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September's Lowdown

Why the McCain drill-more-oil campaign is pure flim flam

Here they come--America's Drill Team! Out front are the two high-strutting leaders, John McCain and George W, thrusting their drum-major batons and chanting "Drill! Drill! Drill!" Right behind them are the famous Marching Lobbyists of Big Oil, and--look!--prancing alongside are House minority leader John Boehner and the Merry Pranksters of the Republican caucus, doing a precision routine of call and response

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LIVE: Hightower in Denver, Live From Main Street!

By Jim Hightower - Sat., 8/23/08

On Sunday, 8/24, Hightower appeared on stage in Denver at Live From Main Street's "So You Say You Want Change: Exploring the Conflicts and Opportunities Ahead" Hosted by Laura Flanders -- with guests Van Jones, Donna Edwards, and many... [read more]