Guest: Jamie Court of ConsumerWatchdog.com
Thursday’s show starts with some breaking news on Egypt: Mubarak will speak at 3:00pm EST.
UPDATE – BREAKING NEWS: Though many thought that Mubarak would announce he was stepping down instead he confirmed that he is committed to continue as president until his term is over in September but has delegated powers to the vice president Omar Suleiman, who also spoke today.
Protesters in Tahrir Square chant “Leave! Leave! Leave!” while waving their shoes after hearing the speech.
Mubarak was 50 minutes late for his address. This generated a great Twitter hashtag – Why Mubarak is late.
The Egyptian military has been secretly detaining and torturing those it suspects of being involved in pro-democracy protests
More on the labor union strikes from yesterday:
These popular protests in Cairo have released the fury of the middle and under-classes in Egypt- Sam Seder
Follow Sam’s Twitter List for dispatches directly from Egypt.
So what’s the score on the 112th Congress? 2 resignations and 0 legislation. Republican Congressman for New York Chris Lee resigned after a “fit, fun, and classy” photo leaked from CraigsList. Another married, right wing, family values Republican looking to get a little bit on the side. Stay classy.
House GOP is stumbling and is having a tough time dealing with the new resident nut-jobs. Speaking of nut-jobs, Jon Kyl will not seek reelection in 2012.
Consumer advocate Jamie Court, president of ConsumerWatchdog.org and author of the book, “The Progressive Guide to Raising Hell” joins Sam to discuss the health care mandate and the repeal efforts by the House. He would like to see the mandate removed from the bill and just keep good provisions in. Sam steers the conversation to the skyrocketing health care premium hikes in California and Blue Shield’s pledge to raise rates as high as 59%.
Jamie Court’s book as well as other Majority Report guests’ tomes can be found and purchased via the MR Book and Movie Shop.
Welcome to The Flip Side! Sadly today’s post show news stories need a little musical accompaniment:
- New York Fed Economists Say Bush-Era Bankruptcy Law Fueled Over 200,000 Foreclosures
- Republican’s proposed budget cuts – family planning, education, high-speed rail…
And Sam also took IMs from listeners! Not sure how to IM Sam? We put together a quick “How To” on setting up Instant Messenger with the AIM Express app.
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P.S. Sam also let on that a certain co-host of Break Room Live will call in on Tuesday!
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11:00 am
morning.
“The Progressive Guide to Raising Hell.”?
his next book “The Progressive Guide to Salvation”?
i wonder how it compares to Saul Alinsky’s writing?
“The greatest enemy of individual freedom is the individual himself.”
“Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.”
“Once you accept your own death, all of a sudden you’re free to live. You no longer care about your reputation. You no longer care except so far as your life can be used tactically to promote a cause you believe in.”
Saul Alinsky
Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.
Saul Alinsky
Tactics mean doing what you can with what you have.
Saul Alinsky
11:27 am
Lots happening in Egypt. Still much confusion if Mubarak will hand over power tonight. Soft Coup happening? Suileman to lead? Protesters are hanging in there, especially with Doctors and Lawyers joining them.
11:29 am
DavidCornDC David Corn
If the #Egypt military says Mubarak is stepping down, doesn’t that mean, uh, he’s stepping down? #guns
11:30 am
monaeltahawy Mona Eltahawy
#Egypt revolution goal was democracy with civilians in charge, not faux freedom with armed forces in charge. #Jan25
11:32 am
See, it’s mass confusion, trying to get protesters to retreat. Won’t happen!
LaraABCNews Lara Setrakian
by DavidCornDC
#Egypt’s Minister of Information is hedging – says it’s all a rumor. Anticipation and euphoria building regardless.
11:33 am
No sound on Sammy Cam
11:34 am
Mornin T!
hope you’re feeling better today.
11:38 am
A bit better, thanks. Still angry though!
11:42 am
ya T, me too.
11:47 am
Proudlib James Frye
RT @ProducerMatthew: Just in: Reuters – Information minister says President Mubarak is not resigning. #egypt http://twitpic.com/3ybuzn
He’s not resigning, just turning his power over. Could mean he could retake control?
11:47 am
since 1968 as a matter of fact.
11:47 am
right now its 6:45 pm in cairo. when cnn / others report that mubarek will speak tonight, does that mean its happening in a little bit or that its timed for tonight in the united states?
11:49 am
This was the straw, yesterday, for me….
DavidCornDC David Corn
Winning a cold future. RT @nationaljournal EXCLUSIVE: Obama to cut billions from heating oil program for the poor. http://njour.nl/gm6ovT
11:56 am
did you read the comments on that article? the consistent theme seems to be a variation of the cadillac welfare queen or brillant suggestions like move to someplace warm.
individuals i know that get heap assistance are sitting in the dark with their thermostats at 65.
why obama thinks that he has to hurt the poor and middle class to claim that he is serious about the budget is criminal.
11:49 am
good young man sams interviewing.
“Once you accept your own death, all of a sudden you’re free to live. You no longer care about your reputation. You no longer care except so far as your life can be used tactically to promote a cause you believe in.”
Saul Alinsky
11:51 am
ya T, it’s a pisser alright.
got to me too.
11:57 am
dem/repub distinctions are ineffective when 90% of congress is compromised.
it always boils down to individuals.
12:01 pm
Artist/cartoonist DonkeyHotey created this awesome (though damn disturbing) pics of Sam’s new microphone and satirical political sketches.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/donkeyhotey
12:07 pm
Nice slick & smooth recovery from the phone cut, guys! Congratulations on making that new hardware pay!!!
12:07 pm
Austerity plan c/o Obama (Bernanke) Inc.!
12:17 pm
ballot measures:
initiative:
Any issue may be placed before the voters, either amending the Constitution or revising or adding to the Oregon Revised Statutes. Constitutional initiatives require the signature of eight percent of recent voters to qualify for the ballot; statutory reforms require six percent.
referendum:
The public may act to undo any bill passed by the Oregon Legislative Assembly, by putting a referendum on the ballot. A referendum requires four percent of recent voters to qualify for the ballot.
referral:
The Legislative Assembly may refer any bill it passes to the public for approval, and must do so for any amendment to the Constitution. Additionally, the Legislative Assembly may refer revisions to the Constitution; a revision differs from an amendment in that it may alter multiple provisions of the Constitution.
12:21 pm
Americans have to remember that insurers can’t outsource their business overseas, because most countries operating on capital markets have universal health care!
That is, Americans sell their risk to the insurance companies, and there is a limited amount of that risk (in the US population) than the demand from the insurance companies. That inherently puts the American public at an ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE!!!
It’s time for Americans to stop the insurance companies using the US taxpayers as their WELFARE MOTHERS, sucking off of the teats of their US Government shelters! Let insurers compete openly for American health risk, without their artificial edifices!
12:36 pm
they’ve been planning this type of crash since the 1920′s.
12:38 pm
NickKristof Nicholas Kristof
by DavidCornDC
Word of caution: Wait before celebrating in Egypt. Those in power may dump Mubarak, but they may change the system.
12:56 pm
12:57 pm
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1:00 pm
Myla is the perfect age to write for the National Enquirer.
1:01 pm
1:03 pm
Sam 0n Craigslist
http://flic.kr/p/9h9rsv
1:49 pm
not sam – you’re a gem!
I swear this is the only podcast available while the news is still news!
5:42 pm
Gah, you have to warn me when you’re going to play that O’Reilly “get my pipe UP” clip- I always get a little surprise throw-up when I hear that.