Credit Card Outrage.... Senator Sanders... Senator Dodd... Senator Schumer... MoveOn.Org Political Action Activism Opportunity...

["Credit Card Outrage"; as submitted by SenatorSanders on May 14, 2009; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INmxtVB0dg4]

Passing This On (Modified Somewhat for Inclusion Here) / Received from D. Mintz, MoveOn.Org Political Action on 6/14/09:

"... Have you ever looked at your credit card statement and realized your interest rate was twice what it was the month before? Or wondered why you're getting charged a late fee when you paid your bill on time?

Credit card companies are notorious for back-handed maneuvers like these. And they've been doing this for so long, it almost feels hopeless to protest...

But now, the Senate is considering a strong bill to outlaw some of their most egregious abuses... But the bill isn't moving, and too many senators are scared to take truly bold action against the banks...

If enough of us speak out together quickly, we can make sure Congress knows we expect them to protect voters, not banks...

... As long as the banks are the ones writing the rules, we'll continue to have a system that's good for them and bad for everyone else...

Since the early 1980s, the government has gotten rid of more and more regulations at the banks' urging. Entire industries have sprung up built on misleading people and taking advantage of them...

Now that we've seen the disastrous consequences of that deregulation, we have to act.

The House bill passed by a big margin, but the Senate bill, sponsored by Senator Chris Dodd, is significantly tougher on the banks. If we don't pass strong reform now—in this moment of anger at the industry's wild abuses—we may not get the chance again. That's why we need to speak out right away to make sure the banks can't block or water down these necessary reforms."

To read more and/or sign the associated petition (for a "strong Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights...) - go to (copy and paste in the address bar):

http://pol.moveon.org/creditcards/?id=16136-14968754-I8yncyx&t=4

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The commentary (spell-corrected & slightly revised here) that I (along with signing the petition) sent along:

"What a lot of credit card companies and associated lending institutions are doing to the American people seems downright criminal.

Please take action so that

1) the American public gets a fair shake;

2) the American public gets clear and concise information about the economic contracts they might choose to enter into;

3) credit card companies and associated lending institutions are no longer allowed to alter economic contracts in an underhanded and exploitative manner;

4) credit card companies and associated lending institutions are forbidden to harass the American public via home phones or cell phones(including hang-up calls, multiple messages, etc)- which can lead to counter-productive [stress]; and...

5) what we are left with are "win-win" honest contracts that both borrowers and lenders can benefit from in a dignified integral manner.

In addition, if any of this could be made retrospective... (Is some restitution to the victims of unfair practices in order?) THAT would be WONDERFUL..."

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Care to join us in this extremely important slice of activism?????

Go to:

http://pol.moveon.org/creditcards/?id=16136-14968754-I8yncyx&t=4

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Peace, Love, Equality and Humane Justice,

NS

Obama on Torture Photos... You Tube... Investigate Cheney... Activism - If You So Choose - Link

["Obama: Photos Not "Sensational," Would "Inflame Anti-America"; as submitted by tpmtv on May 13, 2009; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-Y0c--VgAo]

"The news is buzzing that Dick Cheney would welcome a commission to investigate Bush-era torture - but we need to make it clear that a mere investigation is not enough. What we need is a prosecution.

The buzz intensifed on May 10, when Cheney told CBS' Bob Schieffer that he hopes for a public discussion of the CIA memos on torture - or, as he refers to it, "enhanced interrogation techniques."

Only after a thorough investigation by a U.S. attorney will we know for sure whether and to what extent Cheney broke the law and besmirched the Constitution while serving in the Bush administration. And if he did break the law, he deserves to be prosecuted and sent to prison..."

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"I just took action to tell Attorney General Holder to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Cheney and -- pending the outcome of that investigation -- to prosecute him to the fullest extent of the law. I hope you will, too.

Please have a look and take action...

http://act.credoaction.com/campaign/prosecute_cheney/?r_by=4005-1963986-KmllRXx&rc=confemail [Copy and Paste in Address Bar]

Thanks!"

NS [The wording in this letter was provided by Credo Action; bold print mine]

Gillibrand... Obama... New York... Health Care... Same Sex Marriage... You Tube Videos

["Senator Gillibrand "listens" to WNYers"; as submitted to You Tube by WIVBTV on May 04, 2009; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PqPpEBiS4Y]

["Commentary on President Obama's Health Care Announcement"; as submitted to You Tube by DemRapidResponse on May 11, 2009; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5M69OzncSA]

["On Hardball, Miss California Vs. Gay Marriage"; as submitted to You Tube by keithmsnbcer on
May 12, 2009; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghwlzfNj9rY]

Thoughts anyone?

Barack Obama... Michelle Obama... "Wanda Sykes... White House Correspondents Dinner"... "Celebrate You"... You Tube Videos

["Corbin Bleu - Celebrate You - Official Music Video"; as submitted to You Tube by hollywoodrecords
on February 06, 2009; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF848tAENQg]

["Wanda Sykes... at White House Correspondents' Dinner Part 1"; as submitted to You Tube by firedoglake on May 09, 2009; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3ewEkcc2Yw]

["{Part 2} Wanda Sykes @ White House Correspondents Dinner"; as submitted by NewsPoliticsNews on
May 09, 2009; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdkEHIjsXQI]