Cliff Schecter, News of the Week & Film Guy Matthew Weiss

April 27, 2012

It’s Casual Friday and Cliff Schecter (@cliffschecter) from Libertas LLC is here to discuss all the week’s news.  Show topic: The splintering of America as states push further and further away from Federal regulations.  On the brighter side, film guy Matthew Weiss (@langdonboom) shares his pick of the week and some words of wisdom (quoting the great John Cassavetes).  Click thru for to watch the trailer for Matthew’s pick, find links and updates too.  Use this post as today’s thread. 

A Nation in Chaos by Digby

A Call to Action UniteWomen

Check out NYCOccupy in anticipation of May 1st. and MayDayNYC.

Gingrich at the Zoo….can you find the campaign funds?

(via @BuzzFeedAndrew)

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