largest shareholder with an 8.7% stake. Bed Bath & Beyond, now operating as 20230930-DK-BUTTERFLY-1 Inc., is demanding monetary damages and legal costs. Cohen and RC Ventures have not commented on the lawsuit. The case is titled 20230930-DK-BUTTERFLY-I Inc. v. Cohen.GameStop CEO Sued by Bed Bath & Beyond for Insider Trading (1)The demand for transactional legal work is recovering after nearly three years of decline, according to the Thomson Reuters Institute's Law Firm Financial Index. The report shows a 2.2% increase in corporate transactional work, including contract drafting, real estate deals, and bank financing, in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the previous year. This rise contributed to a 2.4% overall increase in law firm demand.Additionally, U.S. law firms have seen a 6.6% increase in billing rates and a 5.3% rise in direct expenses, putting them in one of their strongest financial positions in the last decade. Profits per equity partner have increased by 8.8% over the past year.While transactional practices are rebounding, counter-cyclical practices like litigation and bankruptcy continue to drive significant demand. Litigation demand rose by 3.4% and bankruptcy by 2.4% in the same period. These trends provide law firms with greater stability by diversifying their revenue streams.However, the gains are not uniform across the industry. The Am Law 50 firms have not seen the same increase in litigation demand as other firms, and midsize firms have not experienced the same growth in transactional demand as Am Law 100 firms.Overall, the second quarter of 2024 has been positive for the legal sector, with significant improvements in demand and profitability.Law firm transactional work rebounds after 3-year slump, report says | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

If you've been searching for the perfect home but just can't find what you want, building your own house in Maine might be the ideal solution. In this post, I'll guide you through everything you need to know before starting your home-building journey in this beautiful state. I'm Doug Schauf, a realtor with RE/MAX Oceanside and leader of The Make Maine Your Home Team. I've helped many people navigate the process of building their dream homes, and today, I'm sharing my insights with you. Patco and Build Packages One of the first decisions you'll need to make is whether to go with a build package from a company like Patco. These packages can simplify the building process by providing you with a range of options for your new home. They can take care of many details for you, making the experience less overwhelming. Looking at Land Choosing the right plot of land is crucial. You'll want to consider the location, size, and type of land. Is it close to necessary amenities? Does it offer the privacy or views you desire? Check out our video on finding the right land for more tips. Utilities and Systems Before you start building, it's essential to understand what utilities and systems are already in place on your land and what additional work will be needed. This includes water, sewage, electricity, and internet access. Ensure you have a clear plan for getting these systems up and running. Checking with the Town Every town has its own set of regulations and requirements for building new homes. It's important to check with the local authorities to ensure you're in compliance with zoning laws, building codes, and any other relevant regulations. This step can save you a lot of headaches down the line. Pros of Building Your Own Home Customizable: Building your own home allows you to design a space tailored to your needs and preferences. Warranties: New homes come with warranties, giving you peace of mind. Ideal Layout: You can create a layout that works perfectly for your lifestyle. Brand New: There's nothing like the feeling of moving into a brand new home. Cons of Building Your Own Home Higher Costs: Building a home can be more expensive than buying an existing one. Longer Timelines: Construction can take several months, or even longer, depending on various factors. House Settling: New homes may experience settling, which can require adjustments and repairs. Conclusion Building your own home in Maine is an exciting journey that allows you to create the perfect space for you and your family. By understanding the process and preparing adequately, you can make the experience as smooth as possible. Be sure to check out our other video on finding the right land for your home. Don't forget to like and subscribe to stay updated with all our latest real estate tips and property tours. If you Make Maine Your Home, you don't have to do it alone!

Original Air Date 10-5-2022 Today, we take a look at the life and legacy of President Ronald Reagan, the last transformational U.S. president who's regime we are still living in. Between his neoliberal economics, anti-government ideology and white supremacist appeal to authoritarians, he did more to shape the last 40 years of the politics of the country and conservative movement than anyone else. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get AD FREE Shows and Bonus Content) Join our Discord community! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: 40 years later, is this the end of Reaganomics? - Make Me Smart - Air Date 12-14-21 It's been just over 40 years since newly elected President Ronald Reagan declared, “In this present crisis, government is not the solution to the problem, government is the problem.” Ch. 2: The Democracy We Think We Live In - On the Media - Air Date 8-9-19 Adam Serwer [@AdamSerwer], staff writer at The Atlantic, on the catastrophic, deadly idea that "only white people are fit for self-government." Ch. 3: General Motors Proves Trickle Down Theory Only Works If You Shower With Gold Water - The Thom Hartmann Program - Air Date 12-3-18 General Motors admits what we all know, after receiving a massive tax cut, the auto maker is laying off thousands of American employees and closing it's plants. Ch. 4: The Lasting Impact of Reagan's Firing of Air Traffic Controllers (1/2) - The Real News Network - Air Date 8-4-14 Prof. Joseph McCartin and former PATCO spokesperson Elliot Simons discuss the anniversary of the firing and Ronald Reagan's betrayal Ch. 5: When American Presidents Go to Trial - On the Media - Air Date 9-9-22 Rick Perlstein [@rickperlstein], a journalist and author of The Invisible Bridge: The Fall of Nixon and the Rise of Reagan, explains the continuing impact of Gerald Ford's decision to pardon Richard Nixon for his crimes. Ch. 6: Ronald Reagan “Terrifying Words - ‘I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'” - Professor Buzzkill History Podcast - Air Date 5-13-21 We scrutinize Reagan's famous quote "the nine most terrifying words in the English language are ‘I'm from the government and I'm here to help'” in today's episode. Where and when was it coined? What is its broader meaning? Ch. 7: How Ronald Reagan's Regime Led To The Jan 6th Capitol Riot - The Majority Report - Air Date 7-17-21 The Capitol insurrection on January 6th was a long time coming. Back in 1980, Ronald Reagan's campaign was laying the groundwork for what would become Donald Trump's platform. MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 8: America's Right Turn with Rick Perlstein - Why Is This Happening? - Air Date 9-1-20 How did America's modern conservative movement come to power? Historian and author Rick Perlstein's prolific work has traced the arc of modern electoral politics, and specifically has laid out how modern conservatism arose. Ch. 9: Why the "Reagan Regime" Endures - The United States of Anxiety - Air Date 3-7-22 Presidencies are rarely transformational, and neither Biden nor Trump have lived up to their supporters' dreams. So what does it take to really change our politics? Host Kai Wright is joined by political theorist Corey Robin to confront that question. FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 12: Final comments on my first debate about Reagan MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions) SHOW IMAGE: Description: A large portrait of former American President Ronald Reagan in a dark suit and red tie is framed on a wall in a dim, museum-like room. His smiling face is softly lit with a spotlight. Credit: “President Ronald Re[a]gan” by LunchboxLarry, Flickr | License: CC BY 2.0  | Changes: Slightly cropped Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

Infelizmente, o número de casos de atletas que usam substâncias para melhorar de alguma forma a sua performance segue constante. Porém, as regulamentações, fiscalização e conscientização sobre essa questão tem se fortalecido! E é sobre isso que falamos neste episódio, ASPECTOS DO DOPING NO ESPORTE, que fez parte da série de lives do "Conexão Esporte é Saúde", a parceria entre o Movimento Esporte Conecta e o Movimento Médicos Atletas, liderados pela Alessandra Dias e Michelly Wada. O bate-papo aconteceu em 25.10.22 Estavam com elas nesse bate-papo:

In Patco Construction v. People's United Bank a US District Court in Maine held that the defendant bank was not liable for US$588,000 in fraudulent transfers that were believed to result from Zeus keylogger malware attacks. Patco was an online banking customer and account holder at People's Bank at the time of the malware attacks. Between May 7 and May 16, 2009 unknown third parties made multiple online transfers totaling US$588,851 out of Patco's account. Ultimately, the bank was able to block US$243,406 of the fraudulent transfers. Patco alleged that its losses were related to People's Bank's deficient online security. The court found that People's Bank did suffer from some security weaknesses, but that on the whole, its security procedures were commercially reasonable. Accordingly, it found that the bank was not liable for the losses resulting from the fraudulent transfers. Although the facts of this case differ from those in Experi-Metal v. Comerica, it may be a challenge to reconcile the contrast between the two decisions.[according to whom?] However, in July 2012, this decision was reversed by an appellate court. The parties later settled out of court, with People's United Bank paying the remainder of what was stolen from Patco's account, as well as $45,000 in interest. "In a landmark decision, the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals held in "Patco Construction Company, Inc. v. People's United Bank", No. 11-2031 (1st Cir. July 3, 2012) that People's United Bank (d/b/a Ocean Bank) was required to reimburse its customer, PATCO Construction Co., for approximately $580,000 that had been stolen from PATCO'S bank account. In so doing, the court reversed the decision of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine that had granted summary judgment in the bank's favor." Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Experi-Metal_v._Comerica

The Ronald Reagan Presidency. Lots of feels about this one - and so our discussions and sketches have lots of barbs and lots of laughs to cope with the things that were done. Ronnie may not have remembered - but we did and we dish, and you'll be glad we did! This is how you deal with Reaganism - give it your ears!This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault and James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton           Dr. Nair - Tommy           Ms. Mann - SylviaREAGAN – A NEW HOPE – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Barry - Tommy             Phyllis - Gina             Ed - Paul             Ronnie - Patrick             Nancy - Syvia BORN TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT – Written by Paul Moulton             Ronnie – Patrick            Peggy - Sandy ALL ABOUT RAISA – Written by Paul Moulton            Andy - Patrick            Raisa - Sandy             Nancy - Sylvia SIX DEGREES OF RONALD REAGAN – Written by Patrick J. Reilly            Announcer – Joe            Andy – Patrick            Gary – Tommy            Roxy – Sandy  Contributions and advertising to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. Join us on The Trident Network, and listen to us on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, on Live365.com!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

In this episode, J.J. O'Donnell seeks reelection despite the Braniff and PATCO debacles. Learn more about the ALPA presidential election of 1982 and how labor protection provisions, or LPPs, played a role. 

This episode covers the PATCO strike and its impact on ALPA, the J.J. O'Donnell administration, and airline labor.

Patco Brands, best known for wine-based hard seltzer Rancho La Gloria, acquired Kyla Hard Kombucha last week, it was announced. Kyla's Lavender Lemonade is the fastest-growing 16oz can in the hard kombucha category. Today the gang speaks with Kyla's president, Morgan Robbat on Kyla's future expansions, the deal with Patco, and more. Read article in Craft Business Daily on the deal: https://craftbusinessdaily.com/rancho-la-gloria-producer-patco-brands-acquires-kyla-hard-kombucha/ ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio/id1591940567 ================================= About Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests once a week as they grok the beer industry issues of the day. -Podcast Hotline: Text or call Harry in confidence at:‪ (262) 345-2501‬ -Audio/Video feeds at https://linktr.ee/beernet -Articles referenced at beernet.com -Socials: @beerbizdaily #beernews #beerindustry #beer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beernetradio/message

In this episode, we examine the PATCO strike and its effect on ALPA and airline labor.

Brian & Munya get together to congratulate their friend and new boss, Dr. Jennifer Posa, on her new promotion. Then they stick around to talk about the Democrats voting to break the railroad strike and give some thoughts on the mass shooting in Colorado.

Air Date 10/5/2022 Today, we take a look at the life and legacy of President Ronald Reagan, the last transformational U.S. president who's regime we are still living in. Between his neoliberal economics, anti-government ideology and white supremacist appeal to authoritarians, he did more to shape the last 40 years of the politics of the country and conservative movement than anyone else. Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com  Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get AD FREE Shows and Bonus Content) Join our Discord community! OUR AFFILIATE LINKS: MintMobile.com/Best PAY ONLY $15/MO FOR PREMIUM WIRELESS SERVICE! ExpressVPN.com/BestOfTheLeft GET INTERNET PRIVACY WITH EXPRESS VPN! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: 40 years later, is this the end of Reaganomics? - Make Me Smart - Air Date 12-14-21 It's been just over 40 years since newly elected President Ronald Reagan declared, “In this present crisis, government is not the solution to the problem, government is the problem.” Ch. 2: The Democracy We Think We Live In - On the Media - Air Date 8-9-19 Adam Serwer, staff writer at The Atlantic, on the catastrophic, deadly idea that "only white people are fit for self-government." Ch. 3: General Motors Proves Trickle Down Theory Only Works If You Shower With Gold Water - The Thom Hartmann Program - Air Date 12-3-18 Reagan didn't invent trickle down economics and the original metaphor was even more demeaning. Ch. 4: The Lasting Impact of Reagan's Firing of Air Traffic Controllers (1/2) - The Real News Network - Air Date 8-4-14 Prof. Joseph McCartin and former PATCO spokesperson Elliot Simons discuss the anniversary of the firing and Ronald Reagan's betrayal Ch. 5: When American Presidents Go to Trial - On the Media - Air Date 9-9-22 Rick Perlstein, a journalist and author of The Invisible Bridge: The Fall of Nixon and the Rise of Reagan, explains the continuing impact of Gerald Ford's decision to pardon Richard Nixon for his crimes. Ch. 6: Ronald Reagan “Terrifying Words - ‘I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'” - Professor Buzzkill History Podcast - Air Date 5-13-21 We scrutinize Reagan's famous quote "the nine most terrifying words in the English language are ‘I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'” Ch. 7: How Ronald Reagan's Regime Led To The Jan 6th Capitol Riot - The Majority Report - Air Date 7-17-21 The Capitol insurrection on January 6th was a long time coming. Back in 1980, Ronald Reagan's campaign was laying the groundwork for what would become Donald Trump's platform. MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 8: America's Right Turn with Rick Perlstein - Why Is This Happening? - Air Date 9-1-20 How did America's modern conservative movement come to power? Historian and author Rick Perlstein's prolific work has traced the arc of modern electoral politics, and specifically has laid out how modern conservatism arose. Ch. 9: Why the "Reagan Regime" Endures - The United States of Anxiety - Air Date 3-7-22 Presidencies are rarely transformational, and neither Biden nor Trump have lived up to their supporters' dreams. So what does it take to really change our politics? Host Kai Wright is joined by political theorist Corey Robin to confront that question. FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 12: Final comments on my first debate about Reagan TAKE ACTION! MIDTERMS MINUTE 2022 - Installment #1:  Today's focus is on toss-up House races in California, New York, and Ohio, and OPEN or NEW seats that are *leaning* Democrat or Republican: GET FULL DETAILS AND ACTION LINKS Researched & Written by BOTL Communications Director Amanda Hoffman  MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions) SHOW IMAGE: Description: A large portrait of former American President Ronald Reagan in a dark suit and red tie is framed on a wall in a dim, museum-like room. His smiling face is softly lit with a spotlight. Credit: “President Ronald Re[a]gan” by LunchboxLarry, Flickr | License: CC BY 2.0  | Changes: Slightly cropped

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So, a Jewish man and a rabbi walk into a fish. The first travels further into his past to get to the future. The second walks through a subway turnstile. Wait a second, this isn't a setup for a joke! Co-hosts Lee and Charles are here to reel you in with all sorts of jumbles of details such as Commedia dell'Arte, PATCO, following through to the end, and much more! This week we're having a special guest… or should we say guests! In honor of Lee's birthday, we're having a cavalcade of old and new guests chime in with their thoughts on this week's episode. It's chaotic. It's fresh. It's something else. Tune in to the end to hear the whole hodge-podge! In this episode we talk about the Passover Haggadah used in the final scene of the episode. Here's a link to some pictures from that Haggadah (drawings by Leonard Baskin): https://tinyurl.com/yc5rkehr patreon.com/northernoverexposurepodcast Theme music by Matt Jackson Podcast Artwork by Bball Y'all bballyall.com Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud. write in: northernoverexposurepodcast@gmail.com twitter: twitter.com/NorthernOverPod

If you're not a patron you can get the full episode by visiting patreon.com/workstoppage and support us with $5 a month. In the second part of our series on the decline of the US labor movement, we discuss the impact of business unionism in the 1970s and the 1980s.  We dispel the commonly promoted image that Jimmy Carter was a friend of the working class, and cover some of the many anti-labor actions taken by his administration.  We cover the Reagan years, the PATCO strike, and the rise of Neoliberalism.  Finally we go over the development and spread of Lean Manufacturing and Just-In-Time Logistics, and how those methods of management have come to shape today's labor environment.  Throughout, we show how the class collaborationist ideology of business unionism left the major US labor unions totally unprepared to deal with the assault by business in the 70s and 80s.  In our last episode of the series, we will discuss some of the more recent developments in the 90s and 2000s, some myths and realities of our current labor climate, and what we need to change to rebuild a strong labor movement in the US. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX Follow the pod @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter, John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee.

On this week's show, excerpts from some of the Network shows that focused on AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka, who died on August 5. In a year when we lost so many, it's still hard to believe that Rich – who walked so many picket lines, who thundered forth at so many rallies -- is really no longer with us. So it was a special honor to listen through the labor radio shows and podcasts that paid tribute to Rich Trumka, to hear the old stories and some new ones, and to hear his voice once again. We begin with the AFL-CIO's own podcast, State of the Unions, which talked with a characteristically optimistic Trumka in 2018, followed by a 2020 Labor Day interview on America's Work Force Radio. Then labor historian Joe McCartin, who been invited onto the August 5 Your Rights At Work show to discuss the 40th anniversary of the PATCO strike, reacts to Trumka's death that morning. We go back to the State of the Unions podcast and America's Work Force Radio for thoughts on Trumka's life and legacy from Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and The Nation's John Nichols. Then it's out to the Northwest for reactions on the ground on the Working to Live in Southwest Washington podcast, and on Labor Express Radio, labor educator Steven Ashby casts a critical eye on Trumka's legacy. Finally, we wrap up with the Labor History Today podcast, where Rich Trumka – who rose to national prominence when he led the 1988 Pittston strike – recounts how the mine workers won that historic strike.   Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people's issues and concerns. #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @AWFUnionPodcast @DCLabor @SWWACLC @WLUW @DCLabor Edited and produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru Harold Phillips.

Fah loses it big time. Jah attempts to share his day to day dealings on the ever lively Patco station.

Last month marked the grim anniversary of one of the darkest days in American labor history. Forty years ago, President Ronald Regan crushed a strike by the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO), fired over 11,000 federal workers, and declared “open season” on the labor movement. In the years that followed, replacing striking workers became a commonplace practice in the private sector, union membership declined to historic lows, the wealth and power of the 1% exploded while real wages for most workers have remained stagnant, despite workers in the US being more productive than ever. The breaking of the PATCO strike was an event that played an outsized role in shaping the world we are living in today—a world in which a once-strong labor movement had its back broken, leaving working people to be systematically stripped of their individual will to exercise their rights in the workplace and their collective ability to protect themselves from being crushed into subservience by the profit-seeking prerogatives of the business class.As part of a special collaboration with Jacobin magazine, TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez joined hosts of The Jacobin Show Jen Pan and Paul Prescod for an extended episode examining the past, present, and future of the American labor movement. In this segment from the show, Alvarez breaks down the historical significance and political legacy of Reagan breaking the PATCO strike. We are sharing this segment with our TRNN audience with permission from Jacobin.Subscribe to the Jacobin YouTube channel and tune in every week for new episodes of The Jacobin Show: https://www.youtube.com/c/JacobinMagAnd, of course, become a monthly sustainer of our work at TRNN: https://therealnews.com/donate

Shortie but a goodie. The boys have an "uneventful" week.

Episode 64 The Federal Aviation Administration took a hit as Congress investigated issues with the 737 Max. What needs to be done to rebuild the FAA’s worldwide stature? How will they regain trust in their certification process? Guest is Sandy Murdock who served as FAA Chief Counsel and Chief Legal Officer for all rulemaking, environmental, acquisition, personnel, and ethical and litigation matters. Sandy led the FAA legal effort on PATCO strike and was the principal FAA spokesperson with the media for all strike related matters. He also served as Acting FAA Deputy Administrator. John shares his experience as part of FAA alignment efforts with the European air safety agency, EASA. John recalls promises that were never completed, contributing to friction between the agencies. Sandy offers perspectives of the many demands on the FAA. He looks at what the agency is equipped to accomplish and offers thoughts in potential paths forward. Flight Safety Detectives is sponsored by Avemco Insurance. Mention the Flight Safety Detectives podcast and receive a 5% discount!

Broadcast on January 21, 2021 Hosted by Chris Garlock This week's show: Joe McCartin on Biden's firing of Peter Robb, Trump-appointed general counsel for the National Labor Relations Board, who helped Reagan bust PATCO in 1981. McCartin wrote "Collision Course: Ronald Reagan, the Air Traffic Controllers, and the Strike that Changed America." Becky Kolins Givan on “Strike For The Common Good: Fighting for the Future of Public Education”; she'll be discussing this online next Monday, January 25, 5:00 pm EST with Joe McCartin, hosted by the Albert Shanker Institute. Steve Striffler, co-editor “Organizing for Power: Building a 21st Century Labor Movement in Boston.” Plus: Worker's Song by the Dropkick Murphys. Produced by Chris Garlock; engineered by Kaliah. @wpfwdc @aflcio #1u #unions #laborradiopod

Danny talks about his work in progress, "The Last Strike", which focuses on the "true story of the '81 PATCO strike when Ronald Reagan fired 11,345 Air Traffic Controllers, changing the American workplace forever". The Kindling Group, led by Danny, is about to go into post-production on the documentary, and they currently have a Kickstarter fundraising campaign at --- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kindlinggroup/the-last-strike-a-feature-length-documentary Danny tells us about a couple of other Kindling Group productions, and the group's work on "impact campaigns to inspire, entertain, and ignite change". See more at www.kindlinggroup.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-jackson2/support

AUGUST 5 - 1981 Reagan dismantles PATCO; 1864 Battle of Mobile Bay; 16914 1st Traffic light installed; 1969 Patrick Stargill knocks ball out of poark/2011 A-Rod suspended for 211 games; 1956 Happy Birthday Maureen McCormick, Brady Bunch; 19625 Happy Birthday Patrick Ewing, NY Knicks, Olympic winner; 2184 Happy Birthday Christine Chapel, Star Trek

Bernie Wagenblast is a Cranford, NJ native and the owner of Transportation Radio.   His career has combined two of his primary professional interests; transportation and communications. He started as an on-air New York City traffic reporter for Shadow Traffic when they opened their NYC operations. This included doing reports on stations such as WABC, WINS and WBAB. He then spent over a decade in the public sector, including being operations manager for TRANSCOM, a coalition of transportation agencies in the NY, NJ, CT area. In these positions, he's had extensive media relations experience which includes interviews with Good Morning America, The New York Times, The Washington Post, AP, and Bloomberg. He is currently the editor of the Transportation Communications Newsletter, the AASHTO Daily Transportation Update, TransCentral and the ITS Michigan Newsletter. He's also the host of the ITE Talks Transportation podcast. In addition, Bernie serves as the voice of the NYC subway's "Next Train" announcements, AirTrain Newark and PATCO. You'll also catch his voice on a variety of videos, commercials and phone systems. You can hear samples by clicking this link: https://www.pinterest.com/brwagenblast/voiceover/ Bernie joins Mitch to talk about how he got started in radio and his views about where the whole radio, internet radio and podcast industry is headed.   Follow his transportation Twitter updates @TransportComm.   For more information about the podcast in general, send us an email: info@beinhakerlaw.com   To follow Mitch and the podcast, go to https://linktr.ee/beinhakerlaw.  Please review us on Apple Podcasts and Podchaser and thanks for your continued support!  Sponsorships and paid guest appearances are available.  Connect with us by email or on social media.   With this episode, we are excited to introduce our new affiliate sponsors.  Use this fantastic services and support us at the podcast at the same time!   Nowsite.marketing.  Bring your digital marketing to a new level with their propriety 3-click system driven by AI.  Listen to their commercial spot during the episode and contact us to arrange an introductory Zoom chat to learn all about this fantastic service.  Yes, we use it to promote the podcast!   Digital Accelerant - the digital business card that generates leads.  Get a custom branded digital card with information and links to all your social media, email and other information.  Text LAW to 21000 to connect with us and request more details.   Fetch Internet.  Fetch is an app that creates a secure and high-speed mobile internet connection for laptops and desktop computers.  For a one-time fee, eliminate the cost of monthly hotspots, avoid unsecure public wifi at airports, hotels, restaurants, etc...  Visit our landing page for more information and to support the podcast.

Episode 52: The final entry in a multi-part series on labor, let's wrap things up by talking about the 1981 PATCO strike, the Volcker shock, and Ronald Reagan.

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This week on the Heartland Labor Forum, it's 38 days and counting that the Blackjewell coal miners of Harlan County Kentucky are occupying the tracks saying “No Pay, We Stay!” […] The post Miners on the Tracks and Revisiting PATCO appeared first on KKFI.

This week at In The Past Lane, the American History podcast, it’s time for a special Labor Day episode where I speak with historian Erik Loomis about his new book, “A History of America in Ten Strikes.” The annual Labor Day holiday is often marked by last trips to the beach and backyard barbecues. But Labor Day was established by American workers in 1882 to draw attention to three things: First, the essential role of workers in creating all of the nation’s wealth and abundance. Second, that American workers faced constant threats to their well-being by abusive and greedy employers who forced them work long hours for inadequate pay. And third, that if workers succumbed to this oppression, America would cease to be a democracy. Rather, it would gradually resemble an old world society ruled by a small aristocracy. Long before 1882 and certainly ever since, American workers have had to fight for fairness, justice, equality, and dignity in the workplace. And these concerns are very much alive in 2019. So, as we debate issues like the $15 minimum wage, Medicare for all, Social Security, corporate taxation, automation and robots, and so on, we’d do well to look into the long history of workers and their struggles for a slice of the American dream. In the course of our discussion, Erik Loomis explains: Why the history of work and workers is central to US history. How the onset of the industrial revolution created new conditions for the exploitation of workers – and as a consequence – the first strikes. Why We should think of the groundswell of self-emancipation of enslaved people during the Civil War as, in the words of WEB DuBois, a general strike. Why laissez-faire is a myth that obscures the fact that the role of the government in labor-capital conflicts nearly always determines their outcome.   How and why racism has been a persistent obstacle to workers of different racial and ethnic backgrounds uniting along class lines against their employers.  Why workers in the Gilded Age believed in capitalism, but also believed that it had become rigged in favor of business over workers. How small but influential groups of socialists, anarchists, and communists within the labor movement have benefited workers, but also exposed the labor movement to persecution in the name of anti-communism. How federal policies and court decisions since the 1950s – especially Ronald Reagan’s firing of 11,000 Air Traffic Controllers in 1981 - have dramatically weakened the American labor movement. And, finally, what are we to make of recent labor actions – especially walkouts and strikes by teachers.  Recommended reading:  Erik Loomis, A History of America in Ten Strikes (The New Press, 2018) Philip Dray, There Is Power in a Union: The Epic Story of Labor in America Melvyn Dubofsky, We Shall Be All: A History of the Industrial Workers of the World Steven Greenhouse, Beaten Down, Worked Up: The Past, Present, and Future of American Labor Emily Guendelsberger, On the Clock: What Low-Wage Work Did to Me and How It Drives America Insane David Montgomery, The Fall of the House of Labor Edward T. O’Donnell, Henry George and the Crisis of Inequality: Progress and Poverty in the Gilded Age   More info about Erik Loomis - website   Follow In The Past Lane on Twitter  @InThePastLane Instagram  @InThePastLane Facebook: InThePastLanePodcast YouTube: InThePastLane   Music for This Episode Jay Graham, ITPL Intro (JayGMusic.com) Kevin McCleod, “Impact Moderato” (Free Music Archive) Andy Cohen, “Trophy Endorphins” (Free Music Archive) Borrtex, “Perception” (Free Music Archive) Jon Luc Hefferman, “Winter Trek” (Free Music Archive) The Bell, “I Am History” (Free Music Archive) Production Credits Executive Producer: Lulu Spencer Technical Advisors: Holly Hunt and Jesse Anderson Podcasting Consultant: Dave Jackson of the School of Podcasting Podcast Editing: Wildstyle Media Photographer: John Buckingham  Graphic Designer: Maggie Cellucci Website by: ERI Design Legal services: Tippecanoe and Tyler Too Social Media management: The Pony Express Risk Assessment: Little Big Horn Associates Growth strategies: 54 40 or Fight   Recommended History Podcasts Ben Franklin’s World with Liz Covart @LizCovart The Age of Jackson Podcast @AgeofJacksonPod Backstory podcast – the history behind today’s headlines @BackstoryRadio Past Present podcast with Nicole Hemmer, Neil J. Young, and Natalia Petrzela @PastPresentPod 99 Percent Invisible with Roman Mars @99piorg Slow Burn podcast about Watergate with @leoncrawl The Memory Palace – with Nate DiMeo, story teller extraordinaire @thememorypalace The Conspirators – creepy true crime stories from the American past @Conspiratorcast The History Chicks podcast @Thehistorychix My History Can Beat Up Your Politics @myhist Professor Buzzkill podcast – Prof B takes on myths about the past @buzzkillprof Footnoting History podcast @HistoryFootnote The History Author Show podcast @HistoryDean More Perfect podcast - the history of key US Supreme Court cases @Radiolab Revisionist History with Malcolm Gladwell @Gladwell Radio Diaries with Joe Richman @RadioDiaries DIG history podcast @dig_history The Story Behind – the hidden histories of everyday things @StoryBehindPod Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen – specifically its American Icons series @Studio360show Uncivil podcast – fascinating takes on the legacy of the Civil War in contemporary US @uncivilshow Stuff You Missed in History Class @MissedinHistory The Whiskey Rebellion – two historians discuss topics from today’s news @WhiskeyRebelPod American History Tellers ‏@ahtellers The Way of Improvement Leads Home with historian John Fea @JohnFea1 The Bowery Boys podcast – all things NYC history @BoweryBoys Ridiculous History @RidiculousHSW The Rogue Historian podcast with historian @MKeithHarris The Road To Now podcast @Road_To_Now Retropod with @mikerosenwald © In The Past Lane, 2019

We’re living here in Allentown (and Hamburg for one match) for this edition of WWF Championship Wrestling from August 1, 1981! - Bob Backlund takes on Moondog Rex, with extended thoughts on kids rushing the ring in the aftermath and people running on the field at sporting events - Andre the Giant gets very serious and wastes no time - A complete Joe McHugh introduction with an update on the doctor - Tag team action between relatively equal teams ends in a bizarre DQ - Breaking down which of the Three Wise Men managers I would want if I was a 1981 WWF heel - Watching older wrestling at a faster speed - Why Mil Mascaras is the Mexican wrestler who got all the publicity during his heyday - Capt. Lou Albano dumps the Moondogs for a new team: the returning Mr. Fuji and debuting Mr. Saito Plus: - Recapping Backlund’s somewhat one-dimensional first half of 1981 - Referee Danny Davis’ spectacular hairdo - Pondering a dinner with Fred Blassie’s mid-1981 stable - Events of August 1981: The PATCO strike, a baseball strike ends, and MTV begins - A common male/female trope in older TV commercials - Vince McMahon and Pat Patterson’s introductions on the weekly TV shows Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown

We’re living here in Allentown (and Hamburg for one match) for this edition of WWF Championship Wrestling from August 1, 1981! - Bob Backlund takes on Moondog Rex, with extended thoughts on kids rushing the ring in the aftermath and people running on the field at sporting events - Andre the Giant gets very serious and wastes no time - A complete Joe McHugh introduction with an update on the doctor - Tag team action between relatively equal teams ends in a bizarre DQ - Breaking down which of the Three Wise Men managers I would want if I was a 1981 WWF heel - Watching older wrestling at a faster speed - Why Mil Mascaras is the Mexican wrestler who got all the publicity during his heyday - Capt. Lou Albano dumps the Moondogs for a new team: the returning Mr. Fuji and debuting Mr. Saito Plus: - Recapping Backlund’s somewhat one-dimensional first half of 1981 - Referee Danny Davis’ spectacular hairdo - Pondering a dinner with Fred Blassie’s mid-1981 stable - Events of August 1981: The PATCO strike, a baseball strike ends, and MTV begins - A common male/female trope in older TV commercials - Vince McMahon and Pat Patterson’s introductions on the weekly TV shows Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown

Charlie and Joel talk cooking... no, not the whole time! They also discuss Crazy Ex-Girlfriend at Radio City Music Hall, a surprise guest, Netflix’s search algorithms, dueling Teller impressions, the silhouette thing from Austin Powers, the Inside Baseball nature of podcasts, Criss Angel in Vegas, how magic works, existence of an actual Avenue Q, Go Go Gadjet at Field House, a country Mega Ticket to BB&T Pavilion, Luke Bryan, the rain in May, what PATCO stands for, Joel singing way to much, Death Cab for Cutie, the Lumineers, and teasing the Lonely Island.

Labor Know Your Rights: Episode 30 Part 4 PATCO. You can contact us at: Email: LaborKnowYourRights@gmail.com Website: www.laborknowyourrights.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/laborknowyourrights/ The National League of Justice and Security Professionals: www.nljsp.us Now on Youtube: www.youtube.com To leave a comment or question please dial 1-855-625-8610. If you are outside of the US, Canada, or Carribbean, or if you want make your recording using a voice recorder, please visit lifeonrecord.com

Labor Know Your Rights: Episode 30 Part 3 PATCO. You can contact us at: Email: LaborKnowYourRights@gmail.com Website: www.laborknowyourrights.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/laborknowyourrights/ The National League of Justice and Security Professionals: www.nljsp.us Now on Youtube: www.youtube.com To leave a comment or question please dial 1-855-625-8610. If you are outside of the US, Canada, or Carribbean, or if you want make your recording using a voice recorder, please visit lifeonrecord.com

Labor Know Your Rights: Episode 30 Part 2 PATCO. You can contact us at: Email: LaborKnowYourRights@gmail.com Website: www.laborknowyourrights.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/laborknowyourrights/ The National League of Justice and Security Professionals: www.nljsp.us Now on Youtube: www.youtube.com To leave a comment or question please dial 1-855-625-8610. If you are outside of the US, Canada, or Carribbean, or if you want make your recording using a voice recorder, please visit lifeonrecord.com

Labor Know Your Rights: Episode 30 Part 1 PATCO. You can contact us at: Email: LaborKnowYourRights@gmail.com Website: www.laborknowyourrights.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/laborknowyourrights/ The National League of Justice and Security Professionals: www.nljsp.us Now on Youtube: www.youtube.com To leave a comment or question please dial 1-855-625-8610. If you are outside of the US, Canada, or Carribbean, or if you want make your recording using a voice recorder, please visit lifeonrecord.com 

June 11, 2018 / 16:45 / Race Street Pier under the Ben Franklin Bridge / Race Street Pier, Race Street at Christopher Columbus Boulevard / This pier, which is nestled right next to the Ben Franklin Bridge, affords a great view of the water and the surrounding urban landscape / I’ve always been attracted to the sites and sounds of this bridge, and the pier was the perfect place to record it / There’s the PATCO train running to and from Camden, NJ across the river, the hum of the traffic on the bridge, and even an occasional whine from the Market-Frankford Line train as it emerges from underground to head towards northeast Philly / Rush hour is the best time to capture all these sounds, along with the runners, pedestrians and skateboarders on the pier itself // All recordings and Photos by Michael Lawrence See the PDF: https://issuu.com/bivouacrecording/docs/60_minute_cities-_philadelphia To know more about purchasing an album from us please see: https://bivouacrecording.postach.io/post/i-just-bought-an-album-when-will-i-recieve-it

Joseph McCartin joins us to talk about the history of public worker unionism, the legacy of PATCO, and how today’s workers can build power across the workforce. The post Belabored Podcast #133: Laboring Against Privatization, with Joseph A. McCartin appeared first on Dissent Magazine.

The public had their first opportunity to ride refurbished PATCO cars on Thursday.

Today's guest on the Nato Sessions is Vernon Reid, multi-Grammy-winning guitarist with Living Colour. Vernon and I talk about his roots in avant garde jazz with drummer Ronald Shannon Jackson, his ties to both fabled New York healthcare union SEIU 1199 and Reagan's attack on PATCO, and the price comedians and musicians have to pay to be free. And of course, Captain America.

Amidst the protests in Wisconsin between Governor Walker and teacher's unions over collective bargaining rights (including salary & benefits) and the state budget deficit, I try to shed some light on the situtation, while dissecting the political ramifications of removing a union's primary form of leverage. Are unions a good thing? What would 'breaking the backs' of organized labor mean for unions and future election math? Would stripping the unions of their bargaining rights really solve the budget deficit problems in Wisconsin (or other states, for that matter)? As someone who has never been in a union, nor worked in an industry where unions were an option, I welcome additional insight from those who have.  Also, I discuss the 2012 Federal budget and the threat by the GOP of a government shutdown. Have we seen this tantrum before in 1995 when Republicans shut down the government only to see Clinton's ratings soar and the GOP receiving the lion's share of the blame in the public eye? Are threats like this, from either party, a constructive alternative or should there be more focus on making an effective argument before resorting to such dramatic and unnecessary tactics? Finally, I round out the show with an update on the situation in Libya. Due to his desire to hold onto power until 'the last drop of his blood is spilled', it appears that the only solution in sight is the physical removal (and/or death of Gadhafi). Also, I delve into the ramifications of widespread protests in the Middle East and the concern that it may find its way to Saudi Arabia and the effect this might have on the U.S. (aka: foreign policy & oil imports). Again, we return to the question: Does the United States, based upon the circumstances, support democracy in principle or in practice?  www.stimulatedboredom.com