http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavelToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a mallett but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel, you have the power, you be the judge, you decide.enCopyright Mitch Mallett (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 05:30:00 GMTFri, 31 Jul 2015 13:00:00 GMTPolitics ProgressiveBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/56c9da6d-056d-41a8-a4b2-d968f296a45f_mitch_square.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavelToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a mallett but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel, you have the power, you be the judge, you decide.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.compolitics progressive,harry reid,mitch mallett,tossed voter registration forms,too hot,detroit bankruptcy,trayvon martin,irs,climate change,darrell issaIts Your Gavel liberal talknoToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a malepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/31/the-morning-edge-don-trump-imagration-speech-in-iowa-on-saturday-3Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/31/the-morning-edge-don-trump-imagration-speech-in-iowa-on-saturday-3/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/31/the-morning-edge-don-trump-imagration-speech-in-iowa-on-saturday-3Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:00:00 GMTThe Morning Edge Don Trump Imagration Speech in Iowa on Saturday 3We planned on doing this show both on Monday and Wed.  We are doing it this morning. We will play sections and critique. Donald Trump in Iowa: 'Drudge is amazing' By HADAS GOLD 7/25/15 2:58 PM EDT Trump had little good will for the rest of the media in his speech here in front of a packed auditorium of more than 600 people at Oskaloosa high school (with at least 400 in an overflow room). The billionaire real estate mogul opened his speech by bashing the Des Moines Register —whose reporters he had banned from the event, his team said on Friday, illlay sections ill pWe will play sctionsbecause the paper had published an editorial calling on Trump to drop out of the race. “The Des Moines Register is standing outside too," Trump said to cheers from the audience. “It's a super liberal rag that’s not respected around here.” (During the event, the Register’s chief political correspondent Jennifer Jacobs tweeted that the paper did in fact have a reporter inside the auditorium covering the event). Trump said the press often misquotes him and doesn’t accurately report how many people come out to see him or how much he’s worth. “A lot of political press is great like 30, 35 percent,” he said. “Some are so dishonest. You'll have a crowd like this and they'll say it’s miniscule.”   01:02:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoMitch Mallett,Augi Schmitz,Donald TrumpThe Morning Edge Don Trump Imagration Speech in Iowa on Saturday 3http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/29/the-morning-edge-don-trump-imagration-speech-in-iowa-on-saturday-iiPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/29/the-morning-edge-don-trump-imagration-speech-in-iowa-on-saturday-ii/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/29/the-morning-edge-don-trump-imagration-speech-in-iowa-on-saturday-iiWed, 29 Jul 2015 13:00:00 GMTThe Morning Edge Don Trump Imagration Speech in Iowa on Saturday IIWe will play sections and critique. Donald Trump in Iowa: 'Drudge is amazing' By HADAS GOLD 7/25/15 2:58 PM EDT Trump had little good will for the rest of the media in his speech here in front of a packed auditorium of more than 600 people at Oskaloosa high school (with at least 400 in an overflow room). The billionaire real estate mogul opened his speech by bashing the Des Moines Register —whose reporters he had banned from the event, his team said on Friday, illlay sections ill pWe will play sctionsbecause the paper had published an editorial calling on Trump to drop out of the race. “The Des Moines Register is standing outside too," Trump said to cheers from the audience. “It's a super liberal rag that’s not respected around here.” (During the event, the Register’s chief political correspondent Jennifer Jacobs tweeted that the paper did in fact have a reporter inside the auditorium covering the event). Trump said the press often misquotes him and doesn’t accurately report how many people come out to see him or how much he’s worth. “A lot of political press is great like 30, 35 percent,” he said. “Some are so dishonest. You'll have a crowd like this and they'll say it’s miniscule.” Trump also claimed that reporters have been calling him to apologize for mischaracterizing his remarks about Mexican immigrants. 00:56:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDonald Trump,Augi Schmitz,Mitch MallettDonald Trump in Iowa:We will play sections and critique.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/27/the-morning-edge-don-trump-imagration-speech-in-iowa-on-saturdayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/27/the-morning-edge-don-trump-imagration-speech-in-iowa-on-saturday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/27/the-morning-edge-don-trump-imagration-speech-in-iowa-on-saturdayMon, 27 Jul 2015 13:00:00 GMTThe Morning Edge Don Trump Imagration Speech in Iowa on SaturdayWe will play sections and critique. Donald Trump in Iowa: 'Drudge is amazing' By HADAS GOLD 7/25/15 2:58 PM EDT Trump had little good will for the rest of the media in his speech here in front of a packed auditorium of more than 600 people at Oskaloosa high school (with at least 400 in an overflow room). The billionaire real estate mogul opened his speech by bashing the Des Moines Register —whose reporters he had banned from the event, his team said on Friday, illlay sections ill pWe will play sctionsbecause the paper had published an editorial calling on Trump to drop out of the race. “The Des Moines Register is standing outside too," Trump said to cheers from the audience. “It's a super liberal rag that’s not respected around here.” (During the event, the Register’s chief political correspondent Jennifer Jacobs tweeted that the paper did in fact have a reporter inside the auditorium covering the event). Trump said the press often misquotes him and doesn’t accurately report how many people come out to see him or how much he’s worth. “A lot of political press is great like 30, 35 percent,” he said. “Some are so dishonest. You'll have a crowd like this and they'll say it’s miniscule.” Trump also claimed that reporters have been calling him to apologize for mischaracterizing his remarks about Mexican immigrants. 01:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDoald Trump,Mitch Mallett,Agi SchmitzThe Morning Edge Don Trump Imagration Speech in Iowa on Saturdayhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/24/the-morning-edge-new-york-plans-15-an-hour-minimum-wage-for-fast-food-workers-bPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/24/the-morning-edge-new-york-plans-15-an-hour-minimum-wage-for-fast-food-workers-b/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/24/the-morning-edge-new-york-plans-15-an-hour-minimum-wage-for-fast-food-workers-bFri, 24 Jul 2015 13:00:00 GMTThe Morning Edge New York Plans $15-an-Hour Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers BNew York Plans $15-an-Hour Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers By PATRICK McGEEHAN The increase would represent a raise of more than 70 percent for workers earning the state's current minimum wage of $8.75 an hour. ...."A panel appointed by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo recommended on Wednesday that the minimum wage be raised for employees of fast-food chain restaurants throughout the state to $15 an hour over the next few years. Wages would be raised faster in New York City than in the rest of the state to account for the higher cost of living there."..... 01:11:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoAndrew M. Cuomo,Mitch Mallett,Augi Schmitz,$15-an-HourPlans $15-an-Hour Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workershttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/15/the-morning-edge-obama-has-the-first-us-deal-with-iran-in-over-35-yearsPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/15/the-morning-edge-obama-has-the-first-us-deal-with-iran-in-over-35-years/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/15/the-morning-edge-obama-has-the-first-us-deal-with-iran-in-over-35-yearsWed, 15 Jul 2015 13:00:00 GMTThe Morning Edge Obama has the first US deal with Iran in over 35 years.The Morning Edge Last Guest Bud Beck discussing Iran, with Host Augi Schmitz and Co Host Mitch Mallett New York times reported today, " WASHINGTON — Before Congress had even begun its official review, Republican leaders vowed Tuesday to kill President Obama’s nuclear accord with Iran, setting up a fierce fight to save the president’s signature diplomatic achievement. Congress will have 60 days to review the deal, ....., after which it can pass a resolution of approval, pass one of disapproval or do nothing. Mr. Obama would veto a resolution of disapproval, and the opponents could derail the agreement only if they could rally the required two-thirds vote of Congress to override his action. Republican of Tennessee and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. “In the end, those who believe this truly is going to keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon will vote for it. Those who believe that is not the case, and the world is not going to be safer — in some ways it may pave the way for them to get a nuclear weapon — will vote against it.”" 01:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoAugi Schmitz,Mitch Mallett,Bud Beck,Iran,NetanyahuDiscussion about Obama has the first US deal with Iran in over 35 years.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/13/the-morning-edge-last-week-in-review-and-what-this-week-is-offeringPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/13/the-morning-edge-last-week-in-review-and-what-this-week-is-offering/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/13/the-morning-edge-last-week-in-review-and-what-this-week-is-offeringMon, 13 Jul 2015 13:00:00 GMTThe Morning Edge Last week in review, and what this week is offering!The Morning Edge Last week in review, and what this week is offering! The Morning Edge is heard Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on WWPR 1490 AM, www.1490wwpr.com , from 9-10am. Host: Augi Schmitz, Co Host Mitch Mallett Today's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal,  every gavel is a mallett but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel, you have the power, you be the judge, you decide.     01:07:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoThe Morning Edge Last week in review,and what this week is offering,Augie,Mitch Mallett,Augi SchmitzLast week in review, and what this week is offering!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/10/the-morning-edge-interview-dennis-maley-on-the-confedereate-flagPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/10/the-morning-edge-interview-dennis-maley-on-the-confedereate-flag/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/10/the-morning-edge-interview-dennis-maley-on-the-confedereate-flagFri, 10 Jul 2015 13:00:00 GMTThe Morning Edge Interview Dennis Maley on the Confedereate Flag. Dennis Maley, Editor and Reporter, of The Bradenton Times http://www.thebradentontimes.com Wrote this artical "Interaction and Understanding are Crucial for Racial Accord"  Is our guest this morning Published Sunday, July 5, 2015 12:11 am "As a columnist, I try to avoid shouting into the wind tunnel. As is my habit, I've tried to wait until the noise died down regarding the recent mass murder in Charleston, South Carolina, even though the event occurred while I was absorbing the recent spat of troubling altercations between white police officers and black citizens in order to explore the issue in a column. In the time since the shootings, a spate of fires set to black churches have kept tensions high. The fact that it has now been several months since there has been air in the conversation on race matters seems to suggest something more than isolated incidents." 01:04:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoThe Confederate flag,Dennis Maley,Mitch Mallett,Augi Schmitz,Liberal talk radioThe Confederate flaghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/08/morning-edge-patrick-casale-on-obamacarePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/08/morning-edge-patrick-casale-on-obamacare/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/08/morning-edge-patrick-casale-on-obamacareWed, 08 Jul 2015 13:00:00 GMTMorning Edge Patrick Casale on ObamaCareInsurance brokers in Nevada, fed up over not getting paid commissions by the state’s health exchange, have filed suit against the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange and its website contractor, Xerox. Six brokers filed the lawsuit Aug. 26 in Nevada’s Clark County District Court and are seeking class-action status on behalf of more than 1,600 brokers in the state, according to benefit adviser Patrick Casale. “We’re putting in long hours and not getting paid for it,” he tells EBA, adding that for at least one of his clients he’s filed paperwork with the exchange more than 10 times and still not received all of the commissions due him. 01:05:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoPatrick Casale.,Mitch Mallett,Augi,Obamacare,suitsObamaCare, the Good the Bad and Prettyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/06/the-morning-edge-2-topics-iran-and-solarPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/06/the-morning-edge-2-topics-iran-and-solar/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/07/06/the-morning-edge-2-topics-iran-and-solarMon, 06 Jul 2015 13:00:00 GMTThe Morning Edge 2 topics Iran and SolarControl your electricity costs When you begin to generate your own solar power, your electricity bill can drop significantly. How much you can save will depend on the size of your solar power system and your family's electricity usage. You will still draw some power from the utility grid, but at a lower-priced rate tier. SolarCity will design a solar system that's right for your home and determine the optimal utility rate structure for your remaining energy needs. Offset your electricity costs When your solar power system generates more electricity than your home can immediately use, your excess power flows back to the utility grid and your meter literally spins backward! Most utility companies will pay or credit you for this electricity. Your solar power system produces the most electricity during the middle of the day, during "peak" hours when the utility rates are at their highest. This is to your advantage, because you can sell excess electricity at high peak rates in the afternoon, and buy electricity back at lower "off-peak" rates at night. You buy low and sell high! This is referred to as "net metering" and can lower your electricity bill even further. Florida Power and Light has announced plans for a solar-energy center at 10870 Corbett John Road near Parrish. FPL proposed building three solar-energy centers around the state with eachcapable of producing 74.5 megawatts of electric power. The center would still need approval by the county commission. County officials have previously said the project may go before the commission for a final decision in August. When asked whether Project EVOLVE is for the FPL solar-energy center, Karen Stewart, county economic development program manager, declined comment citing the confidentiality agreement.   01:02:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoSolar,Mirasol,Energy Independence,Mitch Mallett,AugiCall the show and Particapate in the conversationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/06/29/the-morning-edge-this-has-been-a-historic-week-for-all-of-us-we-were-victoriousPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/06/29/the-morning-edge-this-has-been-a-historic-week-for-all-of-us-we-were-victorious/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/06/29/the-morning-edge-this-has-been-a-historic-week-for-all-of-us-we-were-victoriousMon, 29 Jun 2015 13:00:00 GMTThe Morning Edge This has been a historic week for all of us. We were victoriousHosted by Augi Schmitz and Mitch Mallett.  Broadcast on 1490AM Tampa Bay and here on BlofTalkradio. This past weeks Supreme Court decision was a monumental moment in American history, as it guaranteed the right for gays and lesbians to get married and established full marriage equality. "This has been a historic week for all of us. We were victorious in the biggest civil rights battle in my generation's history to date - now our LGBT friends and family can finally marry the person they love in all 50 states. A flag that represents arguably the most tragic period in our nation's history is coming down all across the South and big corporations are refusing to sell this symbol of hatred. And, people like me were allowed to keep the healthcare we desperately need and deserve. It is weeks like this that make me proud to be an American! How did this week make you feel?" "How did the two parties switch places regarding the South, white supremacy, and civil rights? In Lincoln’s day, a radical Republican was an abolitionist, and when blacks did get the vote, they almost unanimously voted Republican. Today, the archetypal Republican is a Southern white, and blacks are almost all Democrats. How did American politics get from there to here?" 00:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoAugi Schmitz,Mitch Mallett,Supreme Court,Confederate Flag,Confederate PartyHosted by Augi Schmitz and Mitch Mallett.  Broadcast on 1490AM Tampa Bay and here on BlofTalkradio. This past weeks Supreme Court decision was a monumental momhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/02/26/i-am-going-to-the-aipac-conventionPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/02/26/i-am-going-to-the-aipac-convention/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/02/26/i-am-going-to-the-aipac-conventionThu, 26 Feb 2015 14:00:00 GMTI am going to the AIPAC ConventionSunday Morning General Session 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Key Players: A Look at Iran's Major Decision-Makers Discover Iran’s decision-making apparatus by examining the key players in power and the dynamics of the Iranian political system. What effect does this system have on Tehran’s behavior and on the Iranian people?   Speakers: Mr. Alex Vatanka, Mr. Ali Alfoneh   1:30 PM - 2:30 PM The Progressive Case for Israel From the time of Israel’s founding to the present day, Progressive values have been a core component of Israeli society. From women’s, LGBT and minorities’ rights, to Israel’s pursuit of peace with its neighbors, Israel has a rich history of upholding progressive ideals. Hear influential leaders discuss the shared values and aspirations of Israel and the United States, as they make their Progressive case for Israel.   Speakers: Mr. Jeff Mendelsohn, Ms. Donna Brazile, Ms. Ann Lewis, Rabbi Daniel Cohen   3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Unity or Disunity? The Relationship Between Hamas and Fatah Last July, Hamas and the Palestinian Authority agreed to form a unity government, much to the dismay of American policymakers. What is the current status of this reconciliation effort, and has it changed the Palestinian political dynamic? Learn more about the two primary Palestin The Falling Price of Oil: Does America Win or Lose? Global oil prices have fallen in recent months to levels not seen in years. While providing welcome discounts at the pump for many Americans, lower prices have also resulted in significant revenue cuts for Middle East energy producers. How does the drop in oil prices affect Middle East dynamics and American policy in the region? 00:57:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoSunday Morning General Session 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Key Players: A Look at Iran's Major Decision-Makers Discover Iran’s decision-making apparatus by examininghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/02/24/mr-netanyahu-views-on-iran-us-and-obama-and-his-speech-in-congressPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/02/24/mr-netanyahu-views-on-iran-us-and-obama-and-his-speech-in-congress/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/02/24/mr-netanyahu-views-on-iran-us-and-obama-and-his-speech-in-congressTue, 24 Feb 2015 14:00:00 GMTMr. Netanyahu Views on Iran, US and Obama and his speech in CongressGENEVA — Iranian and American officials ended a round of high-level nuclear talks here on Monday considering a proposal that would strictly limit, for at least 10 years, Iran’s ability to produce nuclear material, but gradually ease restrictions on Tehran in the final years of any deal. Mr. Netanyahu, in a dramatic speech in September 2012 during which he drew a red line across a cartoon bomb, said at the time that Iran was “well into the second stage” of enriching uranium and could complete the final stage “by next spring, at most by next summer.” “When the reactor begins operation, production of plutonium will begin at a quantity sufficient to produce one bomb a year, but there will be no use for the weapons as long as there is no nuclear fuel reprocessing plant,” said the six-page document. “Bottom line: though Iran at this stage is not performing the activity necessary to produce weapons, it is working to close gaps in areas that appear legitimate, such as enrichment, reactors, which will reduce the time required to produce weapons from the time the instruction is actually given.”. 01:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoMr. Netanyahu,Iran,Obama,Mr. Netanyahu Views on Iran,US and Obama and his speech in CongressGENEVA — Iranian and American officials ended a round of high-level nuclear talks here on Monday considering a proposal that would strictly limit, for at leasthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/02/17/fixing-american-governmentPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/02/17/fixing-american-government/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/02/17/fixing-american-governmentTue, 17 Feb 2015 14:08:15 GMTFixing American GovernmentInterview with Jerrery Orenstein, Ph.D.author "Fixing American Government"  published January, 2015. American government is broken. There is gridlock in Washington and in many state capitals and voters are apathetic and angry. Democracy is under siege by the corrupting influence of money in politics and by those who put ideological purity ahead of good public policy.How did this happen? What can we do about it?Fixing American Government is one political scientist-turned-journalist’s answer. It analyzes the roots of the problem and prescribes remedies that are practical and consistent with American political culture and traditions.It is a must-read for political activists of any stripe, citizens who care about our political system and those who want to see American government work again. www.fixingamericangovernment.com www.facebook.com/FixingAmericanGovernment   As we look at our nation at Valentine’s Day, 2105, we observe that today’s United States of America has evolved to be far more democratic than it was in 1787, with the enfranchisement of women, the abolition of property qualifications for voting and the direct election of the Senate as democratic milestones. There is clear and present evidence that this partial democratic evolution has been a major factor in the nation’s greatness and appeal. Precisely because the elements of democracy that we do possess in our political system has stood us in such good stead, we should continue our evolution toward perfecting our system of government by becoming even more democratic than we are. We need to eliminate malapportionment, equalize the voices of those who are not billionaires and think long and hard about the meaning of the term general election, for starters. 00:51:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoJeffrey R. Orenstein,Fixing American Government,gridlock in Washington,Democracy,Mitch MallettInterview with Jerrery Orenstein, Ph.D.author "Fixing American Government"  published January, 2015. American government is broken. There is gridlock in Washinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/02/05/congress-must-delay-netanyahus-speechPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/02/05/congress-must-delay-netanyahus-speech/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/02/05/congress-must-delay-netanyahus-speechThu, 05 Feb 2015 14:00:00 GMTCongress Must Delay Netanyahu's SpeechCongress Must Delay Netanyahu's Speech Breaking with longstanding protocol, GOP Speaker of the House John Boehner recently invited Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to address a joint session of Congress without proper consultation with the White House or his Democratic colleagues. There's no issue with Israel's leader addressing America's legislators. In fact, we welcome it. But the timing here--weeks before Israeli elections, and as Congress is debating legislation (aggressively backed by Netanyahu) that could impact our sensitive negotiations with Iran--couldn't be worse, and we need your help in making that clear. Every Member of Congress has a responsibility to let Speaker Boehner know that this invitation is inappropriate, and that the speech must be delayed.   J Street Portland   "...As in many cases in the past, Netanyahu’s attempts to confront Obama on the president’s home court boomeranged. Once again Netanyahu ended up on the losing side. Having no meetings with any senior administration officials, with an agenda that has turned temporarily irrelevant, and in a situation where his trip could cause more damage than good, perhaps Netanyahu would do better to stay at home and focus on his election campaign."   Netanyahu's Congress stunt: The straw that broke Obama's back - Diplomacy and Defense As long as Obama is in the White House, he has no intention of meeting Netanyahu. If reelected, the Israeli PM may find himself abandoned and... haaretz.com 01:08:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoCongress Must Delay Netanyahu's Speech,no intention of meeting Netanyahu,Mitch Mallett,Terri WonderCongress Must Delay Netanyahu's Speech Breaking with longstanding protocol, GOP Speaker of the House John Boehner recently invited Israel's Prime Minister, Benhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/02/03/koch-brothers-i-assume-said-mitt-dont-run-we-wont-support-youPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/02/03/koch-brothers-i-assume-said-mitt-dont-run-we-wont-support-you/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/02/03/koch-brothers-i-assume-said-mitt-dont-run-we-wont-support-youTue, 03 Feb 2015 14:00:00 GMTKoch Brothers I assume said "Mitt don't run, we won't support youKoch Brothers I assume said "Mitt don't run, we won't support you, as a matter fact we're putting up a billion dollars and we will work against you. Mike W  Wrote; "If you don't think he got a handsome payoff for doing this, think again...the announcement of his candidacy was right on the heels of Bush and now he's dropping out, what? a week later? Some money had to have changed hands here." David A. C; "Romney slaps Bush: "I believe that one of our next generation of Republican leaders, one who may not be as well-known as I am today, one who has not yet taken their message across the country, one who is just getting started, may well emerge as being better able to defeat the Democrat nominee," the 67-year-old Romney said. "In fact, I expect and hope that to be the case." Never before in American history has one family, The "Koch Brothers" have pledged to spend $1 Billion to shape the Republican Party nominee!  Think about that?  Did the Koch Brothers just buy the Republican party?  I believe they bought many of the US Senators in the last election.  This family is buying our government! 01:15:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoKoch Brothers I assume said "Mitt don't run,we won't support you,a billion dollars,Romney slaps Bush:Koch Brothers I assume said "Mitt don't run, we won't support you, as a matter fact we're putting up a billion dollars and we will work against you. Mike W  Wrhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/29/israel-holocaust-palestinian-authorityPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/29/israel-holocaust-palestinian-authority/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/29/israel-holocaust-palestinian-authorityThu, 29 Jan 2015 14:00:00 GMTIsrael, Holocaust , Palestinian Authority Obama says he will not meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in March because his trip to Washington comes too close to Israel's upcoming elections. "I'm declining to meet with him simply because our general policy is, we don't meet with any world leader two weeks before their election," Bert Wiess wrote Israel takes a unique and strange place in history. Boehner invites an American Ally to speak to Congress, and my facebook page lights up with calls of treason. There is no other nation on the planet that could cause such a rise. Arabs comprise 20% of Israeli society. They have equal rights, the vote, are treated (often for free) in hospitals, and attend schools and Universities. In the Palestinian Authority controlled towns in the West Bank, there is indeed apartheid. Jews are not allowed or safe. Jews can't use transportation, won't be treated in hospitals etc. There are billboards exhorting people to run over Jews with their cars. Somewhere there is a cognitive disconnect. Too many American liberals believe the Jew hating lies, and ignore the Arab campaign to wipe Israel off the map. Are there problems in the West Bank and Gaza? You bet there are. Egypt and Jordan made peace with Israel with the proviso that they keep the Palestinian Arabs out of Egypt and Jordan. This was done to hurt the Arabs and Israel, both. Egypt and Jordan both have majority populations related to the Arabs living in Gaza and the West Bank. Both are governed by minorities. The PLO was formed by Arafat to fight King Hussein in Jordan. Hussein killed hundreds of thousands of Palestinian Arabs. The Arabs made this problem happen and need to be involved in a solution to it. Land for peace is a ruse. The Palestinian Authority was offered 93% of the land they demand, and refused to take the deal. What they really want is all the land. Why is Israel so profoundly misunderstood?     01:04:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoPalestinian Authority,Prime Minister Netanyahu,West Bank and Gaza,two weeks before their electionObama says he will not meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in March because his trip to Washington comes too close to Israel's upcoming elections. "Ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/27/the-climate-science-behind-new-englands-historic-blizzardPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/27/the-climate-science-behind-new-englands-historic-blizzard/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/27/the-climate-science-behind-new-englands-historic-blizzardTue, 27 Jan 2015 14:00:00 GMTThe Climate Science Behind New England’s Historic Blizzard"Another epic blizzard is bearing down on New England. There is a “big part” played by “human-induced climate change,” especially warming-fueled ocean temperatures, according to Dr. Kevin Trenberth, former head of the Climate Analysis Section at the National Center for Atmospheric Research. I asked Dr. Trenberth to comment on the role climate change has on this latest storm, which is forecast to set records. He explained: The number 1 cause of this is that it is winter. In winter it is cold over the continent. But it is warm over the oceans and the contrast between the cold continent and the warm Gulf Stream and surrounding waters is increasing. At present sea surface temperatures are more the 2F above normal over huge expanses (1000 miles) off the east coast and water vapor in the atmosphere is about 10% higher as a result. About half of this can be attributed to climate change."   http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/01/26/3615330/blizzards-climate-scientists/ 01:11:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDr. Kevin Trenberth,Climate Science Behind New England’s Historic Blizzard,Climate Science Behind,global warming climate change,global warming"Another epic blizzard is bearing down on New England. There is a “big part” played by “human-induced climate change,” especially warming-fueled ocean temperatuhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/22/frances-new-counter-terrorism-measures-follow-up-commentary-on-president-obamPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/22/frances-new-counter-terrorism-measures-follow-up-commentary-on-president-obam/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/22/frances-new-counter-terrorism-measures-follow-up-commentary-on-president-obamThu, 22 Jan 2015 14:00:00 GMTFrance's new counter-terrorism measures & follow-up commentary on President ObamJoin It's Your Gavel Thursday, 1/22, as co-host Terri Wonder flies solo while host Mitch Mallett is on vacation. Topics will include follow-up commentary on President Obama's State of the Union Address, France's new counter-terrorism measures, the on-going Houthi uprising in Yemen, Florida's proposed Anti-Fracking legislation, Manatee's Good Ole Boy politics and Amendment 1 land preservation legislation, and the latest reports on illegal mangrove cutting in Manatee County. 01:02:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoObama's State of the Union Address,France's new counter-terrorism measures,Bush,Clinton,$15 an hourJoin It's Your Gavel Thursday, 1/22, as co-host Terri Wonder flies solo while host Mitch Mallett is on vacation. Topics will include follow-up commentary on Prehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/20/will-you-watch-the-2015-state-of-the-unionPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/20/will-you-watch-the-2015-state-of-the-union/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/20/will-you-watch-the-2015-state-of-the-unionTue, 20 Jan 2015 14:00:00 GMTWill YOU watch the 2015 State Of The UnionWill YOU watch the 2015 State Of The Union, than we want to hear from you. Will there be any surprises?Will Obama will deliver the shortest State of the Union speech of his career.”President Obama sat down to chat about Americans who have written him and preview his State of the Union.Senior Advisor Dan Pfeiffer puts out some "SOTU Spoilers" ahead of the big speech on January 20. Affordable High-Speed Broadband for All Americans President Obama announced new steps to help more Americans access #BetterBroadband. Free Community College The President's new proposal would make two years of community college free for responsible students. President Obama is taking steps to restore U.S. relations with Cuba. Supporting Net Neutrality An open Internet is essential to our economy — which is why the President asked the FCC to keep the Internet open and free. Immigration Action, Because of the Affordable Care Act, Marla and her husband were finally able to get quality, affordable health insurance.   02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoWill there be any surprises?,State Of The Union,Affordable High-Speed Broadband for All Americans,Free Community College,President Obama is taking steps to restore U.S. relations with Cuba.Will YOU watch the 2015 State Of The Union, than we want to hear from you. Will there be any surprises?Will Obama will deliver the shortest State of the Union shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/16/live-show-from-mangrove-killing-protestPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/16/live-show-from-mangrove-killing-protest/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/16/live-show-from-mangrove-killing-protestFri, 16 Jan 2015 21:00:00 GMTLive Show From Mangrove Killing ProtestLive Show  From  Mangrove Killing Protest Today at 4:00pm To the southern end of Palma Sola Boulevard, across from the Palma Sola Bay Club development site. Bring your signs. Tell developers and prospective home buyers they should not sacrifice protected species for personal vanity. Join our celebration of Arbor Day. Let the world know you want justice for mangroves.  The majority of the Planning Commissioners today voted to approve the observation deck. The Planning Staff and the developers' representatives denied knowing about the DEP investigation. They claimed they used a certified cutter and that mostly what they cut were vines and Brazilian Pepper. Not true. But as usual, citizens are not allowed to rebut. Only developers, their spokespeople, and planning staff are. I presented evidence, including my documented phone call to the DEP, about the site. The other thing I learned--and I am appalled by this--is that our planning staff did not visit the site prior to deciding to approve the observation deck. How can you approve something for a sensitive conservation easement and never visit it prior to making your decision? That is poor practice, in my opinion. I stated that the DEP rep told me that citizens' concerns were "legitimate" and that the mangrove cutting at the site had "exceeded the limits of the scope of the general permit." I had heard that weeks ago Commissioner Chappie had been informed about the cutting and the dEP inquiry, and I have an email from a Palma Sola resident to the DEP rep in which she tells the rep to send documentation to Chappie when it is ready.http://www.thebradentontimes.com/news/2015/01/15/opinion/developer_s_dock_request_looks_like_two_step_circumvention_of_mangrove_policy/    01:11:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoPalma Sola Bay Club developers,Palma Sola Bay Club,Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act,mangroves,Dock RequestLive Show  From  Mangrove Killing Protest Today at 4:00pm To the southern end of Palma Sola Boulevard, across from the Palma Sola Bay Club development site. Bhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/15/lets-hear-from-you-about-the-headlinesPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/15/lets-hear-from-you-about-the-headlines/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/15/lets-hear-from-you-about-the-headlinesThu, 15 Jan 2015 14:00:00 GMTLet's hear from you about the HeadlinesToday's most exciting progressive talk show host's are Mitch Mallett and Terri Wonder, the Practical Liberals, who airs live Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9-10am on 1490 AM Tampa Bay,   Wonder, "Remember;  Every Gavel is a Mallett but not every Mallett is a Gavel. It's Your Gavel, you have the power, you be the judge, you decide.......Call the Show" 4 ways to participate.  Just listen to the show byclicking here.  You can do this when the show is live or later you can listen to any archive show. You can also hearParticipate on the live Chat clicking here Call in and join the conversation by calling  347-884-9261, I don’t screen the calls Tell all your friends via word of mouth, emails, Texts, Facebook, Twitter and any other way you can share the word.Please join the conversation!  Please challenge the host and guests!  Feel free to say what is on your mind and what issues are of concern to you.  Callers are never screened.  The more people and the more opinions, the merrier!   A daily conversation for the rest of us.Past guests have included Senators, Members of Congress, and Presidential candidates.   "It's Your Gavel" originally aired on 1490 AM Tampa Bay April 11, 2005 nearly ten years ago. 01:56:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoTerri Wonder,Mitch Mallett,bomb-and-shoot attack,Hillary Clinton,RomneyToday's most exciting progressive talk show host's are Mitch Mallett and Terri Wonder, the Practical Liberals, who airs live Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9-10ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/13/environmentalists-fight-backagainst-developers-live-as-it-happensPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/13/environmentalists-fight-backagainst-developers-live-as-it-happens/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/13/environmentalists-fight-backagainst-developers-live-as-it-happensTue, 13 Jan 2015 14:00:00 GMTEnvironmentalists fight backagainst developers live as it happens!It's Your Gavel   Environmentalists fight backagainst developers live as it happens!  This morning is going to be a very special show. It's going to be spontaneous and it's gonna be live, outrageous, real time and I can't tell you exactly what it's going to be is that could spoil the impact.  Tune in and witness history in the making, where local ordinary people will stand up to the powers to be to prevent an assault on our environment. (347) 989-0132  Call The Show Today's most exciting progressive talk show host's are Mitch Mallett and Terri Wonder, the Practical Liberals, who airs live Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9-10am on 1490 AM Tampa Bay, or Blog Talk Radio.      01:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoMitch Mallett,Terri Wonder,Manatee County Commission,over-development,Protect citizensIt's Your Gavel   Environmentalists fight backagainst developers live as it happens!  This morning is going to be a very special show. It's going to be spontanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/08/muslim-terrorists-have-sharply-increased-by-94-over-the-course-of-2014Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/08/muslim-terrorists-have-sharply-increased-by-94-over-the-course-of-2014/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/08/muslim-terrorists-have-sharply-increased-by-94-over-the-course-of-2014Thu, 08 Jan 2015 14:00:00 GMTMuslim terrorists have sharply increased by 94% over the course of 2014Today's most exciting progressive talk show host's are Mitch Mallett and Terri Wonder, the Practical Liberals, who airs live Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9-10am on 1490 AM Tampa Bay, or Blog Talk Radio 00:56:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoOil,Paris,Terrorist,Climate Change,Gas PricesToday's most exciting progressive talk show host's are Mitch Mallett and Terri Wonder, the Practical Liberals, who airs live Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9-10ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/06/we-are-backPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/06/we-are-back/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2015/01/06/we-are-backTue, 06 Jan 2015 14:00:00 GMTWe are Back,Today's most exciting progressive talk show host's are Mitch Mallett and Terri Wonder, the Practical Liberals, who airs live Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9-10am on 1490 AM Tampa Bay, or Blog Talk Radio 00:55:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoToday's most exciting progressive talk show host's are Mitch Mallett and Terri Wonder, the Practical Liberals, who airs live Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9-10ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/17/republicans-great-white-male-hope-joe-scarborough-reallyPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/17/republicans-great-white-male-hope-joe-scarborough-really/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/17/republicans-great-white-male-hope-joe-scarborough-reallyMon, 17 Mar 2014 12:00:00 GMTRepublicans Great White Male Hope, Joe Scarborough? Really!?Republicans Great White Male Hope, Joe Scarborough?  Really?  From the Tea Party perspective he looks like a lefty.  While in New Hampshire this weekend,  Joe Scarborough Gets Rave Reviews in NH, Hints at 2016 Bid At  MSNBC host and former Rep. Joe Scarborough drew rave reviews over the weekend in New Hampshire, where he strongly hinted he may make a presidential bid in 2016.    His declaration that America can't afford eight more years of another Clinton in the White House drew a shout of "amen." Scarborough, a Southern Baptist, raised his hands with a laugh. "And all the people said..." The crowd replied on cue, shouting "amen!" Joe Refered to going BACK to Reagan?  I say really?  The Guy who started the country on a path to redistripution of wealth to the top with trickel down economics? 01:32:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoJoe Scarborough,BACK to Reagan,Great White Male HopeRepublicans Great White Male Hope, Joe Scarborough?  Really?  From the Tea Party perspective he looks like a lefty.  While in New Hampshire this weekend,  Joehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/13/republicans-using-fake-websites-to-trick-donors-is-just-the-startPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/13/republicans-using-fake-websites-to-trick-donors-is-just-the-start/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/13/republicans-using-fake-websites-to-trick-donors-is-just-the-startThu, 13 Mar 2014 12:00:00 GMTRepublicans Using Fake Websites to Trick Donors Is Just the StartThe National Republican Congressional Committee is doubling down on its use of websites that appear to be in support of Democratic House candidates but actually direct money to the Republican campaign effort. Ray Bellamy, a retired doctor based in Florida, decided that he wanted to make a donation in a local congressional race. He began by Googling the Democratic candidate's name, "Alex Sink." He then clicked on one of the first results that popped up. A page loaded that that had the candidate's typical designs, color schemes and even a large photo of her talking to constituents. Not thinking anything of it he entered his financial information and hit submit. What he didn't notice was the small print at the bottom of the screen. He was then notified that his donation had actually gone to her opponent -- as he explained to Tampa Bay Times, he had been the victim of an elaborate scheme by National Republican Congressional Committee to trick voters into donating money to the wrong party.....http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tarun-wadhwa/republicans-using-fake-we_b_4752676.html?utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false#sb=1321267b=facebook 01:58:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoNational Republican Congressional Committee,NRCC doubling down,direct money to the Republican,Ray BellamyThe National Republican Congressional Committee is doubling down on its use of websites that appear to be in support of Democratic House candidates but actuallyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/12/republican-winning-formula-lie-about-obamacarePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/12/republican-winning-formula-lie-about-obamacare/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/12/republican-winning-formula-lie-about-obamacareWed, 12 Mar 2014 12:00:00 GMTRepublican Winning Formula, Lie about ObamaCare!Republican Winning Formula, Lie about ObamaCare! 02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRepublican Winning Formula,Lie about ObamaCare!,Jolly,SinkRepublican Winning Formula, Lie about ObamaCare!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/11/republicans-did-not-implode-in-a-dayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/11/republicans-did-not-implode-in-a-day/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/11/republicans-did-not-implode-in-a-dayTue, 11 Mar 2014 12:00:00 GMTRepublicans did not implode in a DayRepublicans did not implode in a Day, Republicans did not implode in a Day 02:57:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRepublicans did not implode in a DayRepublicans did not implode in a Day, Republicans did not implode in a Dayhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/10/cpac-lives-in-the-foxhole-bubblePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/10/cpac-lives-in-the-foxhole-bubble/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/10/cpac-lives-in-the-foxhole-bubbleMon, 10 Mar 2014 12:00:00 GMTCPac lives in the Foxhole BubbleThe Right's Plans To Demolish Labor Unions. CPAC Attendees: Legalize Weed! Ann Coulter Disparages 'Browning Of America'! Rand Paul Says He's Contemplating 2016 Presidential Run! Sarah Palin CPAC: 'Yes We Can' Has Become 'No You Can't' Thanks To Obamacare! Ben Carson: Gay People 'Don't Get Extra Rights' Newt Gingrich CPAC: GOP Should Do More Than Attack Obama ... While Attacking Obama 01:58:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoThe Right's Plans To Demolish Labor Unions,CPAC Attendees: Legalize Weed!,Ann Coulter Disparages 'Browning Of America',Rand Paul Says He's Contemplating 2016 Presidential Run,Sarah Palin CPAC: 'Yes We Can' Has Become 'No You Can't' Thanks To ObamacareThe Right's Plans To Demolish Labor Unions. CPAC Attendees: Legalize Weed! Ann Coulter Disparages 'Browning Of America'! Rand Paul Says He's Contemplating 20http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/07/blame-obama-while-blocking-the-solutionsPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/07/blame-obama-while-blocking-the-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/07/blame-obama-while-blocking-the-solutionsFri, 07 Mar 2014 13:30:00 GMTBlame Obama, While Blocking the Solutions!  Somehow this is ok with the tea party and conservatives... They are so concerned with the debt they will be leaving their children that they are willing to give corporations and the 1% more tax breaks than support veterans, the elderly and children of the poor. After all the wealthy take these "benefits" funded by the middle class and create jobs, right?!?!?! We are ripe with private sector living wage jobs aren't we? This is your economy on trickle down policies! Let's CLEAN THE HOUSE in 2014 so Hilary can get something done in 2016! Rick Scott? He promised 700,000 jobs and spent 6 million $ on his campaign.. He made sure this state has the most uninsured. He and Pam Bondi are spending our tax dollars to stop the clean up of the Chesapeake and connecting rivers because they don't want to set a precedent in this state. I could go on. Oh one more thing. How about installing a governor who took the 5th 75 times in the largest Medicare fraud case in this country's history. Yeah, makes sense....NOT! Bet you'll vote for him again too. Both Germany and Japan have much higher minimum wage rates than we do. I guess this is our reward for decimating both of them in WWII and then rebuilding them. 01:49:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknominimum wage,tea party and conservatives,CLEAN THE HOUSE,Hilary can get something done in 2016!Somehow this is ok with the tea party and conservatives... They are so concerned with the debt they will be leaving their children that they are willing to ghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/06/republicans-only-care-about-hurting-this-presidentPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/06/republicans-only-care-about-hurting-this-president/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/06/republicans-only-care-about-hurting-this-presidentThu, 06 Mar 2014 13:00:00 GMTRepublicans only care about hurting this President    The sad part is Fox doesn’t care that $14+ million not counting what the IRS spent. It is just what Issa is spending for these hearings and getting nothing. We have endured hearings on Solyndra, Fast and Furious, Benghazi, hearings on how to Impeach Obama and Holder. Where is the outrage from that by Fox and their commentators I thought they were against wasteful spending? Republicans only care about hurting this President and Democrats! Look at the Republican response to Putin's invasion the Ukraine, attack our President!   What do the American people get? Obstructionist and do nothing Republicans controlling everything, which means a do nothing Congress and Government. While the country continues to head in a downward spiral thanks to Republicans who will spend $14+ million not counting what the IRS spent, but vote against our Vets, the unemployed and a Jobs Bill. It is just what Issa is spending for these hearings and getting nothing. While also spending money on hearings for Solyndra, Fast and Furious, Benghazi, Eric Holder and how to Impeach Obama. Where is the outrage from that by Fox and their commentators I thought they were against wasteful spending? Republicans only care about hurting this President and Democrats so Democrats can’t undo the destructive policies of the (“That Former President”) Bush error!  I am feed up time to vote these Republicans out! 01:51:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRepublicans only care about hurting this President,Tax exempt status,Darral Issa,Political targetingThe sad part is Fox doesn’t care that $14+ million not counting what the IRS spent. It is just what Issa is spending for these hearings and getting nothinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/05/who-is-crazier-republicans-or-putinPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/05/who-is-crazier-republicans-or-putin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/05/who-is-crazier-republicans-or-putinWed, 05 Mar 2014 13:00:00 GMTWho is crazier Republicans or Putin."Mr. Obama has authority to take several steps without new legislation from Congress. For starters, under a law called the Magnitsky Act, the State Department has already drafted a list of Russians tied to human rights abuses. The administration could promptly bar them from traveling to the United States, freeze any assets here and cut off their access to American banks."   " The president also has the power under existing Syria sanctions to go after Russian individuals and institutions involved in sending arms to help President Bashar al-Assad crush the rebellion there. The administration had held back on such actions while trying to work with Russia to resolve Syria’s civil war, but if applied they could cut off certain Russian banks from the international financial system. Mr. Obama could also sign an executive order creating another set of sanctions specifically against Russian officials and organizations blamed for creating instability in Ukraine and violating its sovereignty. In theory, that could include everyone up to Mr. Putin, but officials indicated that they would instead work their way up the chain of command." 01:26:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRussian-speaking,eastern Ukraine,Ukrainian government,Secretary of State John Kerry visited Kiev"Mr. Obama has authority to take several steps without new legislation from Congress. For starters, under a law called the Magnitsky Act, the State Department hhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/04/putin-the-republican-new-heroPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/04/putin-the-republican-new-hero/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/04/putin-the-republican-new-heroTue, 04 Mar 2014 13:00:00 GMTPutin the Republican new Hero!We know that Republicans love to invade countries!  They even admire those who do, Putin the Republican new Hero!   The West’s standoff with Russia over its seizure of Crimea, analysts and former administration officials said, could complicate American efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear program, resolve Syria’s civil war and, even in the short run, broker peace between Israel and the Palestinians. 02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoPutin the Republican new Hero!,President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia,John Kerry headed for Kiev,Mr. Yanukovych,CrimeaWe know that Republicans love to invade countries!  They even admire those who do, Putin the Republican new Hero!   The West’s standoff with Russia over its shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/03/senators-who-voted-no-to-the-vets-should-not-get-your-votePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/03/senators-who-voted-no-to-the-vets-should-not-get-your-vote/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/03/03/senators-who-voted-no-to-the-vets-should-not-get-your-voteMon, 03 Mar 2014 13:00:00 GMTSenators who voted no to the Vets should not get your vote!The Vets gave and were willing to give it all! It is time to give to them. The Senators who voted no to the Vets should not get your vote! 'Gravity' Soars At The Oscars, Collecting Seven Awards '12 Years A Slave' Wins Best Picture Oscar At 86th Annual Academy Awards 01:58:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoVets,'Gravity' Soars At The Oscars,12 Years A Slave' Wins Best Picture Oscar,Obama CareThe Vets gave and were willing to give it all! It is time to give to them. The Senators who voted no to the Vets should not get your vote! 'Gravity' Soars At Thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/24/republicans-democrats-governors-obamacare-is-here-to-stayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/24/republicans-democrats-governors-obamacare-is-here-to-stay/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/24/republicans-democrats-governors-obamacare-is-here-to-stayMon, 24 Feb 2014 13:00:00 GMTRepublicans & Democrats Governors Obamacare Is Here To StayRepublicans & Democrats  Governors Obamacare Is Here To Stay Koch brother spent $5 million killing green energy project because it’ll interrupt his ocean view Pentagon To Propose Shrinking Army, Scrapping Some Jets: Report 02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRepublicans & Democrats Governors Obamacare Is Here To Stay,Obamacare Is Here To Stay,Shrinking Army,netflixRepublicans & Democrats  Governors Obamacare Is Here To Stay Koch brother spent $5 million killing green energy project because it’ll interrupt his ocean viewhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/21/keiv-what-can-we-do-or-sayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/21/keiv-what-can-we-do-or-say/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/21/keiv-what-can-we-do-or-sayFri, 21 Feb 2014 13:00:00 GMTKeiv, What Can We Do or Say?Keiv, What Can We Do or Say? Jesus is coming-- and he'll be carrying a really big gun when he does. That's what former U.S. Lieutenant General William G. "Jerry" Boykin thinks, according to a speech he gave on behalf of the conservative Family Research Council at the WallBuilders' Pro-Family Legislators Conference, in which he describes his vision of the Second Coming of Christ, that he believes will be led by a blood-stained, gun-toting Jesus armed to the teeth with an AR-15 assault rifle.  Perriello said one of his top objectives will be to make sure the reality of climate change is integrated into the State Department's strategic vision. The review, produced every four years, was first launched in 2010 by then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and is modeled after a similar Department of Defense project. The 2010 review includes only passing references to climate change. "Anyone who looks at conflicts around the world understands the role changing climate is playing," Perriello told HuffPost, adding that such an understanding should be "integrated into all aspects of diplomacy and development." 01:29:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoKeiv,Perriello,reality of climate change,Keystone XL pipelineKeiv, What Can We Do or Say? Jesus is coming-- and he'll be carrying a really big gun when he does. That's what former U.S. Lieutenant General William G. "Jerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/18/5-year-anniversary-of-the-800-billion-year-stimulusPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/18/5-year-anniversary-of-the-800-billion-year-stimulus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/18/5-year-anniversary-of-the-800-billion-year-stimulusTue, 18 Feb 2014 13:30:00 GMT5 year anniversary of the 800 Billion Year Stimulus.5 year anniversary of the 800 Billion Year Stimulus.   Where is the outrage. The GOP has successfully begun an massive nationwide effort to restrict our youth and minority groups from voting. Our legislature is filled with lemmings ready, willing and able to help steal another election. Where is the outrage?  Florida Gov. Rick Scott continues in his misguided attack against voting rights. Ed Schultz and Fmr. Gov. Charlie Crist discuss the future of the state. 02:26:00Its Your Gavel liberal talkno800 Billion Year Stimulus,5 year anniversary of the 800 Billion Year Stimulus,Assault on voting rights,voting rights5 year anniversary of the 800 Billion Year Stimulus.   Where is the outrage. The GOP has successfully begun an massive nationwide effort to restrict our youthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/17/there-is-no-republican-partyPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/17/there-is-no-republican-party/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/17/there-is-no-republican-partyMon, 17 Feb 2014 13:00:00 GMT"There is no Republican Party""There is no Republican Party" 02:27:00Its Your Gavel liberal talkno"There is no Republican Party""There is no Republican Party"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/14/1-is-now-earning-over-20-of-all-incomePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/14/1-is-now-earning-over-20-of-all-income/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/14/1-is-now-earning-over-20-of-all-incomeFri, 14 Feb 2014 13:30:00 GMT1% is now earning over 20% of all income!I've been saying this for years it's the top one 10th of 1% is now earning over 20% of all income the other 9/10 of 1% is earning another 10% of all income. Where before brush the top one 10th of 1% was earning 5% the other 9/10 was earning another 5% that was balanced!  40% of all consumption is from the top 1% 01:38:00Its Your Gavel liberal talkno40% of all consumption is from the top 1%,1% is now earning over 20% of all income. top 1%,top 1%,1% is now earning over 20% of all incomeI've been saying this for years it's the top one 10th of 1% is now earning over 20% of all income the other 9/10 of 1% is earning another 10% of all income. Whehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/13/raise-the-minimum-wagePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/13/raise-the-minimum-wage/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/13/raise-the-minimum-wageThu, 13 Feb 2014 13:00:00 GMTRaise the Minimum WageRaise the Minimum Wage   “What we have here is a food fight for the profits that will come either from exports of crude oil or exports of refined products,” said Amy Myers Jaffe, executive director of energy and sustainability at the University of California, Davis, who testified before Congress recently in favor of lifting the ban. “It’s like an argument inside a family business but one that could result in huge market distortions that can either hurt the consumer or our national security.” 01:48:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRaise the Minimum WageRaise the Minimum Wage   “What we have here is a food fight for the profits that will come either from exports of crude oil or exports of refined products,” shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/11/todays-most-exciting-progressive-talk-show-host-is-mitch-mallett-the-practicalPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/11/todays-most-exciting-progressive-talk-show-host-is-mitch-mallett-the-practical/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/11/todays-most-exciting-progressive-talk-show-host-is-mitch-mallett-the-practicalTue, 11 Feb 2014 13:00:00 GMTToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the PracticalToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a mallett but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel 02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoBridgegate,minimum wage,NJ residenrs,Gov Rick Scott,BeatlesToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a mallhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/10/trust-the-president-trust-the-republicansPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/10/trust-the-president-trust-the-republicans/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/10/trust-the-president-trust-the-republicansMon, 10 Feb 2014 13:00:00 GMTTrust the President? Trust the RepublicansTrust the President? Trust the Republicans 02:18:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoTrust the President? Trust the RepublicansTrust the President? Trust the Republicanshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/07/cbo-job-cuts-by-2-million-notPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/07/cbo-job-cuts-by-2-million-not/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/07/cbo-job-cuts-by-2-million-notFri, 07 Feb 2014 13:00:00 GMTCBO Job Cuts by 2 Million NOTCBO Job Cuts by 2 Million NOT 01:54:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoCBO Job Cuts by 2 MillionCBO Job Cuts by 2 Million NOThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/06/34-years-of-class-warfare-and-the-american-people-are-losingPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/06/34-years-of-class-warfare-and-the-american-people-are-losing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/06/34-years-of-class-warfare-and-the-american-people-are-losingThu, 06 Feb 2014 13:00:00 GMT34 Years of Class Warfare and the American People are Losing!34 Years of Class Warfare and the American People are Losing!  One of Today's topics on "It's Your Gavel Radio Show" I'm broadcasting live on the air beginning at 8am Eastern! Listen in at 8am-9am eastern this morning by visiting www.itsyourgavel.com Call 374-884-9261 to call in to participate or just listen via your phone. 02:44:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoClass warfare34 Years of Class Warfare and the American People are Losing!  One of Today's topics on "It's Your Gavel Radio Show" I'm broadcasting live on the air beginninghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/05/cbo-obamacare-increases-personal-freedomPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/05/cbo-obamacare-increases-personal-freedom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/05/cbo-obamacare-increases-personal-freedomWed, 05 Feb 2014 13:00:00 GMTCBO ObamaCare Increases Personal FreedomCBO ObamaCare Increases Personal Freedom 01:52:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoCBO ObamaCare Increases Personal FreedomCBO ObamaCare Increases Personal Freedomhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/03/fox-sports-seahawks-win-fox-news-seahawks-losePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/03/fox-sports-seahawks-win-fox-news-seahawks-lose/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/02/03/fox-sports-seahawks-win-fox-news-seahawks-loseMon, 03 Feb 2014 13:00:00 GMTFox Sports Seahawks Win! Fox News Seahawks Lose!Fox Sports Seahawks Win!  Fox News Seahawks Lose!  Fox News can't help themselfs, they don't know reality even when it from their sister Sports Network! I will review Obama Slams Fox News In Bill O'Reilly Interview (VIDEO) Chris Christie Staffer Resigns Amid Probe Obama Slams Bill O'Reilly, Fox News   01:40:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoChris Christie,Staffer Resigns Amid Probe,Obama Slams Bill O'Reilly,Fox News,Obama Slams Fox News In Bill O'Reilly InterviewFox Sports Seahawks Win!  Fox News Seahawks Lose!  Fox News can't help themselfs, they don't know reality even when it from their sister Sports Network! I willhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/30/state-of-the-union-no-benghazi-thats-rightPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/30/state-of-the-union-no-benghazi-thats-right/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/30/state-of-the-union-no-benghazi-thats-rightThu, 30 Jan 2014 13:00:00 GMTState of the Union, No Benghazi, that's Right!Let's hear it 01:58:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoGOP is dyingLet's hear ithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/29/state-of-the-union-discussionPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/29/state-of-the-union-discussion/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/29/state-of-the-union-discussionWed, 29 Jan 2014 13:30:00 GMTState of the Union Discussion“I’m eager to work with all of you,”  “But America does not stand still — and neither will I. So wherever and whenever I can take steps without legislation to expand opportunity for more American families, that’s what I’m going to do.” “The cold, hard fact is that even in the midst of recovery, too many Americans are working more than ever just to get by, let alone to get ahead,” he added. “And too many still aren’t working at all. So our job is to reverse these trends.” “The question for everyone in this chamber, running through every decision we make this year, is whether we are going to help or hinder this progress,”   a year of action WAR ON INCOME INEQUALITY... 'Upward Mobility Has Stalled'... 'Wherever I Can Take Steps To Expand Opportunity For Families, That's What I'm Going To Do'... 'GIVE AMERICA A RAISE'... 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoWAR ON INCOME INEQUALITY,'Upward Mobility Has Stalled,I Can Take Steps To Expand Opportunity For Families,That's What I'm Going To Do,GIVE AMERICA A RAISE“I’m eager to work with all of you,”  “But America does not stand still — and neither will I. So wherever and whenever I can take steps without legislation to ehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/28/obama-rebounds-state-of-the-unionPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/28/obama-rebounds-state-of-the-union/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/28/obama-rebounds-state-of-the-unionTue, 28 Jan 2014 13:00:00 GMTObama Rebounds State Of The UnionTonight  President Obama will deliver his State of the Union Address.  "President Obama plans to sign an executive order requiring that janitors, construction workers and others working for federal contractors be paid at least $10.10 an hour, using his own power to enact a more limited version of a policy that he has yet to push through Congress."  “You can be sure that the president fully intends to use his executive authority to use the unique powers of the office to make progress on economic opportunity, to make progress in the areas that he believes are so important to further economic growth and further job creation,” Jay Carney, the White House press secretary, told reporters on Monday. Republicans dismissed the notion that Mr. Obama should give up on Congress and rely on his own power more. “Ronald Reagan didn’t think that, and Bill Clinton didn’t think that,” Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the Republican leader, said on “Fox News Sunday” over the weekend. “Frequently, times of divided government are quite good times in terms of achieving things for the American people.”  Except President Obama has used executive order less than the 5 previous Presidents! 02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoState of the Union Address,divided government,$10.10 an hour,executive order,Pete SeegerTonight  President Obama will deliver his State of the Union Address.  "President Obama plans to sign an executive order requiring that janitors, construction whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/27/fox-news-is-dyingPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/27/fox-news-is-dying/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/27/fox-news-is-dyingMon, 27 Jan 2014 13:00:00 GMTFox News Is DyingFox news is Dying is the Headline at the Huffingtonpost.  In truth, Fox News has been defeated on the media battlefield—and on the political battlefield as well. Even the 73-year-old wizard of Fox, Roger Ailes, now in full Lear-raging-on-the-heath mode as ­portrayed in my colleague Gabriel ­Sherman’s definitive new biography, "The Loudest Voice in the Room," seems to sense the waning of his power. The only people who seem not to know or accept Fox’s decline, besides its own audience, are ­liberals, including Barack Obama, whose White House mounted a short-lived, pointless freeze-out of Fox News in 2009, and who convinced himself that the network has shaved five points off his approval rating."   Tomorrow's State of the Union! 02:26:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoFox News Is Dying,State of the UnionFox news is Dying is the Headline at the Huffingtonpost.  In truth, Fox News has been defeated on the media battlefield—and on the political battlefield as wellhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/24/priorities-usa-action-backs-hillary-rodham-clintonPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/24/priorities-usa-action-backs-hillary-rodham-clinton/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/24/priorities-usa-action-backs-hillary-rodham-clintonFri, 24 Jan 2014 13:00:00 GMTPriorities USA Action backs Hillary Rodham ClintonPriorities USA Action backs Hillary Rodham Clinton.  “I think the numbers clearly show that she’s the strongest presidential candidate on the Democratic side,” Mr. Messina said in an interview. “And Priorities is going to be there for her if she decides to run.”  "Priorities USA expects to coordinate closely with other groups involved in preparing for a Clinton bid, representatives of which will now sit on its board. They include David Brock, who is leading Correct the Record, a rapid-response squad dedicated to fending off attacks on Mrs. Clinton; Allida Black, a co-founder of Ready for Hillary; and Maria Echaveste, a former White House aide to Mr. Clinton who is now a fellow at the Center for American Progress, the liberal research group stocked with ex-Clinton aides." NYT   Address May Hint at Compromise on Ways to Fight Inequality.  President Obama has an opening with Tuesday’s State of the Union address to advance his argument to Congress that the rising inequality of economic opportunities is America’s “defining challenge of our time.” Fined Billions, JPMorgan Chase Will Give Dimon a Raise.   Hospital Chain Said to Scheme to Inflate Bills 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoScheme to Inflate Bills,Fight Inequality,State of the Union address,Priorities USAPriorities USA Action backs Hillary Rodham Clinton.  “I think the numbers clearly show that she’s the strongest presidential candidate on the Democratic side,”http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/22/richest-85-wealthier-than-half-the-worldPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/22/richest-85-wealthier-than-half-the-world/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/22/richest-85-wealthier-than-half-the-worldWed, 22 Jan 2014 13:00:00 GMTRICHEST 85 WEALTHIER THAN HALF THE WORLDWorldwide economic inequality is looking rather bleak these days This massive concentration of economic resources in the hands of fewer people presents a significant threat to inclusive political and economic systems. Instead of moving forward together, people are increasingly separated by economic and political power, inevitably heightening social tensions and increasing the risk of societal breakdown. 02:32:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoinevitably heightening social tensions,Pullout,From Afghanistan,Former Virginia Governor and His Wife Are IndictedWorldwide economic inequality is looking rather bleak these days This massive concentration of economic resources in the hands of fewer people presents a signihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/21/christie-republicans-they-all-have-no-respect-for-the-peoplePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/21/christie-republicans-they-all-have-no-respect-for-the-people/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/21/christie-republicans-they-all-have-no-respect-for-the-peopleTue, 21 Jan 2014 13:00:00 GMTChristie, Republicans, They all have NO Respect for the PeopleCharles Krauthammer Admits What Senators Pushing Iran Sanctions Won't: They Want War         Former Republican Sounds Off On GOP's 'Cultural Disease'.  01:59:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoThey Want War,Iran Sanctions,Christie,RepublicansCharles Krauthammer Admits What Senators Pushing Iran Sanctions Won't: They Want War         Former Republican Sounds Off On GOP's 'Cultural Disease'.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/16/christie-i-know-how-to-extort-the-democratsPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/16/christie-i-know-how-to-extort-the-democrats/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/16/christie-i-know-how-to-extort-the-democratsThu, 16 Jan 2014 13:00:00 GMTChristie " I know how to Extort the Democrats"Christie " I know how to Extort the Democrats"  The real story of the NJ Govenor, more like Tony Suprano than the guy one wants to work with. Benghazi Attack Called Avoidable in Senate Report.  Only In an addendum to the bipartisan report, Republican committee members singled out former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton,     02:17:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoBenghazi Attack Called Avoidable in Senate Report,Benghazi Attack Called Avoidable,Hillary ClintonChristie " I know how to Extort the Democrats"  The real story of the NJ Govenor, more like Tony Suprano than the guy one wants to work with. Benghazi Attack Chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/15/george-baby-bush-comes-to-sarasota-bushs-war-of-choice-has-cost-america-dearPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/15/george-baby-bush-comes-to-sarasota-bushs-war-of-choice-has-cost-america-dear/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/15/george-baby-bush-comes-to-sarasota-bushs-war-of-choice-has-cost-america-dearWed, 15 Jan 2014 13:00:00 GMTGeorge "Baby Bush" Comes to Sarasota! Bush's war of choice has cost America dear By MICHAEL ZACCHEA, • Nearly 4,500 U.S. service members killed in action. • 134,000 Iraqi civilians and soldiers died. • Four million Iraqis are refugees or were displaced within Iraq. • 965,000 U.S. veterans treated at Veterans Administration hospitals, including hundreds of thousands with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. • 914,000 U.S. veterans filed disability claims with the VA. • $1 trillion current cost, plus $1 trillion per decade for the next five to six decades. remember the following truths: • The U.S. did not destroy the enemy's will to fight. The U.S. did not achieve a decisive victory in Iraq. • Iraq's society was shattered by the war. The vast majority of Iraqis are living in far worse conditions now, and subject to more violence, than they were under Saddam Hussein's brutal, murderous regime. • The U.S. is neither more secure nor better off for our nine-year military failure in Iraq. President Bush deployed 2.6 million American service members into combat in Iraq, and our nation has nothing to show for it. • The nations that most benefitted from the invasion and occupation of Iraq are Iran and China. The Iraqi prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, is an Iranian client. Iran now has a buffer state between it and Saudi Arabia. China now has secured unfettered access to the world's second-largest supply of oil. • Iraq had nothing to do with the attacks on 9/11. Al-Qaida did not exist in Iraq when the U.S. invaded. Now al-Qaida maintains a violent presence in the country. • Our nation was unprepared for nearly one million non-fatal casualties. The Department of Veterans Affairs still faces unprecedented numbers of new casualties and claims. The VA still needs additional resources.  02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoNSA Can Alter Data In Computers Not Connected To Internet,Surveillance Reform,Republicans Kill Unemployment BenefitsBy MICHAEL ZACCHEA, • Nearly 4,500 U.S. service members killed in action. • 134,000 Iraqi civilians and soldiers died. • Four million Iraqis are refugees orhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/14/fox-news-a-political-mechine-that-hires-journalistPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/14/fox-news-a-political-mechine-that-hires-journalist/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/14/fox-news-a-political-mechine-that-hires-journalistTue, 14 Jan 2014 13:00:00 GMT"Fox News a Political Mechine that hires Journalist!"WALLS CLOSE IN ON CHRISTIE Sandy Funds Scrutinized... DOCS: Gov. Shut Out A Mayor After He Didn't Endorse... New Bridge Theory... Obama's Overhaul Of Major Obstacle Finally Complete GOP Makes Offer.. Right Defense Doomed.. Hateful GOPer.. Cruz vs. House GOP.. O's 'Neoliberal Assault' 200 Dead After Boat Fleeing War In South Sudan Sinks Syria's Refugees Dying.. Week In Pics.. Shipwreck Uncovered.. Kalashnikov Doubts..  Man KILLED For Texting At Movie Theater SUPREMES SET TO BLESS GOP OBSTRUCTIONISM? Court Conservatives 'Sound Eager To Return To View Not Held Since Horse And Buggy Days'.. Scalia Rips Obama New Mexico Court Ruling Will Allow Doctors To Aid Patients In Dying Senate Republicans Make New Offer On Jobless Benefits Egyptians Begin Voting In Constitutional Referendum Russia Expels U.S. Journalist For The First Time Since Cold War Water Ban Lifted for Part Of West Virginia After Chemical Spill House Requests Probe Of Target Hack 01:51:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRight Defense Doomed,CHRISTIE Sandy Funds,Aid Patients In Dying,Constitutional Referendum,Water Ban LiftedWALLS CLOSE IN ON CHRISTIE Sandy Funds Scrutinized... DOCS: Gov. Shut Out A Mayor After He Didn't Endorse... New Bridge Theory... Obama's Overhaul Of Major Ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/13/the-conservative-republican-movement-is-imploding-their-end-is-nearPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/13/the-conservative-republican-movement-is-imploding-their-end-is-near/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/13/the-conservative-republican-movement-is-imploding-their-end-is-nearMon, 13 Jan 2014 13:00:00 GMTThe Conservative Republican Movement is imploding, their end is near!CNN exclusive: Feds investigating Christie's use of Sandy relief funds 02:21:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoSandy relief funds,Bridget Anne Kelly,roger ailes,6.7 percent unemploymentCNN exclusive: Feds investigating Christie's use of Sandy relief fundshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/10/what-about-the-people-of-fort-lee-and-north-jerseyPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/10/what-about-the-people-of-fort-lee-and-north-jersey/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/10/what-about-the-people-of-fort-lee-and-north-jerseyFri, 10 Jan 2014 13:00:00 GMTWhat about the People of Fort Lee and North Jersey?What about the People of Fort Lee and North Jersey?  How did Christie get so many Demoratic endorcements?  01:13:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoFort Lee,Fort Lee and North Jersey,How did Christie get so many Demoratic endorcementsWhat about the People of Fort Lee and North Jersey?  How did Christie get so many Demoratic endorcements?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/09/boehner-american-people-support-extension-of-unemployment-benefitsPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/09/boehner-american-people-support-extension-of-unemployment-benefits/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/09/boehner-american-people-support-extension-of-unemployment-benefitsThu, 09 Jan 2014 13:00:00 GMTBoehner American People Support Extension of Unemployment Benefits!Boehner favorite phrase is, This is what the American People want" Well John???????  Boehner American People Support Extension of Unemployment Benefits! 02:06:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoJohn Boehner,American People want,Extension of Unemployment Benefits!Boehner favorite phrase is, This is what the American People want" Well John???????  Boehner American People Support Extension of Unemployment Benefits!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/08/cut-for-extend-unemployment-ok-cut-oil-subsidiesPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/08/cut-for-extend-unemployment-ok-cut-oil-subsidies/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/08/cut-for-extend-unemployment-ok-cut-oil-subsidiesWed, 08 Jan 2014 13:00:00 GMTCut for extend unemployment, OK cut Oil Subsidies!Cut for extend unemployment, OK cut Oil Subsidies! 01:58:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoCut for extend unemployment,OK cut Oil SubsidiesCut for extend unemployment, OK cut Oil Subsidies!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/06/you-are-on-your-own-unemployment-insurance-endsPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/06/you-are-on-your-own-unemployment-insurance-ends/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/06/you-are-on-your-own-unemployment-insurance-endsMon, 06 Jan 2014 13:00:00 GMTYou are on your own, Unemployment Insurance EndsUnemployment Insurance Ends!  "You are on your own, like a rolling Stone," just where Repulicans what you! 01:57:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoUnemployment Insurance,you are on your own,like a rolling Stone,The Year of the Great RedistributionUnemployment Insurance Ends!  "You are on your own, like a rolling Stone," just where Repulicans what you!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/03/2014-let-the-craziness-beginPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/03/2014-let-the-craziness-begin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/03/2014-let-the-craziness-beginFri, 03 Jan 2014 13:00:00 GMT2014 Let the Craziness Begin!2014 Let the Craziness Begin! 01:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoGay Marriage Ban,Calls It A 'Mistake,Toll Collection Outsourced To Payday Lender2014 Let the Craziness Begin!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/02/live-long-and-prosper-obama-care-takes-effect-todayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/02/live-long-and-prosper-obama-care-takes-effect-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2014/01/02/live-long-and-prosper-obama-care-takes-effect-todayThu, 02 Jan 2014 13:00:00 GMTLive Long and Prosper, Obama Care Takes Effect Today,Live Long and Prosper, Obama Care Takes Effect Today,  01:58:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoLive Long and Prosper,Obama Care Takes Effect TodayLive Long and Prosper, Obama Care Takes Effect Today,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/31/2013-republican-statements-lack-integrityPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/31/2013-republican-statements-lack-integrity/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/31/2013-republican-statements-lack-integrityTue, 31 Dec 2013 13:00:00 GMT2013 Republican Statements Lack Integrity2013 Republican Statements Lack Integrity!   " But Republicans long ago abandoned common sense and good judgment in pursuit of conspiracy-mongering and an obsessive effort to discredit President Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who may run for president in 2016".  NYtimes. Republicans say based on a few facts, what they think people will buy, reguardless if all the facts are truthful.  Benghazi if just one proof.   02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoFacts About Benghazi,David Kirkpatrick,Darrell Issa,use the term Al Qaeda,Fox News2013 Republican Statements Lack Integrity!   " But Republicans long ago abandoned common sense and good judgment in pursuit of conspiracy-mongering and an obseshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/30/benghazi-it-is-the-republican-cover-upPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/30/benghazi-it-is-the-republican-cover-up/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/30/benghazi-it-is-the-republican-cover-upMon, 30 Dec 2013 13:00:00 GMTBenghazi it is the Republican Cover UPBenghazi it is the Republican Cover UP 01:59:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoAmbassador J. Christopher,anti-Muslim video,al Qaeda,Benghazi diplomatic compound,BenghaziBenghazi it is the Republican Cover UPhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/27/long-term-unemployment-insurance-would-not-needed-if-minimum-wage-increasePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/27/long-term-unemployment-insurance-would-not-needed-if-minimum-wage-increase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/27/long-term-unemployment-insurance-would-not-needed-if-minimum-wage-increaseFri, 27 Dec 2013 13:00:00 GMTLong-Term Unemployment Insurance would not needed, If Minimum Wage IncreaseLong-Term Unemployment Insurance would not needed, If Minimum Wage would be Increased!  Now, with Congress in recess, long-term unemployment insurance will come to an end for 1.3 million Americans, potentially costing 240,000 jobs, according to the White House's Council of Economic Advisers. Was it inevitable? Or was it a case of political mismanagement?  02:02:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoLong-Term Unemployment Insurance,Minimum Wage Increase,Fight Back Against Tea Party,NSALong-Term Unemployment Insurance would not needed, If Minimum Wage would be Increased!  Now, with Congress in recess, long-term unemployment insurance will comhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/24/merry-christmas-eve-on-the-eve-of-climate-changePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/24/merry-christmas-eve-on-the-eve-of-climate-change/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/24/merry-christmas-eve-on-the-eve-of-climate-changeTue, 24 Dec 2013 13:00:00 GMTMerry Christmas Eve on the Eve of Climate ChangeJoin the conversation. One of Today's topics on "It's Your Gavel Radio Show" I'm broadcasting live on the air beginning at 8am Eastern! Listen in at 8am eastern by visiting www.itsyourgavel.com Call 374-884-9261 to call in to participate or just listen via your phone. Obama's Carbon-Capture Plan For Coal Plants Has Dirty Trade-Off; Oil Production. Greenland Snow Aquifer Hides 100 Billion Tons Of Water           Flood Grant Program To Let Communities Consider Rising Seas Due To Climate Change, Only 4 In 10 Americans Are Aware Of The Incandescent Lightbulb Phase-Out. Obamacare Deadline Extended For Last-Minute Shoppers,     Edward Snowden: 'Mission's Already Accomplished... I Already Won'    House Republicans Opposed To Extended Unemployment Benefits Could Pay The Price In 2014: Poll            02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoGreenland Snow Aquifer,Flood Grant Program,Incandescent Lightbulb Phase-Out,Obamacare Deadline Extended,Mission's Already AccomplishedJoin the conversation. One of Today's topics on "It's Your Gavel Radio Show" I'm broadcasting live on the air beginning at 8am Eastern! Listen in at 8am easternhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/23/aps-top-10-news-stories-of-2013Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/23/aps-top-10-news-stories-of-2013/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/23/aps-top-10-news-stories-of-2013Mon, 23 Dec 2013 13:00:00 GMTAP's Top 10 News Stories of 2013Todays Topic's will be to discuss  AP poll: Obama health care overhaul top 2013 story By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer   NEW YORK (AP) -- The glitch-plagued rollout of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul was the top news story of 2013, followed by the Boston Marathon bombing and the dramatic papal changeover at the Vatican, according to The Associated Press' annual poll of U.S. editors and news directors.         http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/Y/YE_TOP_10_STORIES?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2013-12-22-12-15-42 02:30:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoObamacare,BOSTON MARATHON BOMBING,VATICAN CHANGEOVER,DIVIDED CONGRESS,NSA SPYINGTodays Topic's will be to discuss  AP poll: Obama health care overhaul top 2013 story By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer   NEW YORK (AP) -- The glitch-plaguhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/20/1010-minimum-wage-would-actually-create-new-jobs-studyPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/20/1010-minimum-wage-would-actually-create-new-jobs-study/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/20/1010-minimum-wage-would-actually-create-new-jobs-studyFri, 20 Dec 2013 13:00:00 GMT$10.10 Minimum Wage Would Actually Create New Jobs: Study$10.10 Minimum Wage Would Actually Create New Jobs: Study   Raising the minimum wage would help the working poor and give the entire economy a boost, a new analysis finds. If the minimum wage rose to $10.10 per hour, as Senate Democrats and President Barack Obama propose, 27.8 million workers would see their wages go up as a direct or indirect result of the boost, according to the Economic Policy Institute, a left-leaning think tank. These workers would take home about $35 billion in additional wages and they would probably spend it, as low-income people living with little financial cushion cushion tend to do.    Former president Bill Clinton is a major advocate of cool roofs. Recently he wrote: “Every black roof in New York should be white; every roof in Chicago should be white; every roof in Little Rock should be white. Every flat tar-surface roof anywhere! In most of these places you could recover the cost of the paint and the labor in a week.”  01:17:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoObamaCare is Working,catastrophic health plans,Crack Cocaine Cases,$10.10 Minimum Wage,Create New Jobs$10.10 Minimum Wage Would Actually Create New Jobs: Study   Raising the minimum wage would help the working poor and give the entire economy a boost, a new anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/19/lets-make-a-deal-no-shut-down-notPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/19/lets-make-a-deal-no-shut-down-not/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/19/lets-make-a-deal-no-shut-down-notThu, 19 Dec 2013 13:00:00 GMTLet's Make a Deal, No Shut Down? Not?"The amount of sequester relief provided was modest, and so I think it will be challenging to add back funds and meet all the needs that are out there," said Joel Friedman, vice president for federal fiscal policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. "The amount that got added back is just a portion. They sort of met halfway. It doesn't get you all the way back or alleviate the first sequester hit. It will definitely be a challenge, and some programs will continue to be short funded at the end of the process."  01:51:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoFirst Mate,Senate Says No To Shutdown,Poor Students Sweep Floors In Exchange For Lunch,Target Breach,40 Million Credit Cards"The amount of sequester relief provided was modest, and so I think it will be challenging to add back funds and meet all the needs that are out there," said Johttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/18/income-inequality-is-hurting-the-economy-3-dozen-economists-sayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/18/income-inequality-is-hurting-the-economy-3-dozen-economists-say/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/18/income-inequality-is-hurting-the-economy-3-dozen-economists-sayWed, 18 Dec 2013 13:00:00 GMTIncome Inequality Is Hurting The Economy, 3 Dozen Economists SayMain topic: Discussion on Today's Huffingtonpost's Artical by CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER  Income Inequality Is Hurting The Economy, 3 Dozen Economists Say. The growing gap between the richest Americans and everyone else isn't bad just for individuals. It's hurting the U.S. economy. The growing gap between the richest Americans and everyone else isn't bad just for individuals. It's hurting the U.S. economy. "What you want is a broader spending base," said Scott Brown, chief economist at Raymond James, a financial advisory firm. "You want more people spending money." "The broader the improvement, the more likely it will be sustained," said Michael Niemira, Income inequality has steadily worsened in recent decades, according to government data and academic studies. The most recent census figures show that the average income for the wealthiest 5 percent of U.S. households, adjusted for inflation, has surged 17 percent in the past 20 years. By contrast, average income for the middle 20 percent of households has risen less than 5 percent. Economists appear to be increasingly concerned about the effects of inequality on growth. In a speech this month, President Barack Obama declared inequality the "defining challenge of our time." Now, he says, "there's not much denial of that ... and you're starting to see some research saying, yes, it does slow the economy." 01:59:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknogrowing gap,It's hurting the U.S. economy,broader spending base,Income inequality,inequality the "defining challenge of our timeMain topic: Discussion on Today's Huffingtonpost's Artical by CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER  Income Inequality Is Hurting The Economy, 3 Dozen Economists Say. The grohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/17/nsa-the-budget-agreement-a-moon-landingPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/17/nsa-the-budget-agreement-a-moon-landing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/17/nsa-the-budget-agreement-a-moon-landingTue, 17 Dec 2013 13:30:00 GMTNSA, The budget Agreement, A Moon LandingThe budget agreement was reached by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and approved by the House in a bipartisan vote last Thursday. Though the deal faces staunch opposition by Republicans in the Senate, Johnson has conceded his support. "The budget deal struck by Paul Ryan and Patty Murray is no 'grand bargain,' but I credit Paul with understanding that a grand bargain is not possible at this point in time," Johnson said in his statement. "Although I disagree with a number of provisions in the bill, on balance the good outweighs the bad. As long as the Senate does nothing to worsen the bill, I intend to support it.”  01:59:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknobudget deal,Paul Ryan and Patty Murray,China on the Moon,moon l;andingThe budget agreement was reached by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and approved by the House in a bipartisan vote last Thursday. Thoughttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/16/long-bar-pointethe-budget-agreement-a-moon-landingPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/16/long-bar-pointethe-budget-agreement-a-moon-landing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/16/long-bar-pointethe-budget-agreement-a-moon-landingMon, 16 Dec 2013 13:00:00 GMTLong Bar Pointe,The budget Agreement, A Moon LandingListen to "It's Your Gavel" at 8:00am et at www.itsyourgavel.com, participate by calling 3347-884-9261 A Moon landing! Hear and join the conversation why I think this is great News! The budget agreement was reached by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and approved by the House in a bipartisan vote last Thursday. Though the deal faces staunch opposition by Republicans in the Senate, Johnson has conceded his support. "The budget deal struck by Paul Ryan and Patty Murray is no 'grand bargain,' but I credit Paul with understanding that a grand bargain is not possible at this point in time," Johnson said in his statement. "Although I disagree with a number of provisions in the bill, on balance the good outweighs the bad. As long as the Senate does nothing to worsen the bill, I intend to support it.”  02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoMoon Landing,The budget deal,grand bargain,opposition by Republicans,improvement in camera technologyListen to "It's Your Gavel" at 8:00am et at www.itsyourgavel.com, participate by calling 3347-884-9261 A Moon landing! Hear and join the conversation why I thinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/12/it-is-a-deal-notPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/12/it-is-a-deal-not/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/12/it-is-a-deal-notThu, 12 Dec 2013 13:00:00 GMTIt is a deal, NOT!Bipartisan Budget Deal Puts Ryan Under Fire From Fellow Conservatives.   The prospects for getting a new farm bill passed before the end of the year appeared dim, though lawmakers said they were close. Here's Why The Obama-Castro Handshake Means Nothing  The move, a month before a peace conference that will seek an end to the civil war in Syria, demonstrated again the frustrations of trying to cultivate a viable alternative to President Bashar al-Assad.  02:23:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoHere's Why The Obama-Castro Handshake Means Nothing,civil war in Syria,billion-dollar Ponzi scheme,Bernard L. MadoffBipartisan Budget Deal Puts Ryan Under Fire From Fellow Conservatives.   The prospects for getting a new farm bill passed before the end of the year appearedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/11/what-is-left-out-of-the-budget-deal-on-hillPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/11/what-is-left-out-of-the-budget-deal-on-hill/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/11/what-is-left-out-of-the-budget-deal-on-hillWed, 11 Dec 2013 13:00:00 GMTWhat is left out of the Budget Deal on Hill?What is left out of the Budget Deal on Hill? Minimum Wage. Extention of unemployment. Duplication in federal programs.  Obama shaking Castro's hand. 01:59:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoMinimum Wage,Extention of unemployment,Budget Deal,duplication in federal programs,Obama shaking Castro's handWhat is left out of the Budget Deal on Hill? Minimum Wage. Extention of unemployment. Duplication in federal programs.  Obama shaking Castro's hand.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/10/honoring-mandela-is-laid-to-rest-todayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/10/honoring-mandela-is-laid-to-rest-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/10/honoring-mandela-is-laid-to-rest-todayTue, 10 Dec 2013 13:30:00 GMTHONORING MANDELA, is laid to rest todayObama: 'We Will Never See The Likes Of Nelson Mandela Again'   "For nothing he achieved was inevitable," Obama said. "In the arc of his life, we see a man who earned his place in history through struggle and shrewdness, persistence and faith. He tells us what's possible not just in the pages of dusty history books, but in our own lives as well."   "We, too, must act on behalf of justice. We, too, must act on behalf of peace. There are too many of us who happily embrace Madiba's legacy of racial reconciliation, but passionately resist even modest reforms that would challenge chronic poverty and growing inequality,"   "We will never see the likes of Nelson Mandela again," Obama said. "But let me say to the people of Africa, and young people around the world: You can make his life's work your own." 01:43:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRemembers Nelson Mandela,HONORING MANDELA,Nelson Mandela passes,struggle and shrewdness,persistence and faithObama: 'We Will Never See The Likes Of Nelson Mandela Again'   "For nothing he achieved was inevitable," Obama said. "In the arc of his life, we see a man whohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/09/the-2013-lie-of-the-year-finalistsPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/09/the-2013-lie-of-the-year-finalists/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/09/the-2013-lie-of-the-year-finalistsMon, 09 Dec 2013 13:00:00 GMTThe 2013 Lie of the Year FinalistsI will discuss the Finalist and vote during the show! PolitiFact will soon announce our Lie of the Year -- the most significant falsehood of 2013, as chosen by our editors and reporters. Are any of these Democratic lies? Answer none! We're also inviting PolitiFact readers to vote for the Readers' Choice award. Here are our 10 finalists and a link to our survey so you can vote for your favorite. We accept write-ins.   PolitiFact will soon announce our Lie of the Year -- the most significant falsehood of 2013, as chosen by our editors and reporters. We're also inviting PolitiFact readers to vote for the Readers' Choice award. Here are our 10 finalists and a link to our survey so you can vote for your favorite. We accept write-ins. Congress is exempt from the health care law. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said, "President Obama just granted all of Congress an exception" to Obamacare during an August speech in Iowa. False. Obamacare will question your sex life.  The FISA Court is transparent.  The United Nations is coming for your guns.  If you like your health care, you can keep it.  No U.S.-trained doctors will accept Obamacare.  The United States doesn’t tolerate genocide.  The IRS will keep a database of health secrets.  Obamacare means forced home inspections. B Muslims are exempt from Obamacare.  02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoCongress is exempt,Obamacare will question your sex life,The FISA Court is transparent,The United Nations is coming for your guns,If you like your health careI will discuss the Finalist and vote during the show! PolitiFact will soon announce our Lie of the Year -- the most significant falsehood of 2013, as chosen byhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/06/mandela-an-example-that-should-inspire-the-worldPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/06/mandela-an-example-that-should-inspire-the-world/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/06/mandela-an-example-that-should-inspire-the-worldFri, 06 Dec 2013 13:00:00 GMT"Mandela an Example That Should Inspire the World."Obama Calls "Mandela an Example That Should Inspire the World."   Obama has directed that American flags be lowered to half-staff through Monday in honor of the freedom fighter who died Thursday at age 95. In a proclamation honoring Mandela, Obama wrote that "the United States has lost a close friend, South Africa has lost an incomparable liberator, and the world has lost an inspiration for freedom, justice, and human dignity -- Nelson Mandela is no longer with us, he belongs to the ages."   White House statement: "The President conveyed how profoundly Mandela's extraordinary example of moral courage, kindness, and humility influenced his own life, as well as those of millions around the world. "President Obama reaffirmed that the strong and historic partnership between the United States and South Africa will continue to draw strength from Mandela's legacy as we work together to promote equality, reconciliation and human dignity, and to build a more just and prosperous world."     01:52:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoNelson Mandela's funeral,honoring Mandela,end apartheid,Mandela’s legacy,freedom and toleranceObama Calls "Mandela an Example That Should Inspire the World."   Obama has directed that American flags be lowered to half-staff through Monday in honor of thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/05/the-president-attacks-inequalityPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/05/the-president-attacks-inequality/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/05/the-president-attacks-inequalityThu, 05 Dec 2013 13:00:00 GMTThe President Attacks Inequality“I am convinced that the decisions we make on these issues over the next few years,” he said, “will determine whether or not our children will grow up in an America where opportunity is real.”        An American child born into the lowest 20 percent income level has a less than a 1-in-20 chance of making it to the top, as Mr. Obama pointed out. But one born in the top 20 percent has a 2-in-3 chance of staying there. And the top 10 percent now takes half of the national income, up from a third in 1979. That’s a level of inequality on par with Jamaica and Argentina, and such concentrated wealth leads to more frequent recessions, higher household debt and growing cynicism and despondency.          01:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRepublican opposition,income gap,The silence from Republicans,economic inequality,improving upward mobility“I am convinced that the decisions we make on these issues over the next few years,” he said, “will determine whether or not our children will grow up in an Amehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/04/hot-topics-todayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/04/hot-topics-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/04/hot-topics-todayWed, 04 Dec 2013 13:00:00 GMTHot topics todayHot topics today 01:58:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoObama,Israel,Iran Kerry,Iran,kerryHot topics todayhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/03/obamas-1-lie-compared-to-how-many-republican-liesPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/03/obamas-1-lie-compared-to-how-many-republican-lies/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/03/obamas-1-lie-compared-to-how-many-republican-liesTue, 03 Dec 2013 13:00:00 GMTObama's 1 lie compared to how many Republican Lies? Obama's 1 lie compared to how many Republican Lies? Let's go through many of the hot issues of 2013 Jobs and the Economy Civil Rights 02:49:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRepublican Lies,Obama lies,Civil Rights,Jobs and the Economy,Voting RightsObama's 1 lie compared to how many Republican Lies? Let's go through many of the hot issues of 2013 Jobs and the Economy Civil Rightshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/02/healthcaregov-is-working-despite-efforts-by-republicansPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/02/healthcaregov-is-working-despite-efforts-by-republicans/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/12/02/healthcaregov-is-working-despite-efforts-by-republicansMon, 02 Dec 2013 13:00:00 GMThealthcare.gov is working, despite efforts by Republicans!healthcare.gov is working, despite efforts by Republicans!   “Until the enrollment process is working from end to end, many consumers will not be able to enroll in coverage,” said Karen M. Ignagni, president of America’s Health Insurance Plans, a trade group.         See insurance compainies say no to a cap on profits!   The White House announced on Sunday that it had met its goal for improving HealthCare.gov so the website “will work smoothly for the vast majority of users.”         Mr. Zients said 50,000 people could use the website at the same time.   01:42:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoend to end,healthcare dot gov,will work smoothly for the vast majority of users,50000 people,LEAST PRODUCTIVE CONGRESS EVERhealthcare.gov is working, despite efforts by Republicans!   “Until the enrollment process is working from end to end, many consumers will not be able to enrohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/27/pope-says-what-would-jesus-say-tyranny-of-markets-and-idolatry-of-moneyPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/27/pope-says-what-would-jesus-say-tyranny-of-markets-and-idolatry-of-money/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/27/pope-says-what-would-jesus-say-tyranny-of-markets-and-idolatry-of-moneyWed, 27 Nov 2013 13:00:00 GMTPope Says what would Jesus say? "‘tyranny’ of markets and ‘idolatry of money’"Pope Says what would Jesus say? "‘tyranny’ of markets and ‘idolatry of money’" (Reuters) - Pope Francis attacked unfettered capitalism as "a new tyranny" and beseeched global leaders to fight poverty and growing inequality, in a document on Tuesday setting out a platform for his papacy and calling for a renewal of the Catholic Church. The 84-page document, known as an apostolic exhortation, was the first major work he has authored alone as pope and makes official many views he has aired in sermons and remarks since he became the first non-European pontiff in 1,300 years in March. In it, Francis went further than previous comments criticizing the global economic system, attacking the "idolatry of money", and urged politicians to "attack the structural causes of inequality" and strive to provide work, healthcare and education to all citizens. He also called on rich people to share their wealth. "Just as the commandment 'Thou shalt not kill' sets a clear limit in order to safeguard the value of human life, today we also have to say 'thou shalt not' to an economy of exclusion and inequality. Such an economy kills," Francis wrote in the document issued on Tuesday. "How can it be that it is not a news item when an elderly homeless person dies of exposure, but it is news when the stock market loses 2 points?" The pope said renewal of the Church could not be put off and said the Vatican and its entrenched hierarchy "also need to hear the call to pastoral conversion". "The message on poverty sets Pope Francis on a collision course with neo-liberal Catholic thought, especially in the United States," said Faggioli, an expert on the Second Vatican Council and reform in the Catholic Church. 02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,tyranny’ of markets and ‘idolatry of money’,Pope Francis attackedPope Says what would Jesus say? "‘tyranny’ of markets and ‘idolatry of money’" (Reuters) - Pope Francis attacked unfettered capitalism as "a new tyranny" and bhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/26/netanyahu-says-no-to-iran-but-really-means-yesPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/26/netanyahu-says-no-to-iran-but-really-means-yes/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/26/netanyahu-says-no-to-iran-but-really-means-yesTue, 26 Nov 2013 13:00:00 GMTNetanyahu says no to Iran, but really means Yes!Netanyahu says no to Iran, but really means Yes! 01:54:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoHarry Reid,Netanyahu,Hassan Rouhani,a wolf in wolf,new diplomatic openingsNetanyahu says no to Iran, but really means Yes!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/25/iran-nuclear-good-deal-now-or-laterPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/25/iran-nuclear-good-deal-now-or-later/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/25/iran-nuclear-good-deal-now-or-laterMon, 25 Nov 2013 13:00:00 GMTIran Nuclear, good deal now or later?"The preliminary deal with Iran is a seminal moment for President Obama, presenting the chance to chart a new American course in the Middle East for the first time in more than three decades. NYTimes   " The accord depends on Iran keeping its end of the bargain and the Obama administration fending off congressional pressure to impose a new round of sanctions. American companies don’t stand to profit because almost all U.S. trade with Iran other than food and medicine has been banned for decades. Sanctions have cost Iran $120 billion in lost revenue since the U.S. and EU started imposing tough penalties on energy, ports, insurance, shipping, banking and other transactions in 2010, according to U.S. Treasury estimates. The American sanctions penalize other nations that trade with Iran, including U.S. allies."  Blooberg "President Barack Obama phoned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, pledging future consultations with the U.S. ally regarding the nuclear deal made between Iran and six major powers that Israel opposes on Saturday."  Huffingtonpost "The President underscored that the United States will remain firm in our commitment to Israel, which has good reason to be skeptical about Iran’s intentions," the White House wrote.         02:56:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoBenjamin Netanyahu,deal's insufficiency,Iran Nuclear Deal"The preliminary deal with Iran is a seminal moment for President Obama, presenting the chance to chart a new American course in the Middle East for the first thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/22/republicans-nuked-yesterday-past-duePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/22/republicans-nuked-yesterday-past-due/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/22/republicans-nuked-yesterday-past-dueFri, 22 Nov 2013 13:00:00 GMTRepublicans NUKED yesterday! PAST DUE! Republicans are upset that the Democrats have stopped thier abuse of power! “This is the most important and most dangerous restructuring of Senate rules since Thomas Jefferson wrote them at the beginning of our country,” declared Senator Lamar Alexander, Republican of Tennessee. “It’s another raw exercise of political power to permit the majority to do whatever it wants whenever it wants to do it.”   “Doing nothing was no longer an option,” said Senator Tom Udall of New Mexico   01:20:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoKennedy assassination,Harry Reid,Senate rules,nuclear option,simple 51-vote majorityRepublicans are upset that the Democrats have stopped thier abuse of power! “This is the most important and most dangerous restructuring of Senate rules sincehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/21/the-republican-game-plan-liesPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/21/the-republican-game-plan-lies/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/21/the-republican-game-plan-liesThu, 21 Nov 2013 13:00:00 GMTThe Republican Game Plan lies!The memo distributed to House Republicans this week was concise and blunt, listing talking points and marching orders: “Because of Obamacare, I Lost My Insurance.” “Obamacare Increases Health Care Costs.” “The Exchanges May Not Be Secure, Putting Personal Information at Risk.” “Continue Collecting Constituent Stories.”         The document, the product of a series of closed-door strategy sessions that began in mid-October, is part of an increasingly organized Republican attack on the Affordable Care Act, President Obama’s signature legislative initiative. Republican strategists say that over the next several months, they intend to keep Democrats on their heels through a multilayered, sequenced assault  according to this mornins NYTimes   01:43:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoHarry Reid,too hot,tossed voter registration forms,I Lost My Insurance,Obamacare Increases Health Care CostsThe memo distributed to House Republicans this week was concise and blunt, listing talking points and marching orders: “Because of Obamacare, I Lost My Insuranchttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/20/democrats-will-use-the-nuclear-optionPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/20/democrats-will-use-the-nuclear-option/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/20/democrats-will-use-the-nuclear-optionWed, 20 Nov 2013 13:00:00 GMTDemocrats will use the Nuclear Option,Democrats inched closer to another “nuclear” rules standoff Tuesday evening on the heels of another filibuster vote on one of President Barack Obama’s nominees to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. 01:29:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoHarry Reid,Trayvon Martin,Nuclear Option,filibusters,GOP senatorsDemocrats inched closer to another “nuclear” rules standoff Tuesday evening on the heels of another filibuster vote on one of President Barack Obama’s nomineeshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/19/obamacares-biggest-losers-are-republican-dominated-statesPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/19/obamacares-biggest-losers-are-republican-dominated-states/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/19/obamacares-biggest-losers-are-republican-dominated-statesTue, 19 Nov 2013 13:00:00 GMTObamacare's biggest losers are Republican-dominated states Republicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorities are over-prosecuted.    There will be a new engineer in the studio on Friday.  Please be kind wiith her as she learns the ropes. 01:32:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,too hot,tossed voter registration formsRepublicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/18/health-vs-insurance-profitsPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/18/health-vs-insurance-profits/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/18/health-vs-insurance-profitsMon, 18 Nov 2013 13:00:00 GMTHealth vs Insurance ProfitsThe Obama Care Debate;  The American Peoples Health vs Insurance Profits 01:14:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,too hot,tossed voter registration formsThe Obama Care Debate;  The American Peoples Health vs Insurance Profitshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/15/republicans-think-they-won-but-they-lostPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/15/republicans-think-they-won-but-they-lost/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/15/republicans-think-they-won-but-they-lostFri, 15 Nov 2013 13:30:00 GMTRepublicans think they won but they lost.Show will begin a half hour late, 8:30am this morning.   Republicans think they won but they lost.   Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., said oversight of the problems with Obamacare website HealthCare.gov is "absolutely warranted," but he added, "Nobody in this country believes that Republicans want to fix the website." 01:09:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoHarry Reid,too hot,tossed voter registration forms,Obama care,you can keep your planShow will begin a half hour late, 8:30am this morning.   Republicans think they won but they lost.   Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., said oversight of the problhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/14/is-the-democratic-unity-about-to-endPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/14/is-the-democratic-unity-about-to-end/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/14/is-the-democratic-unity-about-to-endThu, 14 Nov 2013 13:00:00 GMTIs the Democratic Unity about to End?I enthusiastically support President Obama and believe he usually makes the right call in any situation. Here, however, he should promptly come up with a fix for the unconditional public promise he made, to the effect that nobody would lose their current insurance, if they liked their current insurance. He did not, as far as I know, footnote the statement ("... Unless your plan is substandard and does not meet the statutory requirements of the ACA"). The only fair solution, I think, is grandfathering in people who want to keep their existing insurance – substandard though it may be. I gather that the number of people affected is relatively small. I believe most who than have the opportunity to keep their plan, will also have the option to compare their old plan to the new plans offered in the Obama Care Market Place.  I believe given the choice they will choose the new plans over their old one, so the basic ACA mandate should remain intact. I believe it all comes down to, when one who losses the option that the President has repeated that they can keep it, and than they can't, this creates anger, this should defuse their anger! Upton's bill is obviously just a naked attempt to repeal the ACA. The option to keep existing insurance should be offered only to those who currently have it. The ACA is an imperfect law as it stands. I'm okay with it being made even less perfect, in the interests of fairness and the vindication of a Presidential promise. 00:50:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoFix the promise,grandfathering in people who want to keep,ACA mandate should remain intact,Upton's billI enthusiastically support President Obama and believe he usually makes the right call in any situation. Here, however, he should promptly come up with a fix fohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/13/obama-in-bind-trying-to-keep-health-law-vowPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/13/obama-in-bind-trying-to-keep-health-law-vow/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/13/obama-in-bind-trying-to-keep-health-law-vowWed, 13 Nov 2013 13:00:00 GMTObama in Bind Trying to Keep Health Law Vow“Any fix that would essentially open up for insurers to sell new plans that did not meet the standards would create more problems than it would fix,” Mr. Carney told reporters. It was unclear how the administration could make new plans more affordable, or whether that solution would be interpreted by Americans as keeping the promise that the president made in selling the health care law. Republicans in Congress would be certain to oppose efforts by the White House to expand subsidies."    "Support for raising the minimum wage to nine bucks runs at 76 percent nationally, a five-point increase since March. That’s right in line with public opinion generally over the past 20 years: "   "The investigation into the health law rollout has turned into a nasty public relations war that will be on full display at Wednesday’s hearing of the House oversight committee, chaired by Representative Darrell Issa." 01:39:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoTrying to Keep Health,Rising Waters,health law rollout,Representative Darrell Issa,congress approval 9%“Any fix that would essentially open up for insurers to sell new plans that did not meet the standards would create more problems than it would fix,” Mr. Carneyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/12/virginia-republicans-have-one-set-of-laws-for-themselvesPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/12/virginia-republicans-have-one-set-of-laws-for-themselves/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/12/virginia-republicans-have-one-set-of-laws-for-themselvesTue, 12 Nov 2013 13:00:00 GMTVirginia Republicans have one set of Laws for themselves? Republicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorities are over-prosecuted.    There will be a new engineer in the studio on Friday.  Please be kind wiith her as she learns the ropes. 01:30:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,too hot,tossed voter registration formsRepublicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/11/why-was-your-health-insurance-plan-cancelled-and-not-upgraded-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/11/why-was-your-health-insurance-plan-cancelled-and-not-upgraded-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/11/why-was-your-health-insurance-plan-cancelled-and-not-upgraded-1Mon, 11 Nov 2013 13:00:00 GMTWhy Was Your Health Insurance Plan Cancelled and Not Upgraded?I have been saying this for weeks, and now the Huffingtonpost say's it.  Get the true perspective here first! "So you got a letter from your insurance company saying your plan is being discontinued. And you're mad at President Obama for telling you that if you liked your plan, you could keep your plan because here you are, losing that very plan you liked. Plus your sticker shock at the higher price to replace it has somehow not been assuaged by the subsidies that may drop the actual cost quite dramatically. Regardless of your general disposition toward the president, let's make sure your anger isn't just a little bit misguided." http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robbie-gennet/why-was-your-health-insurance_b_4228307.html   The apology by "60 Minutes" for its botched reporting on its story about the Benghazi attacks opened the venerable program, and CBS News, to a deluge of tough criticism on Friday. 01:41:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoletter from your insurance company,your plan is being discontinued,Insurance Plan Cancelled,mad at President Obama,if you liked your planI have been saying this for weeks, and now the Huffingtonpost say's it.  Get the true perspective here first! "So you got a letter from your insurance companyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/08/obama-apologizes-for-health-care-problemsPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/08/obama-apologizes-for-health-care-problems/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/08/obama-apologizes-for-health-care-problemsFri, 08 Nov 2013 13:00:00 GMTObama Apologizes For Health Care ProblemsObama Apologizes For Health Care Problems   Obama Makes Big Move On Minimum Wage... Obama Gets Behind Democrats' $10.10 Minimum Wage Proposal  60 Minutes' Says It Is 'Reviewing' Benghazi Piece After New Reports Contradict Key Witness Story.  The New York Times wrote soon after that the new information concerned an FBI report that had not been previously released, and which contained another statement from Davies that he was nowhere near the site of the attack on the night it took place. "60 Minutes" then pulled the video of its Benghazi report from its website:  01:41:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoReviewing' Benghazi,Obama Apologizes,Big Move On Minimum Wage,Deal With IranObama Apologizes For Health Care Problems   Obama Makes Big Move On Minimum Wage... Obama Gets Behind Democrats' $10.10 Minimum Wage Proposal  60 Minutes' Sahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/07/dems-win-most-elections-and-stock-hit-record-highsPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/07/dems-win-most-elections-and-stock-hit-record-highs/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/07/dems-win-most-elections-and-stock-hit-record-highsThu, 07 Nov 2013 13:00:00 GMTDems win most elections and stock hit record highs01:12:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,too hot,tossed voter registration formsDems win most elections and stock hit record highshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/06/election-2013-the-people-wonPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/06/election-2013-the-people-won/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/06/election-2013-the-people-wonWed, 06 Nov 2013 13:00:00 GMTElection 2013 The People Won!Election 2013 The People Won! McAuliffe, Democrat, Is Elected Governor of Virginia in Tight Race De Blasio Wins in New York; Christie Re-elected in NJ. The show will explore why these results make the American people the winners! 01:20:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoElection 2013 The People Won,Christie Re-elected,De Blasio Wins in New York,McAuliffeElection 2013 The People Won! McAuliffe, Democrat, Is Elected Governor of Virginia in Tight Race De Blasio Wins in New York; Christie Re-elected in NJ. Thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/05/it-is-election-dayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/05/it-is-election-day/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/05/it-is-election-dayTue, 05 Nov 2013 13:00:00 GMTIt is Election DayVoters headed to the polls Tuesday for a series of off-year elections, including high-profile contests in Virginia and New Jersey that could offer nationally resonant lessons for Republicans and Democrats alike.   New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is poised to win a second term, a rare feat for a Republican running in deep-blue New Jersey. In Virginia, an emerging swing state, longtime Democratic money-man Terry McAuliffe has built a steady lead over his deeply conservative opponent, GOP Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. 02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoTerry McAuliffe,Chris Christie,Republican establishment,Tea Party fervor,25 percent tax on marijuanaVoters headed to the polls Tuesday for a series of off-year elections, including high-profile contests in Virginia and New Jersey that could offer nationally rehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/04/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/04/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/04/are-republicans-above-the-lawMon, 04 Nov 2013 13:00:00 GMTLive from Albert Whitted ParkI will be doing my show, live from Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Drive SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 I will broadcasting starting at 8am Former Florida Governor Charlie Crist is expected to announce Monday that he wants his old job back. “I work for you, the people, always have, always will,” said Charlie Crist in a recent commercial. Monday morning,at 10am in St. Petersburg Crist is expected to make it official. But unlike before when he was a Republican, this time Crist will run on the Democratic ticket.   The former, next  Governor Charlie Crist will declare his intentions  Monday morning in downtown Straub Park. That's near where he announced in 2010 that he was leaving the GOP to run for U.S. Senate as an independent. "When you allowed me to be a governor, I worked to be the people's governor every day. You the people were in charge," Crist says, with a beach in the background. "I'm an optimist, but let's face it, the past few years have been tough: government on the fringes, donors and politics above you, the people. You've seen the attacks — against full-time working people and their health care, against women and their doctors, against teachers, public schools and college affordability. And even against the simple act of casting your vote. It's not working. Only you the people can end this nonsense and get us back to common sense. That's the way forward. Tell me how I can help. Share your comments with me here. I'll read every last one. I work for you, the people. Always have and always will." 01:03:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoCharlie Crist,FL Governor,Im an optimist,I work for you,wants his old job backI will be doing my show, live from Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Drive SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 I will broadcasting starting at 8am Former Florida Govehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/01/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/01/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/11/01/are-republicans-above-the-lawFri, 01 Nov 2013 12:00:00 GMTCharlie Crist to Announce he is running for Governor Charlie Crist will make it official Nov. 4 in St. Petersburg, his hometown. The former, next  Governor Charlie Crist will declare his intentions  Monday morning in downtown Straub Park. That's near where he announced in 2010 that he was leaving the GOP to run for U.S. Senate as an independent. "When you allowed me to be a governor, I worked to be the people's governor every day. You the people were in charge," Crist says, with a beach in the background. "I'm an optimist, but let's face it, the past few years have been tough: government on the fringes, donors and politics above you, the people. You've seen the attacks — against full-time working people and their health care, against women and their doctors, against teachers, public schools and college affordability. And even against the simple act of casting your vote. It's not working. Only you the people can end this nonsense and get us back to common sense. That's the way forward. Tell me how I can help. Share your comments with me here. I'll read every last one. I work for you, the people. Always have and always will." 01:35:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoCharlie Crist,FL Governor,Straub Park,Im an optimist,tossed voter registration formsCharlie Crist will make it official Nov. 4 in St. Petersburg, his hometown. The former, next  Governor Charlie Crist will declare his intentions  Monday mornihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/31/obama-in-boston-redsoxs-win-world-seriesPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/31/obama-in-boston-redsoxs-win-world-series/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/31/obama-in-boston-redsoxs-win-world-seriesThu, 31 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTObama in Boston, Redsox win World Series Obama in Boston, Redsox win World Series  02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Red sox,world series,too hot,tossed voter registration formsObama in Boston, Redsox win World Serieshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/30/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/30/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/30/are-republicans-above-the-lawWed, 30 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTNot cancellation, upgrade to compliant plans  Not cancellation, upgrade to compliant plans 01:39:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,too hot,tossed voter registration formsNot cancellation, upgrade to compliant planshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/29/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/29/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/29/are-republicans-above-the-lawTue, 29 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTTed Cruz is higher than the Supreme Court "Texas passed commonsense legislation to protect the health of women and their unborn children," Cruz said in a statement. "This law is constitutional and consistent with U.S. Supreme Court precedent protecting the life and health of the mother and child. I hope the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals will uphold Texas' reasonable law." 01:37:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoLaw Ruled Unconstitutional,Harry Reid,Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals will uphold Texas,Values Voter Summit,Sen Wendy Davis"Texas passed commonsense legislation to protect the health of women and their unborn children," Cruz said in a statement. "This law is constitutional and conshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/28/it-is-the-day-after-the-florida-democratic-conventionPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/28/it-is-the-day-after-the-florida-democratic-convention/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/28/it-is-the-day-after-the-florida-democratic-conventionMon, 28 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTIt is the Day after the Florida Democratic Convention About 1,500 Florida Democratic Party delegates are meeting this weekend to prepare to support somebody to run against Scott next year. Former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist, the presumed frontrunner for the Democrats, said he would decide and announce Nov. 4. He and former state Sen. Nan Rich, whose been running for 18 months, schmoozed delegates in the corridors. Congressional candidate Mitch Mallett will be on The Morning Edge, WWPR 1490 AM, www.1490wwpr.com , at 9:45am. Show starts at 9am   01:27:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoCharlie Christ,Debbi Waserman Shult,Alan Grayson,Florida Democratic Convention,Mitch Mallett run for CongressAbout 1,500 Florida Democratic Party delegates are meeting this weekend to prepare to support somebody to run against Scott next year. Former Republican Gov. Chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/25/do-republicans-really-believe-themselvesPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/25/do-republicans-really-believe-themselves/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/25/do-republicans-really-believe-themselvesFri, 25 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTDo Republicans really believe themselves? Do Republicans really believe themselves at the hearings yesterday     Republicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorities are over-prosecuted.    There will be a new engineer in the studio on Friday.  Please be kind wiith her as she learns the ropes. 01:15:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,too hot,tossed voter registration formsDo Republicans really believe themselves at the hearings yesterday     Republicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/24/i-just-filed-to-run-for-congress-fl-16thPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/24/i-just-filed-to-run-for-congress-fl-16th/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/24/i-just-filed-to-run-for-congress-fl-16thThu, 24 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTI just filed to run for Congress in FL 16th I just filed to run for Congress!      Democrat Mitch Mallett to challenge Rep. Vern Buchanan for seat in Congress     Bradenton newcomer Mitch Mallett to run against Rep. Vern Buchanan     Read more here: http://www.bradenton.com/2013/10/24/4789112/bradenton-newcomer-mitch-mallett.html By SARA KENNEDY — skennedy@bradenton.com   MANATEE — Democrat Mitch Mallett said Wednesday he has filed papers to run against incumbent Republican Vern Buchanan next year.   Mallett, 57, of Bradenton, has not run for public office previously, he said in an interview Wednesday.   Asked why he decided to run, Mallett said Buchanan “votes right along with the Tea Party, and we need to get a different perspective in Congress.”   Added Mallett: “He’s a rubber stamp for the Tea Party and the Republican Party; he ran saying he’d be open-minded, but if you look at his votes, he has gone the other way.”   Mallett was particularly critical of Buchanan’s position on the the Affordable Care Act, saying that the nation “lost $24 billion” because Republicans attempted to defund Obamacare by shutting down the government.   The stalemate between the parties ended last week, with Buchanan voting “yes” to halt the shutdown.   Sara Kennedy, Herald reporter, can be reached at 941-745-7031. Follow her on Twitter @sarawrites.  02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoMitch Mallett,Vern Buchanan,Florida 16th,Pro Israel,ShutdownI just filed to run for Congress!      Democrat Mitch Mallett to challenge Rep. Vern Buchanan for seat in Congress     Bradenton newcomer Mitch Mallett to runhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/23/it-is-the-tea-party-not-the-republican-destroying-americanPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/23/it-is-the-tea-party-not-the-republican-destroying-american/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/23/it-is-the-tea-party-not-the-republican-destroying-americanWed, 23 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTIt is the Tea Party not the Republicans Destroying America!It is the Tea Party, not the Republicans, Destroying America.   01:59:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoTea Party Destroying,American Taliban,Ted Cruz problem,If the hood fits,Flip the houseIt is the Tea Party, not the Republicans, Destroying America.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/22/we-now-know-how-the-teaparty-will-governPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/22/we-now-know-how-the-teaparty-will-govern/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/22/we-now-know-how-the-teaparty-will-governTue, 22 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTWe Now Know How the TeaParty Will Govern We Now Know How the Tea Party Will Govern Now that we have seen what they are capable of over the last few weeks.  Can you imagine a President Ted Cruz?  How far would Ted be willing to overreach the Presidency? 02:09:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoTea Party,illegal aliens,health-care,Legal Marijuana,1 Per GramWe Now Know How the Tea Party Will Govern Now that we have seen what they are capable of over the last few weeks.  Can you imagine a President Ted Cruz?  How fhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/21/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/21/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/21/are-republicans-above-the-lawMon, 21 Oct 2013 12:30:00 GMTHow can Republicans be realistic if they don't know reality? How can Republicans be realistic when they don't know reality? 01:33:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,too hot,tossed voter registration formsHow can Republicans be realistic when they don't know reality?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/18/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/18/are-republicans-above-the-law-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/18/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Fri, 18 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTEnd the Dept Ceiling Law! The problem, however, is that the "debt-limit" resolution purports to be something that it clearly is not -- a tool for shaping and redefining the nation's fiscal policy -- and, in reality, plays a totally nonsensical role. It can't be explained to people in simple terms because it doesn't make any sense. 02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,too hot,tossed voter registration formsThe problem, however, is that the "debt-limit" resolution purports to be something that it clearly is not -- a tool for shaping and redefining the nation's fishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/17/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/17/are-republicans-above-the-law-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/17/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTThe Shut Down is a $25 Billion Republican Scandal The shut down is a $25 billion Republican scandal.  That is 50 times larger than Solindra!  02:16:00Its Your Gavel liberal talkno25 Billion,Harry Reid,Republican Scandal,too hot,tossed voter registration formsThe shut down is a $25 billion Republican scandal.  That is 50 times larger than Solindra!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/16/executive-order-and-end-the-debt-ceiling-law-foreverPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/16/executive-order-and-end-the-debt-ceiling-law-forever/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/16/executive-order-and-end-the-debt-ceiling-law-foreverWed, 16 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTExecutive Order to end the debt ceiling law forever!Isn't blackmail of a Federal Official illegal? Isn't hijacking illegal? I hear and read all our "voices" and our disgust at all this but somewhere in all of the GOP's tricks is a loophole that can be found. We have a Constitution and Laws and the President needs to use them!  Mr. President call on the 14th Amendment and end this with an Executive Order and end the debt ceiling Law forever! 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,too hot,tossed voter registration formsIsn't blackmail of a Federal Official illegal? Isn't hijacking illegal? I hear and read all our "voices" and our disgust at all this but somewhere in all of thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/15/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/15/are-republicans-above-the-law-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/15/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Tue, 15 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTFiscal Deal & End of Republicans NEAR!Republican Worries 'What We're Getting Out Of It' Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) told radio host Mike Huckabee on Monday that he and other congressional Republicans are concerned about getting too little in exchange for passing a continuing resolution reopening the government. "It's pretty hard to go home and say I shut the government down for two weeks to get a two-year delay on the medical devices tax," Burgess said. Burgess was referring to a budget and debt ceiling plan floated by Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) that would delay the Affordable Care Act's tax on medical devices, including artificial joints and heart stents. "I would just tell you, in any case, this doesn't seem like what we went into this fight trying to get," Burgess said. "I just seriously question what we're getting out of it." Burgess added that he thought the Republican effort to tie its demand to defund Obamacare to budget talks was hampered because the strategy didn't take shape until mid-September.    02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoMichael Burgess,Susan Collins,I shut the government down,defund Obamacare,too little in exchange for passingRepublican Worries 'What We're Getting Out Of It' Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) told radio host Mike Huckabee on Monday that he and other congressional Repuhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/14/negotiate-ok-end-sequesterPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/14/negotiate-ok-end-sequester/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/14/negotiate-ok-end-sequesterMon, 14 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTNegotiate an End to Sequester!Republicans demands Negotiations!  Harry Reid  OK let's End Sequester!  Republicans respond that is not on the Table!02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoSequester,Harry Reid,Republicans demands Negotiations,Political Suicide,Political BoomerangRepublicans demands Negotiations!  Harry Reid  OK let's End Sequester!  Republicans respond that is not on the Table!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/11/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/11/are-republicans-above-the-law-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/11/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Fri, 11 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTShut down devastating for Republicans, worse for Tea PartyShut down has not been good for Democrats, but it is devastating for Republicans. The longer the Shutdown continues, the polls are going up for Democrats and going down for Republicans, even worse for Tea Party! No Quick Deal, but Offer by G.O.P. on Debt Shifts the Tone 02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoShut down,polls,worst for Tea Party,Compromise,No quick dealShut down has not been good for Democrats, but it is devastating for Republicans. The longer the Shutdown continues, the polls are going up for Democrats and gohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/10/major-business-groups-seeing-less-sway-over-house-gopPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/10/major-business-groups-seeing-less-sway-over-house-gop/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/10/major-business-groups-seeing-less-sway-over-house-gopThu, 10 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTMajor Business Groups Seeing Less Sway Over House G.O.P.  “We are looking at ways to counter the rise of an ideological brand of conservatism that, for lack of a better word, is more anti-establishment than it has been in the past,” said David French, the top lobbyist at the National Retail Federation. “We have come to the conclusion that sitting on the sidelines is not good enough.”   Let's not forget what the ShutDown is doing to the American People!  Some warned that a default could spur a shift in the relationship between the corporate world and the Republican Party. Long intertwined by mutual self-interest on deregulation and lower taxes, the business lobby and Republicans are diverging not only over the fiscal crisis, but on other major issues like immigration reform, which was favored by business groups and party leaders but stymied in the House by many of the same lawmakers now leading the debt fight. Joe Echevarria, the chief executive of Deloitte, the accounting and consulting firm, said, “I’m a Republican by definition and by registration, but the party seems to have split into two factions.”         the ropes.   from the New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/10/us/business-groups-see-loss-of-sway-over-house-gop.html?hp&_r=0  01:59:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoThe extreme right,Harry Reid,default,pragmatic business lobby,Randy Neugebauer“We are looking at ways to counter the rise of an ideological brand of conservatism that, for lack of a better word, is more anti-establishment than it has behttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/09/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/09/are-republicans-above-the-law-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/09/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTBoenher said no to discussing a Compomise! Republicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorities are over-prosecuted.    There will be a new engineer in the studio on Friday.  Please be kind wiith her as she learns the ropes. 02:06:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,too hot,tossed voter registration formsRepublicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/08/republicans-own-the-shut-downPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/08/republicans-own-the-shut-down/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/08/republicans-own-the-shut-downTue, 08 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTRepublicans Own The Shut Down! As The Republican Party continues to dig in over Shut Down, they are losing their BASE!  Republicans are leaving the Party! Robert Reich said Yesterday " So Ted Cruz, John Boehner, and others who are willing to sacrifice our democracy for their own ends are out of step with the vast majority of Americans. But how do we stop these extremists? Where are the grownups in the Republican Party, and why aren’t they speaking out? Why isn’t the first President George Bush, along George W. Bush and former senior Republican lawmakers like Alan Simpson sounding the alarm? Why aren’t the captains of American industry who have bankrolled Republicans for years condemning these dangerous antics?02:10:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoElizabeth Warren,Harry Reid,Koch Brothers,Shut Down,Obama CareAs The Republican Party continues to dig in over Shut Down, they are losing their BASE!  Republicans are leaving the Party! Robert Reich said Yesterday " So Thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/07/no-gis-died-in-afghanistan-this-past-weekPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/07/no-gis-died-in-afghanistan-this-past-week/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/07/no-gis-died-in-afghanistan-this-past-weekMon, 07 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTNo GI's Died in Afghanistan this Past Week! Republicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorities are over-prosecuted.    There will be a new engineer in the studio on Friday.  Please be kind wiith her as she learns the ropes. 02:12:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,too hot,tossed voter registration formsRepublicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/04/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/04/are-republicans-above-the-law-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/04/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Fri, 04 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTBoehner Blinked Republicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorities are over-prosecuted.    There will be a new engineer in the studio on Friday.  Please be kind wiith her as she learns the ropes. 01:27:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,too hot,tossed voter registration formsRepublicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/03/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/03/are-republicans-above-the-law-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/03/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Thu, 03 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTGov Shut Down is what the Republicans want! The Government Shut Down is what the Republicans want!  If you hate Big Government, this is a Victory!  It is why they call it a slim down, they want the people to think we don't need the Government.  Republicans are using FoxNews and Right wing talk radio to hide the realities caused by the SHUT DOWN!   I watched Fox news yesterday and they were laughing about it. Saying it is no big deal, it doesn't really effect anybody, "I am not moved by it-Hannity",...what planet are they on, when 800, 000 people put out of work is no big deal? When a supplemental program shuts down and somehow nobody is effected. I found them to be heartless and condescending.    I can't believe people are arguing against everyone having access to affordable quality healthcare. Do we really want to be the only industrialized nation that doesn't have a healthcare system that covers everyone and that is for-profit? I know Obama care doesn't cover everyone but it's a big step in the right direction. And don't give me the Fox talking points. It's Fox News  that's only purpose is to mislead anyone willing to believe their biased right wing garbage and not check the facts themselves.02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoGoverment Shut Down,Harry Reid,Obama care,Fox News propaganda,House of turdsThe Government Shut Down is what the Republicans want!  If you hate Big Government, this is a Victory!  It is why they call it a slim down, they want the peoplhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/02/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/02/are-republicans-above-the-law-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/02/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTNetanyahu Pushes Obama & Iran at UN During an aggressive speech at the United Nations on Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel used sarcasm and combative words to portray Iran’s new president, Hassan Rouhani, as a smooth-talking charlatan, one who is determined to continue building a nuclear weapons arsenal.                                      Mr. Netanyahu called Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the previous Iranian president, “a wolf in wolf’s clothing” and Mr. Rouhani “a wolf in sheep’s clothing.”   Mr. Netanyahu has legitimate reasons to be wary of any Iranian overtures, as do the United States and the four other major powers involved in negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. But it could be disastrous if Mr. Netanyahu and his supporters in Congress were so blinded by distrust of Iran that they exaggerate the threat, block President Obama from taking advantage of new diplomatic openings and sabotage the best chance to establish a new relationship since the 1979 Iranian revolution sent American-Iranian relations into the deep freeze. 02:36:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoAhmadinejad,Netanyahu,Hassan Rouhani,wolf in sheeps clothing,diplomatic openingsDuring an aggressive speech at the United Nations on Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel used sarcasm and combative words to portray Iran’s nehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/01/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/01/are-republicans-above-the-law-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/10/01/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTBecause Congress did not fulfill its responsibility to pass   I'm proud of the Democrats for standing up to the Tea Party and refusing to play their game! President Obama and Harry Reid are 100% correct as negotiating for a 6 week funding bill is not worth it at all. Plus Boehner has shown that he can't be negotiated with as he has no power to deliver votes.   If the Affordable Care Act is "not ready for primetime" as you say, then what have you done to fix it? Dozens of failed votes to repeal it don't count. Holding the U.S. government hostage as you try to defund it hardly seems like a way to make the Act "ready for primetime".   No, Mr. Boehner, this really isn't about the Affordable Care Act. It's about a political party that is willing to shutdown the government and force a default on the government debt in order to achieve some "moral" victory...a "moral" victory that will cause irreparable harm to our great nation and its citizens. Some "moral" victory that is.   Mr. Boehner, you are either too blind to see this or too weak to prevent it. The choice of which applies is yours, but either way, it's a damning choice. "Because Congress did not fulfill its responsibility to pass a budget, much of the federal government will shut down." ...President Obama      02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talkno6 week funding bill,fulfill its responsibility,Obamacare,Fiscal Impasse,Affordable Care ActI'm proud of the Democrats for standing up to the Tea Party and refusing to play their game! President Obama and Harry Reid are 100% correct as negotiating fhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/30/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/30/are-republicans-above-the-law-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/30/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Mon, 30 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTPresident will use the 14th to keep the Gov open. Section 4 of the 14th Amendment: "The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and bounties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be questioned." It could stand to reason that if congress failed to allow the Treasury dept to service it's existing obligations, the POTUS would actually be upholding his oath to defend the Constitution by making sure it can, if they fail to. It would make for an interesting 'Constitutional Crisis' before the Supreme Court to say the least. But it's a moot point anyway, because Obama has said he won't do this even if Congress doesn't pay our bills. "Ted" Cruz is bought and paid for by the KOCH Brothers 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talkno14th Amendment,Harry Reid,Obama Care,Constitutional Crisis,pay our billsSection 4 of the 14th Amendment: "The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/27/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/27/are-republicans-above-the-law-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/27/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTObama will raise the dept ceiling with an executive order!  Obama will use the 14th Admendment and raise the debt ceiling with an executive order! Two months after Detroit became the largest city ever to file for bankruptcy, top Obama administration officials will be there on Friday to propose nearly $300 million in combined federal and private aid toward a Motown comeback   02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoexecutive order,Detroit,Debt ceiling,14th Admendment,Motown comebackObama will use the 14th Admendment and raise the debt ceiling with an executive order! Two months after Detroit became the largest city ever to file for bankhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/26/long-bar-point-this-could-happen-in-you-townPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/26/long-bar-point-this-could-happen-in-you-town/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/26/long-bar-point-this-could-happen-in-you-townThu, 26 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTLong Bar Pointe -- This could happen in your town In August 2013, the Board of Manatee County Commissioners (BOCC) in Bradenton, Florida, voted to change the map of an undeveloped piece of coastline, Long Bar Pointe, on Sarasota Bay from residential to mixed-use.  Prior to the vote, a local opposition movement of over 6,000 people petitioned against the change. This mass movement understood the environmental, economic, and social risks of putting a 300-berth marina, convention center, sea-walled boardwalk, and high-rise hotel directly on Sarasota Bay.  The dredging and filling would kill a salt-water wetland, mangrove forest, two-mile stretch of sea-grass, and fish nursery that services West Florida’s commercial fishing and tourism economies. The opposition understood that other undeveloped areas in other bays in the same county could be next. This mass movement came from all walks of life: Republican, Democrat, independent, working class, professional class, young, middle-aged, and old. The last thing it could be characterized as was “tree-hugging, commie liberals,” although a small, weak counter-opposition tried to paint them as such. On September 9, the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) rendered its opinion about the map change. As a result, the BOCC will be forced to reconsider. As the TBRPC states, Long Bar Pointe already is a “natural resource of regional significance” and a “cultural, natural, and economic amenity.” It won’t be if the BOCC does not reverse its decision.  02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknomass movement,Long Bar Point,over-development,wetlands,coastal urbanization formsIn August 2013, the Board of Manatee County Commissioners (BOCC) in Bradenton, Florida, voted to change the map of an undeveloped piece of coastline, Long Barhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/25/obamacare-rate-it-is-reasonable-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/25/obamacare-rate-it-is-reasonable-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/25/obamacare-rate-it-is-reasonable-1Wed, 25 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTOBAMACARE RATE It is REASONABLE The average price for basic health coverage purchased on health insurance exchanges created by President Barack Obama's health care reform law will be $249 a month, not counting subsidies, in 48 states reviewed by the Department of Health and Human Services, according to a government report published Wednesday. 02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoOBAMACARE RATE,Harry Reid,health care reform,Ted Cruz,Government ShutdownThe average price for basic health coverage purchased on health insurance exchanges created by President Barack Obama's health care reform law will be $249 a mhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/24/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/24/are-republicans-above-the-law-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/24/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Tue, 24 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTTed Cruz Push To Filibuster Bill Defunding Obamacare Ted Cruz Push To Filibuster Bill Defunding Obamacare that he promoted?      The GOP has voted 40 times to defund Obamacare, and have failed. It was taken all the way to the Supreme Court, and it was given a stamp of approval. And Obama was ELECTED for a 2nd term, chosen over the candidate who said he didn't want Obamacare. Now the GOP is threatening to default on our debt and shut down the government unless they get their way (after they failed over and over and over again legislatively), and you blame OBAMA? Keep on being crazy, Teabaggers. You're signing your own death certificate as a political movement, which if fine by me. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) doesn't back the push by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to vote against bringing up a bill to defund Obamacare, a McConnell aide told The Huffington Post. "Senator McConnell supports the House Republicans' bill and will not vote to block it, since it defunds Obamacare and funds the government without increasing spending by a penny," McConnell spokesman Don Stewart said. 01:24:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoTed Cruz Push To Filibuster Bill Defunding Obama,tea party anarchist,shut down the government,defunds Obamacare,tossed voter registration formsTed Cruz Push To Filibuster Bill Defunding Obamacare that he promoted?      The GOP has voted 40 times to defund Obamacare, and have failed. It was taken allhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/23/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/23/are-republicans-above-the-law-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/23/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTAre Republicans above the law? Republicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorities are over-prosecuted.    There will be a new engineer in the studio on Friday.  Please be kind wiith her as she learns the ropes. 01:32:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,too hot,tossed voter registration formsRepublicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/20/show-down-day-cruz-luzPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/20/show-down-day-cruz-luz/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/20/show-down-day-cruz-luzFri, 20 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTShow Down Day, Cruz Luz? House Republican leaders are planning a Friday vote to tie a proposal to defund the Affordable Care Act to a must-past measure aimed at keeping the government funded past Sept. 30. Cruz, a tea party favorite, has been pressing House conservatives to keep the shutdown option on the table in their push on repealing Obamacare, though he infuriated them on Wednesday by conceding that their bill is dead on arrival in the Democratic-controlled Senate. Cruz said he knows some Republicans are worried about the political consequences of forcing a government shutdown, but he pointed out that members of the military and Medicare recipients, for example, were still paid during the 1995 shutdown. During that debacle, the government basically closed for 28 days as President Bill Clinton fought with congressional Republicans over funding for various budget items. Republicans lost eight House seats in the next election. 01:52:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoTed Cruz,Obama Care,Affordable care act,too hot,Government Show downHouse Republican leaders are planning a Friday vote to tie a proposal to defund the Affordable Care Act to a must-past measure aimed at keeping the governmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/19/house-plan-too-crazy-for-senate-republicansPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/19/house-plan-too-crazy-for-senate-republicans/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/19/house-plan-too-crazy-for-senate-republicansThu, 19 Sep 2013 11:00:00 GMTHouse Plan Too Crazy For Senate Republicans 'Ted Cruz Came Here To Throw Bombs And Fundraise Off Of Attacks On Fellow Republicans'... House Plan Too Crazy For Senate Republicans... Obama Asks CEOs: Talk Some Sense Into Congressional GOP 01:06:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDebt ceiling,Ted Cruz,Extortion Over Raising The Debt Ceiling,Tea Party,tossed voter registration forms'Ted Cruz Came Here To Throw Bombs And Fundraise Off Of Attacks On Fellow Republicans'... House Plan Too Crazy For Senate Republicans... Obama Asks CEOs: Talhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/18/will-republicans-say-no-to-coloradoPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/18/will-republicans-say-no-to-colorado/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/18/will-republicans-say-no-to-coloradoWed, 18 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTPutin has been CHECKMATED and so have the Republicans. As rain continued for a seventh day, inundating much of the state and creating a virtual moat!  The President has declared Colorado a National Disaster Area.  Will Republicans do it again, as they did to New York and New Jersey?  Will Republicans say No to Colorado? Raise the minimum wage As a society we should give thanks and show respect to others performing many of the required menial tasks to keep our economy running. The best way of doing this is to honor their work by rewarding it with a degree of payment which will allow that individual to at least live above the poverty level. 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRepublicans Say No to Colorado,Syria,Russia to police,Raise the minimum wage,IsraelAs rain continued for a seventh day, inundating much of the state and creating a virtual moat!  The President has declared Colorado a National Disaster Area.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/17/will-republicans-say-no-to-coloradoPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/17/will-republicans-say-no-to-colorado/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/17/will-republicans-say-no-to-coloradoTue, 17 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTPutin has been CHECKMATED and so have the Republicans. Some republicans seems think that Putin's diplomatic strategy overshadowed president Obama's.They seem to think the RED LINE statement was a failure. I just happen to see it a different way. If the red line controversy had not brought world and local attention to this topic, Russia would not have been involve and people would still be getting gassed. The fact that there is an international conversation is a perfect ceasefire. We don't know if President Obama was going to use force are not, but we do know that if he did Russia was not going to do a damn thing about it. He would never start a war against a SUPER POWER that is trying to avenge the use of chemical weapons. Therefore he did what would any coward would do? He jumped in and tried to steal the glory. So Putin played on the passions and public opinions of most of the American people to save his face. He full well knows that republican oppose this war because they hate Obama. And for Democrats it is for humanitarian reasons. This is a great manipulative avenue for him and a win win situation all the way around. Republicans don't realize they have been played and don't care as long as they think it hurts Obama. Putin has been CHECKMATED and so has the republicans. The absolute best way to gauge the voracity of your progress is if Limbaugh, ORielly, Hannity and Beck disagree with it. They have never been right about anything. Then you have Pat Robinson who processes to be a man of God is nothing more than a money grubbing blasphemous hypocrite. 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRepublicans Say No to Colorado,Syria,Russia to police,Raise the minimum wage,IsraelSome republicans seems think that Putin's diplomatic strategy overshadowed president Obama's.They seem to think the RED LINE statement was a failure. I just hahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/16/will-republicans-say-no-to-coloradoPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/16/will-republicans-say-no-to-colorado/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/16/will-republicans-say-no-to-coloradoMon, 16 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTWill Republicans Say No to Colorado? As rain continued for a seventh day, inundating much of the state and creating a virtual moat!  The President has declared Colorado a National Disaster Area.  Will Republicans do it again, as they did to New York and New Jersey?  Will Republicans say No to Colorado? Raise the minimum wage As a society we should give thanks and show respect to others performing many of the required menial tasks to keep our economy running. The best way of doing this is to honor their work by rewarding it with a degree of payment which will allow that individual to at least live above the poverty level. 01:45:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRepublicans Say No to Colorado,Syria,Russia to police,Raise the minimum wage,IsraelAs rain continued for a seventh day, inundating much of the state and creating a virtual moat!  The President has declared Colorado a National Disaster Area.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/13/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/13/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/13/are-republicans-above-the-lawFri, 13 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTPresident Obama has a Backbone President Obama has a Backbone when it came to Syria and to ObamaCare.   Listen to the show to find out how. 01:49:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoObama Care,Obamacare,Syria,Obama is a wimp,Obama has a backbonePresident Obama has a Backbone when it came to Syria and to ObamaCare.   Listen to the show to find out how.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/12/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/12/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/12/are-republicans-above-the-lawThu, 12 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTLet's Look at the Big Picture Let's Look at the Big Picture? Here I discuss a number of the issues and how the interrelate.  02:03:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,too hot,tossed voter registration formsLet's Look at the Big Picture? Here I discuss a number of the issues and how the interrelate.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/11/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/11/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/11/are-republicans-above-the-lawWed, 11 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTOpen discussion on the anniversary of 9/11 I invite you to join an open discussion on the anniversary of 9/11 and the President's address last night concerning Syria.  02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoPresidents Address,Anniversary of 911,Diplomacy or attack,hand over weapons,Syria backs planI invite you to join an open discussion on the anniversary of 9/11 and the President's address last night concerning Syria.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/10/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/10/are-republicans-above-the-law-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/10/are-republicans-above-the-law-1Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTObama's Strategy may Avoid an Attack Obama's Strategy may avoid an Attack!   Threaten a Attack and not Rush the Attack, may just prevent the Attack!  02:25:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoKerry Turn it over,Peace,UN Security Council,Chemical Arsenal,Iraq FatigueObama's Strategy may avoid an Attack!   Threaten a Attack and not Rush the Attack, may just prevent the Attack!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/09/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/09/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/09/are-republicans-above-the-lawMon, 09 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTParty First or Country First?This morning I started using a new term, instead of "Boots on the Ground" I now use "People in the Boots on the Ground". I did this so we realize there are people in those boots! 01:24:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoBoots on the ground,people in boots on the ground,Party first,country first,SyriaThis morning I started using a new term, instead of "Boots on the Ground" I now use "People in the Boots on the Ground". I did this so we realize there are peophttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/06/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/06/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/06/are-republicans-above-the-lawFri, 06 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTWhen we do intervene militarily? John Kerry and others that if we don't act with lethal force, the Syrian government will kill thousands more people. Let's not be deluded: When we do intervene militarily, the Syrian government (and we) will kill thousands more. And anti-Assad forces will also kill more. We've been reminded often in the past few weeks that chemical weapons are awful -- and carefully not reminded that conventional weapons are too. It's tragic when civilians are killed by their own countrymen or when foreign civilians are killed by our countrymen. It's tragic when our soldiers are killed or when their soldiers are killed. But none of those tragedies will be influenced by the political posturing this week. Rather, the result of congressional hearings is that responsibility for the attack(s) on Syria will be distributed more comfortably for all concerned, and there will be a more comfortable consensus about which of these tragedies are necessary evils. 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoWar,Air Strike,chemical weapons,civilians are killed,SyrianJohn Kerry and others that if we don't act with lethal force, the Syrian government will kill thousands more people. Let's not be deluded: When we do intervenehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/05/america-has-war-fatiguePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/05/america-has-war-fatigue/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/05/america-has-war-fatigueThu, 05 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTAmerica has war fatigueFatigue (also called exhaustion, tiredness, lethargy, languidness, languor, lassitude, and listlessness) is a subjective feeling of tiredness which is distinct from ... That is us.  Tired of the war from Baby Bush era America is now saying enough.  I beleive the President is doing the right thing against Syria, with an Air Strike, not invasion.  Not going to war but a big blow that I hope will cripple Assod's military. Coal Industry see the future and it is WIND!!!!! The bureau, a division of the Department of the Interior, estimates that the lease area can produce up to 2,000 megawatts of wind power, enough to provide electricity for 700,000 homes. 02:11:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknowar fatigue,Baby Bush era,Syria,Air Strike,Coal to windFatigue (also called exhaustion, tiredness, lethargy, languidness, languor, lassitude, and listlessness) is a subjective feeling of tiredness which is distincthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/04/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/04/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/09/04/are-republicans-above-the-lawWed, 04 Sep 2013 11:00:00 GMTNot a war, a limited military strikeNot a war, a limited military strike!  Why is the media portraying as one. Why is Fox News filtering the Senate hearings on Sept. 3, 2013.  While CNN and MSNBC broadcast the hearings unfiltered, Fox lay commentary and 01:33:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoLimited military strike,Strike on Syria,chemical attack,Chemical warfare,John KerryNot a war, a limited military strike!  Why is the media portraying as one. Why is Fox News filtering the Senate hearings on Sept. 3, 2013.  While CNN and MSNBChttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/30/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/30/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/30/are-republicans-above-the-lawFri, 30 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMTAre Republicans above the law? Republicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorities are over-prosecuted.    There will be a new engineer in the studio on Friday.  Please be kind wiith her as she learns the ropes. 00:40:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,too hot,tossed voter registration formsRepublicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/29/obama-marks-50th-anniversary-i-have-a-dreamPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/29/obama-marks-50th-anniversary-i-have-a-dream/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/29/obama-marks-50th-anniversary-i-have-a-dreamThu, 29 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMTObama Marks 50th Anniversary I have a DreamListen to my comentary  on President Obama  Speech Marks 50th Anniversary I have a Dream 02:12:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoMarch on Washinton,Obama,promise of tomorrow,they are marching,change comes to WashintonListen to my comentary  on President Obama  Speech Marks 50th Anniversary I have a Dreamhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/28/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/28/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/28/are-republicans-above-the-lawWed, 28 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMTAre Republicans above the law? Republicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorities are over-prosecuted.    There will be a new engineer in the studio on Friday.  Please be kind wiith her as she learns the ropes. 01:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,too hot,tossed voter registration formsRepublicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/27/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/27/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/27/are-republicans-above-the-lawTue, 27 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMTAre Republicans above the law? Republicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorities are over-prosecuted.    There will be a new engineer in the studio on Friday.  Please be kind wiith her as she learns the ropes. 02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,too hot,tossed voter registration formsRepublicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/26/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/26/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/26/are-republicans-above-the-lawMon, 26 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMTAre Republicans above the law? Republicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorities are over-prosecuted.    There will be a new engineer in the studio on Friday.  Please be kind wiith her as she learns the ropes. 01:08:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,too hot,tossed voter registration formsRepublicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/23/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/23/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/23/are-republicans-above-the-lawFri, 23 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMTObama Education Speech could kill for profit schools!The Presidents plan to make college more affordable will stop the for profit schools from taking money from students loans and running with the cash and not caring if the debt laden student graduates!   02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknocollege more affordable,kill for profit schools,for profit schools,too hot,tossed voter registration formsThe Presidents plan to make college more affordable will stop the for profit schools from taking money from students loans and running with the cash and not carhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/22/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/22/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/22/are-republicans-above-the-lawThu, 22 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMTWhat is Assad of Syria thinking? Join the conversation as we speak about the Middle East 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Assad of Syria,Middle East,too hot,MabarakJoin the conversation as we speak about the Middle Easthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/21/i-agree-with-john-bolton-really-i-do-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/21/i-agree-with-john-bolton-really-i-do-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/21/i-agree-with-john-bolton-really-i-do-1Wed, 21 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMTI agree with John Bolton, really? I do! Do I really find myself in agreement with John Bolton. Bolton wrote an Opinion in yesterdays Wall Street Journal that reads just like my daily rants on Egypt on my Radio Show over the last few days.  http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324108204579020851300268912.html  I call myself the "Practical Liberal"  I am pragmatic!  I look for practical solutions, not following a dogma.  Here is an example where I and John Bolton who is this instance is also being pragmatic.  We are both putting county before party! Too many from the Right are using this crisis in Egypt to make political points at home.    Too many are attacking the President as opposed to looking at the realities of this crisis!  If we follow John McCain now, we will be yielding to another Islamic Revolution in Egypt! We live in an era that is so politically polarized the resulting judgments from Congress are leading America down a path of destruction on all levels, in foreign policy, domestically, economically, environmentally and socially!  This cannot continue it is bad for the health of our nation as well as our People!      We will speak about Egypt and Climante Change! 02:54:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoJohn Bolton,Practical Liberal,Crisis in Egypt,Climante Change,environmentallyDo I really find myself in agreement with John Bolton. Bolton wrote an Opinion in yesterdays Wall Street Journal that reads just like my daily rants on Egypt ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/20/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/20/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/20/are-republicans-above-the-lawTue, 20 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMTUN Warns of 3-Foot Sea Level Rise by 2100 What is the negative if we take action now to reduce carbon in the air? Answer: Nothing!  Unless you are big oil! “It is extremely likely that human influence on climate caused more than half of the observed increase in global average surface temperature from 1951 to 2010,” the draft report says. “There is high confidence that this has warmed the ocean, melted snow and ice, raised global mean sea level and changed some climate extremes in the second half of the 20th century.”     02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talkno3 Foot Sea Level Rise,human influence,warmed the ocean,too hot,tossed voter registration formsWhat is the negative if we take action now to reduce carbon in the air? Answer: Nothing!  Unless you are big oil! “It is extremely likely that human influencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/19/straight-talk-on-egyptPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/19/straight-talk-on-egypt/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/19/straight-talk-on-egyptMon, 19 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMTStraight Talk on Egypt Egyptian Military is not crushing, killing civilian protesters! They are putting down an armed Muslium Insurgency!  Let's tell it like it is!   Here are some of the headlines around the world one does not see in the American Media! "Muslim Brotherhood Supporters Attack Churches Around Egypt in Apparent Retaliation for Military Crackdown as 149 People Killed"  "Over 40 Chistain Churches are burned" "The agency said that gunmen exchanged fire on Sunday night with guards of the trucks carrying more than 600 detainees rounded up in earlier street violence between security forces and supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi. "Soldiers killed in Sinai" Suspected militants armed with rocket-propelled grenades killed at least 25 Egyptian soldiers in Rafah, state-run Nile TV reported Monday." Hear my show as I explain the we the US needs to support the Egyptain Army, if not we will have another Irain type radical Islamic Republic in Egypt!    01:25:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoIslamic Republic in Egypt,Soldiers killed in Sinai,Muslim Brotherhood Attack Churches,Muslium Insurgency,Republican in fightingEgyptian Military is not crushing, killing civilian protesters! They are putting down an armed Muslium Insurgency!  Let's tell it like it is!   Here are somehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/16/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/16/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/16/are-republicans-above-the-lawFri, 16 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMTWhy Good News must be Bad News for those with MoneyGood News must be Bad News for those with Money!!!!!!! "Reports today showed claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly dropped last week to the lowest level in almost six years, signaling the U.S. job market continues to mend."    Eygypt Solar Whitehouse 01:26:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,Eygpt,tossed voter registration formsGood News must be Bad News for those with Money!!!!!!! "Reports today showed claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly dropped last week to the lowest level in ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/15/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/15/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/15/are-republicans-above-the-lawThu, 15 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMTGOP has “zero” ideas Newt Gingrich Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on Wednesday told party chairs and operatives at the Republican National Committee summer meeting that the GOP has “zero” ideas for replacing Obamacare, according to a report.   “I will bet you, for most of you, you go home in the next two weeks when your members of Congress are home, and you look them in the eye and you say, ‘What is your positive replacement for Obamacare?’ They will have zero answer,” Gingrich said the party has a “very deep problem” with a culture that promotes negativity.   “We are caught up right now in a culture, and you see it every single day, where as long as we are negative and as long as we are vicious and as long as we can tear down our opponent, we don’t have to learn anything,” Gingrich was addressing the Boston meeting with RNC Chairman Reince Priebus, during an afternoon workshop titled, “Becoming the Party of Breakout.”              01:58:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoBecoming the Party of Breakout,zero answer,zero ideas,very deep problem,promotes negativity formsFormer House Speaker Newt Gingrich on Wednesday told party chairs and operatives at the Republican National Committee summer meeting that the GOP has “zero” idhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/14/alternative-energy-i-now-call-gods-energy-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/14/alternative-energy-i-now-call-gods-energy-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/14/alternative-energy-i-now-call-gods-energy-1Wed, 14 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMTAlternative Energy I now call Gods Energy In 2013 alone, NIH, the primary federal spigot for projects impacting human health, will be forced to cut $1.7 billion from its budget!  'WE NEEDED ANOTHER STIMULUS. INSTEAD WE GOT SEQUESTRATION.   Sequestration Ushers In A Dark Age For Science In America    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/14/sequestration-cuts_n_3749432.html       "Energy companies see a threat to their bottom line and they are taking action," political analyst Kyle Kondik of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics told the Center for Public Integrity. "Whatever way they can influence the process, that's what they're going to do." 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoSTIMULUS,SEQUESTRATION,Dark Age For Science,too hot,Gods EnergyIn 2013 alone, NIH, the primary federal spigot for projects impacting human health, will be forced to cut $1.7 billion from its budget!  'WE NEEDED ANOTHER STIhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/13/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/13/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/13/are-republicans-above-the-lawTue, 13 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMTNC Voter ID Suppression Bill Signed Into Law   Hillary Clinton: NC Voter ID Bill 'Reads Like The Greatest Hits Of Voter Suppression McCrory said the bill was necessary even if there are very few reported cases of voter fraud. "Even if the instances of misidentified people casting votes are low, that shouldn’t prevent us from putting this non-burdensome safeguard in place," he said in a Raleigh News and Observer op-ed. "Just because you haven’t been robbed doesn’t mean you shouldn’t lock your doors at night or when you’re away from home."   The bill will require voters to show photo identification -- a driver's license, passport, veteran's ID, tribal card -- beginning in the 2016 elections. Student IDs are not an acceptable form of identification. The bill also reduces early voting by a week, eliminates same-day registration, ends pre-registration for 16-and-17 year-olds and a student civics program, kills an annual state-sponsored voter registration drive and lessens the amount of public reporting required for so-called dark money groups, also known as 501(c)(4)s. The bill does provide for a "free ID" to be offered at DMVs, though the state estimates that between 203,351 and 318,643 voters registered in North Carolina lack ID, and that providing them with one would cost $834,200 in 2013 and 2014, and $24,100 every two years after that. 02:15:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknomisidentified people,free ID,Trayvon Martin,Greatest Hits Of Voter Suppression,tossed voter registration formsHillary Clinton: NC Voter ID Bill 'Reads Like The Greatest Hits Of Voter Suppression McCrory said the bill was necessary even if there are very few reportehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/12/republicans-just-say-no-in-14-they-will-hear-noPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/12/republicans-just-say-no-in-14-they-will-hear-no/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/12/republicans-just-say-no-in-14-they-will-hear-noMon, 12 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMTBecause Republicans just say no, in 2014 will they hear NO? The Justice Department will avoid charging certain low-level and nonviolent drug offenders with crimes that carry mandatory minimums, Attorney General Eric Holder will announce Monday. The policy shift will allow certain defendants -- those without ties to large-scale organizations, gangs or cartels -- to avoid what Holder called "draconian mandatory minimum sentences."     02:06:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Eric Holder,draconian,mandatory minimum,outsourcingThe Justice Department will avoid charging certain low-level and nonviolent drug offenders with crimes that carry mandatory minimums, Attorney General Eric Holhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/09/lets-compare-obama-to-bushPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/09/lets-compare-obama-to-bush/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/09/lets-compare-obama-to-bushFri, 09 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMTLet's Compare Obama to Bush GW Bush at this time in office took 367 days on vacation, President Obama only 92.  They both include weekends.  Do you count your weekends as vacation time?  For Obama that is 18 days a year?  How many days a years do you take?  Or would you like to take? With the NSA now listening to everything can a weakened Al-Qaeda as a tactic now just talk the talk and not walk the walk,  create havoc for the US Embassy’s throughout the Middle-East? 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoAl-Qaeda,US Embassy,NSA,President Obama,vacation timeGW Bush at this time in office took 367 days on vacation, President Obama only 92.  They both include weekends.  Do you count your weekends as vacation time?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/08/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/08/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/08/are-republicans-above-the-lawThu, 08 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMTAre Republicans above the law? Republicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorities are over-prosecuted.    There will be a new engineer in the studio on Friday.  Please be kind wiith her as she learns the ropes. 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,too hot,tossed voter registration formsRepublicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/07/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/07/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/07/are-republicans-above-the-lawWed, 07 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMTEven Romney Warns GOP Against Government ShutdownNow Republican National Committee Chairman  Reince Priebus has fired off letters to CNN’s Jeff Zucker and NBC’s Robert Greenblatt, objecting to plans for movie projects about Hillary Clinton and going so far as to threaten not to cooperate in presidential debates in the 2016 cycle. “it’s appalling to know executives at major networks like NBC and CNN who have donated to Democrats and Hillary Clinton have taken it upon themselves to be Hillary Clinton’s campaign operatives,” Priebus said in a statement, calling “their actions to promote Secretary Clinton” “disturbing and disappointing.” He called them “political ads masked as unbiased entertainment.” Priebus wrote that if the networks have not agreed to pull the programming before the RNC’s summer meeting on Aug. 14, he will seek a “binding vote” that the RNC will not partner with the networks in 2016 primary debates or sanction debates. This may be one of the most undemocratic moves any Major US Party has demanded from the media!  This strong arming is what is expected from a dictatorship controlling the Press's message regarding their regime!  Republicans have got to realize the more extreme to the Right they go; the more the main stream media are going to reflect their extremism.  Now the Republican Chair Priebus is threatening retaliation! 02:02:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoReince Priebus,CNN,NBC,Robert Greenblatt,tossed voter registration formsNow Republican National Committee Chairman  Reince Priebus has fired off letters to CNN’s Jeff Zucker and NBC’s Robert Greenblatt, objecting to plans for moviehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/06/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/06/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/06/are-republicans-above-the-lawTue, 06 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMTU.S. Closes Embassies --is Ted Cruz a 'Political Terrorist?"MSNBC host Chris Matthews called Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) a "political terrorist" on Wednesday night's edition of "Hardball."  "I will say he's a terrorist because what the guy has done basically says my goal is demolition -- blow up health care, blow up the continuing resolution, bring the government to a standstill and then make us forfeit on the national debt," Matthews said. I say, If Muslim extremists were threatening to bring down the American economy because they do not like whom the American people choose as their President, Anchor Baby Cruz would be the first calling for all out war! Cruz, Paul, and Lee are traitors and should be treated as such!!!  "You tell me how that's not what he was trying to do here. Bring the government to default so it's not paying its bills. Stop the government from functioning and bring down bills that have created institutions like Obamacare that have already been decided upon -- blow them up after they were brought into law. Blow up the government's ability to pay bills it has already run up," Matthews continued. "If that's not causing chaos, what is it?"   02:13:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoTed Cruz,US closes embassies,Chris Matthews,national debt,ObamacareMSNBC host Chris Matthews called Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) a "political terrorist" on Wednesday night's edition of "Hardball."  "I will say he's a terrorist becahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/05/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/05/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/05/are-republicans-above-the-lawMon, 05 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMTU.S. closes Embassies due to Terrorist Threat WASHINGTON — Nineteen American diplomatic outposts across the Middle East and North Africa will remain closed this week, the State Department said Sunday, despite what officials said was no new information about terrorist plots that they believe are in the works.  New York Times 02:02:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknodiplomatic outposts,State Department,Trayvon Martin,too hot,closes embassiesWASHINGTON — Nineteen American diplomatic outposts across the Middle East and North Africa will remain closed this week, the State Department said Sunday, desphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/02/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/02/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/02/are-republicans-above-the-lawFri, 02 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMTTed Cruz a "Political Terrorist"MSNBC host Chris Matthews called Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) a "political terrorist" on Wednesday night's edition of "Hardball."  "I will say he's a terrorist because what the guy has done basically says my goal is demolition -- blow up health care, blow up the continuing resolution, bring the government to a standstill and then make us forfeit on the national debt," Matthews said. I say, If Muslim extremists were threatening to bring down the American economy because they do not like whom the American people choose as their President, Anchor Baby Cruz would be the first calling for all out war! Cruz, Paul, and Lee are traitors and should be treated as such!!!  "You tell me how that's not what he was trying to do here. Bring the government to default so it's not paying its bills. Stop the government from functioning and bring down bills that have created institutions like Obamacare that have already been decided upon -- blow them up after they were brought into law. Blow up the government's ability to pay bills it has already run up," Matthews continued. "If that's not causing chaos, what is it?"   Other conversations;  Obama’s Fall Moscow Trip Is Even More in Doubt G.O.P. Rifts Lead Congress to Spending Impasse 01:58:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoPolitical Terrorist,Ted Cruz,Chris Matthews,Tea Party senators,lawerenceMSNBC host Chris Matthews called Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) a "political terrorist" on Wednesday night's edition of "Hardball."  "I will say he's a terrorist becahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/01/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/01/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/08/01/are-republicans-above-the-lawThu, 01 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMTMiddle East and Economic Insecurity More on the Middle East. Why are the Republicans focused on the wrong issues? What lessons have we learned about the Middle East? Let's take a historical look at the top 1% and the bottom 10%.  From the Reagan years through the George W. Bush years, the top 1% of earners went from earning 10% of income to earning 35% of income, leaving 65% of income for the remaining 99% of us.  The Nixon-era Silent Majority has become the Obama-era Indentured Servitude Majority. And this is happening while the top 1% shelters its earnings outside the U.S. instead of investing in infrastructure, manufacturing, and the U.S. itself. What an outrage! 02:54:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoincome inequality,Libya,peace talks,top 1 percent,Hillary ClintonMore on the Middle East. Why are the Republicans focused on the wrong issues? What lessons have we learned about the Middle East? Let's take a historical lohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/31/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/31/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/31/are-republicans-above-the-lawWed, 31 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMTMiddle East Peace TalksHow can Jews and Palestinians live together?02:05:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoIsrael,Middle East,peace talks,Jerusalem,negotiationsHow can Jews and Palestinians live together?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/30/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/30/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/30/are-republicans-above-the-lawTue, 30 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMTStrike $15hr will raise menu items 17cents Republicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorities are over-prosecuted.    There will be a new engineer in the studio on Friday.  Please be kind wiith her as she learns the ropes. 02:54:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,too hot,tossed voter registration formsRepublicans are getting away with murder, repressing voter registration, and supressing the vote.  Republicans don't face the consequences of the law.  Minorithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/29/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/29/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/29/are-republicans-above-the-lawMon, 29 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMTUpward mobility, President Obama said Upward mobility, President Obama said in a 40-minute interview with The New York Times, “was part and parcel of who we were as Americans.” “And that’s what’s been eroding over the last 20, 30 years, well before the financial crisis,” he added. “If we don’t do anything, then growth will be slower than it should be. Unemployment will not go down as fast as it should. Income inequality will continue to rise,” he said. “That’s not a future that we should accept.” 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,Upward mobility,tossed voter registration formsUpward mobility, President Obama said in a 40-minute interview with The New York Times, “was part and parcel of who we were as Americans.” “And that’s what’shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/26/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/26/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/26/are-republicans-above-the-lawFri, 26 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMTVoting Rights, plus Zimmerman is Guilty Voting Rights Zimmerman is Guilty 01:47:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,Zimmerman Guilty,tossed voter registration formsVoting Rights Zimmerman is Guiltyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/25/obama-focuses-on-economy-vowing-to-help-middle-classPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/25/obama-focuses-on-economy-vowing-to-help-middle-class/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/25/obama-focuses-on-economy-vowing-to-help-middle-classThu, 25 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMTObama Focuses on Economy, Vowing to Help Middle Class Obama Focuses on Economy, Vowing to Help Middle Class “With this endless parade of distractions and political posturing and phony scandals, Washington’s taken its eye off the ball,” Mr. Obama told an audience at Knox College, in Galesburg, Ill. “Over the last six months, this gridlock has gotten worse..." “I’m laying out my ideas to give the middle class a better shot..." in the last five years “we’ve been able to clear away the rubble of the financial crisis.” “If we don’t invest in American education, we are going to put our kids, our companies, our workers at a competitive disadvantage...” “This growing inequality, it’s not just morally wrong, it’s bad economics,” he said. “Because when middle-class families have less to spend, guess what? Businesses have fewer consumers. When wealth concentrates at the very top, it can inflate unstable bubbles that threaten the economy. When the rungs on the ladder of opportunity grow farther and farther apart, it undermines the very essence of America, that idea that if you work hard, you can make it here.”       02:52:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoObamas Speech,Presidents Speech,Middle Class,political posturing,growing inequalityObama Focuses on Economy, Vowing to Help Middle Class “With this endless parade of distractions and political posturing and phony scandals, Washington’s takenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/24/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/24/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/24/are-republicans-above-the-lawWed, 24 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMTObama to Restate his Economic Vision This Wednesday, almost five years after the financial crisis fueled a devastating recession, and two years after a debate over whether or not America would pay its bills that harmed our recovery, the President will return to Knox College to kick off a series of speeches that will lay out his vision for rebuilding an economy that puts the middle class and those fighting to join it front and center. He’ll talk about the progress we’ve made together, the challenges that remain, and the path forward. And over the next several weeks, the President will deliver speeches that touch on the cornerstones of what it means to be middle class in America: job security, a good education, a home to call your own, affordable health care when you get sick, and the chance to save for a secure, dignified retirement. They will include new ideas and new pushes for ideas he has discussed before. They’ll outline steps Congress can take, steps he’ll take on his own, and steps the private sector can take that benefit us all. The point is to chart a course for where America needs to go – not just in the next three months or even the next three years, but a steady, persistent effort over the long term to restore this country’s basic bargain for the middle class. 02:09:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknofinancial crisis,Knox Colleg,President speech,Anthony Weiner,middle classThis Wednesday, almost five years after the financial crisis fueled a devastating recession, and two years after a debate over whether or not America would payhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/23/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/23/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/23/are-republicans-above-the-lawTue, 23 Jul 2013 11:00:00 GMTToo Big to Fail, Raise the Minimun Wage In Australia, they have heavily subsidized university education (which they don't have to pay for until after they're making maybe $50K a year), free healthcare, financial support for families, and no one has EVER shot an Australian child at school. Their dollar is close to parity, they can buy enough groceries for a week for forty bucks, and depending on where they live, even people on a minimum wage can afford to own a house and car. They have a liberal government currently, but that will probably change soon for a while, then swing back the other way again. I have no idea why Americans think that we've got all the answers. Australia may be the best country in the world to be poor or sick in, and those who work hard can be rich as well. Robert Reich wrote: "Wall Street's six largest banks are far bigger than they were in 2008 when they were deemed "too big to fail," now accounting for more than half of the assets of the entire financial industry. Their combined profits rose $70 billion over the last year, a 30% increase over the year before. Yet much of the Dodd-Frank law that's supposed to prevent another "too big to fail" bailout is still on the drawing boards because the banks are delaying and watering it down……. "What should be done? (1) Senators Warren and McCain have just introduced a new version of the Glass-Steagall Act, to separate investment from commercial banking. We all need to get behind it. (2) The Fed is becoming more serious about capping the size of the biggest banks, a measure long overdue. Fed member Daniel Tarullo is pushing this. (3) In addition, a small tax (say, 1/10 of 1%) should be imposed on all financial transactions to both slow speculation and raise funds that could be used for, say, our schools (human capital is more important than financial capital). But will reform really occur before we face another Wall Street disaster?" 01:59:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Robert Reich,Trayvon Martin,minimum wage,Too big To FailIn Australia, they have heavily subsidized university education (which they don't have to pay for until after they're making maybe $50K a year), free healthcarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/22/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/22/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/22/are-republicans-above-the-lawMon, 22 Jul 2013 11:00:00 GMTHow to Save Detroit! How to Save Detroit!      02:24:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,Harry Reid,Trayvon Martin,too hot,tossed voter registration formsHow to Save Detroit!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/19/are-republicans-above-the-lawPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/19/are-republicans-above-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/19/are-republicans-above-the-lawFri, 19 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMTDetroit --an Opportunity for America Detroit has declared bankruptcy.  Detroit was once the automotive capital of the world.  With well-paying factory jobs, the music industry, and a long history as a transportation and shipping hub, Detroit was a model of prosperity.  How did Detroit get to the point of declaring bankruptcy?  How much of an impact did the decline of unions have in this?  Why are unions on the decline? What is the future of Detroit?  If politicians, bankers, business people and others act wisely, Detroit could become the solar and wind energy capital of the world.  Learn how. A new sound engineer is learning the ropes.  Please bear with the bloopers.  01:33:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoDetroit bankruptcy,solar and wind energy,partisan politics,car industry bailout,decline of unionsDetroit has declared bankruptcy.  Detroit was once the automotive capital of the world.  With well-paying factory jobs, the music industry, and a long historyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/18/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/18/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/18/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayThu, 18 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMTLet's talk about current national topics. It's Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a mallett but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel, ...02:22:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoClimate change,Darrell Issa,Rick Scott,Voter suppression,IRSIt's Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Rhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/17/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/17/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/17/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayWed, 17 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMTLet's talk about current national topics. It's Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a mallett but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel, ...02:20:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoClimate change,Darrell Issa,Rick Scott,Voter suppression,IRSIt's Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Rhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/16/a-black-president-but-we-can-still-shot-black-people-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/16/a-black-president-but-we-can-still-shot-black-people-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/16/a-black-president-but-we-can-still-shot-black-people-1Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMTWe have a Black President but we can still shoot Blacks?We may have an African American President, but we can still shoot African Americans.  This is how many of the mostly white, NRA members and far right view the not guilty verdict in the Zimmerman case!  Racism continues! A victory for the far right? Is this why Gov Rick Scott created a trial that would not convict? Today's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a mallett but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel, ... 02:27:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRacism,Black President,Rick Scott,Not guilty,zimmermanWe may have an African American President, but we can still shoot African Americans.  This is how many of the mostly white, NRA members and far right view the nhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/15/did-florida-effectively-prosecute-the-zimmerman-case-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/15/did-florida-effectively-prosecute-the-zimmerman-case-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/15/did-florida-effectively-prosecute-the-zimmerman-case-1Mon, 15 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMTDid Florida effectively prosecute the Zimmerman case? The Verdict is in, NOT GUILTY!  Zimmerman goes free!  Did the State of Florida really put up an effective prosecution? Our guest Monday morning is Charlie Grapski who will discuss the implications for the public, how state officials handled this case from the start, and other issues that were not directly addressed in the trial of George Zimmerman.  Beyond the issue of whether or not Zimmerman is guilty or innocent of a criminal offense, the public has a need to know how and why this trial almost never happened and how that reflects the state of law and justice in Florida. Many around the nation may be asking why Florida is continually in the center of controversy in the spheres of politics and law.  Callers to the show and Mitch and Charlie grapple with answers.  The world’s attention was drawn to this drama as it unfolded in the Sunshine State.  The emotional testimony and graphic images sit uneasily with America’s commitment to democratic government, principles of justice, and the fundamental rights and liberties of individuals. Charles Grapski is a teacher and scholar of law and politics, especially the theory and practice of democracy.  The Citizen, he states, is the highest office in a democratic society.  Grapski not only seeks to teach and inspire others to the ideals of citizenship but he actively participates as such, seeking to establish a functional and flourishing democracy at home (at all levels of the US) as well as throughout the world. Grapski has advanced degrees in law and politics from University College London and the University of Florida. 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoZimmerman,Charlie Grapski,Trayvon,Not guilty,sanfordThe Verdict is in, NOT GUILTY!  Zimmerman goes free!  Did the State of Florida really put up an effective prosecution? Our guest Monday morning is Charlie Grahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/12/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/12/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/12/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayFri, 12 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMTLet's talk about today's numerous national topics! It's Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a mallet but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel.02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoClimate change,Darrell Issa,Rick Scott,Voter suppression,IRSIt's Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Rhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/11/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/11/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/11/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayThu, 11 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMTEygpt and Zimmerman are parts of this morning's discussion Eygpt and Zimmerman are just parts of this morning's discussion.   It's Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a mallett but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel, ...02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoClimate change,Congressman Vern Buchanan,egypt,Voter suppression,zimmermanEygpt and Zimmerman are just parts of this morning's discussion.   It's Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/10/zimmerman-cases-implications-for-state-officials-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/10/zimmerman-cases-implications-for-state-officials-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/10/zimmerman-cases-implications-for-state-officials-1Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMTZimmerman case's implications for state officialsDue to demand we are rebroadcasting 7/8/2013 Show Tune in at www.itsyourgavel.com or call the listen line 347-884-9261 Join us in a discussion with Legal Scholar Charlie Grapski of the implications, to the public in general and pertaining to the actions of the State’s officials in how they handled this matter from the start, that will not be directly addressed in the trial of Zimmerman regarding the shooting. For beyond the issue of whether or not George Zimmerman is guilty or innocent of a criminal offense - the public has not only a right, but a need, to know how and why this trial almost never happened - and who was responsible for those decisions, why, and what they reflect about the state of law and justice in the State of Florida. The attention of the world may once again have been drawn to a courtroom drama as it unfolds in the Sunshine State - yet the emotional testimony and graphic images will likely continue to sit uneasy with assumptions of America’s claims to a commitment to democratic government, principles of justice, and the fundamental rights and liberties of individuals regardless of any outcome of the trial. For beyond the question of Zimmerman’s guilt or innocence - or even what, if any, responsibility or punishment may result; it is the questions of the actions of law enforcement and other public officials, who initially released the defendant, without any investigation and without charge, that have a direct impact on the lives of all, and not just the victim and his family.02:59:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoZimmerman,Charlie Grapski,Sanford,Trayvon,Deborah NelsonDue to demand we are rebroadcasting 7/8/2013 Show Tune in at www.itsyourgavel.com or call the listen line 347-884-9261 Join us in a discussion with Legal Scholahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/09/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/09/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/09/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayTue, 09 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMTLet's talk about numerous national current topics! It's Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a mallett but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel, ...01:27:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoClimate change,Darrell Issa,Rick Scott,Voter suppression,IRSIt's Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Rhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/08/george-zimmerman-implications-how-states-officials-handled-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/08/george-zimmerman-implications-how-states-officials-handled-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/08/george-zimmerman-implications-how-states-officials-handled-1Mon, 08 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMTZimmerman case's implications for state officialsJoin us in a discussion with Legal Scholar Charlie Grapski of the implications for the public in general and pertaining to the actions of state officials regarding how they handled this case from the start, that will not be directly addressed in the trial of George Zimmerman.  For beyond the issue of whether or not George Zimmerman is guilty or innocent of a criminal offense, the public has not only a right but a need to know how and why this trial almost never happened and who was responsible for those decisions, why, and how they reflect the state of law and justice in Florida. As the trial of George Zimmerman enters its second, defense, phase Monday morning, many around the nation may be asking why the State of Florida seems to be continually in the center of controversy in the public spheres of politics and law.   The attention of the world may once again have been drawn to a courtroom drama as it unfolds in the Sunshine State, yet the emotional testimony and graphic images will likely continue to sit uneasily with assumptions about America’s claim to a commitment to democratic government, principles of justice, and the fundamental rights and liberties of individuals regardless of the outcome of the trial. For beyond the question of Zimmerman’s guilt or innocence -- or even what, if any, responsibility or punishment may result -- it is the actions of law enforcement and other public officials, who initially released the defendant without any investigation and without charge, that have a direct impact on the lives of all, not just the victim and his family. Continued at https://www.facebook.com/events/603361009694250/?context=create   02:02:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoGeorge Zimmerman,Deborah Nelson,Public Records Law,Sanford Police,trayvonJoin us in a discussion with Legal Scholar Charlie Grapski of the implications for the public in general and pertaining to the actions of state officials regardhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/05/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/05/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/05/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayFri, 05 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMTNot a Coup in Egypt Not a Coup in Egypt, A COUP: A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a goverment.  The cililians made a revolution and the Army responded!  NOT A COUP!   . 02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoClimate change,Darrell Issa,Not a Coup in Egypt,Voter suppression,IRSNot a Coup in Egypt, A COUP: A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a goverment.  The cililians made a revolution and the Army responded!  NOT Ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/03/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/03/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/03/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayWed, 03 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMTLet's talk about current topics. It's Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a mallett but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel, ...01:08:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoClimate change,Darrell Issa,Rick Scott,Voter suppression,IRSIt's Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Rhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/02/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/02/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/02/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayTue, 02 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMTLet's talk about current topics. It's Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a mallett but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel, ...02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoClimate change,Darrell Issa,Rick Scott,Voter suppression,IRSIt's Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Rhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/01/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/01/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/07/01/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayMon, 01 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMTLet's talk about current topics. It's Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a mallett but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel, ...01:57:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoClimate change,Darrell Issa,Rick Scott,Voter suppression,IRSIt's Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Rhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/28/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/28/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/28/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayFri, 28 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMTHouse Republicans to block immigration bill It's Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a mallett but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel, ...02:18:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoClimate change,Darrell Issa,Rick Scott,Voter suppression,IRSIt's Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Rhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/27/guest-alma-r-gonzalezPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/27/guest-alma-r-gonzalez/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/27/guest-alma-r-gonzalezThu, 27 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMTSpeak with Guest ALMA R. GONZALEZ Our guest, ALMA R. GONZALEZ, serves as the Special Counsel for AFSCME Florida Council 79, having joined the organization’s staff in 1999. AFSCME Florida has representation rights for over 250,000 public employees in the state and university systems and among various city, county, school board, and private non-profit hospital employers in the state of Florida. Since the 2000 Presidential election, Ms. Gonzalez has gained international renown for her involvement in election law enforcement and voter protection activity. She has an extensive legislative background, having worked on federal legislative issues for the Mexican-American Legal Defense Fund in Washington D.C., the Florida Association of Counties, and AFSCME Florida. Her state legislative background includes serving as Legislative Director for the Florida Association of Counties, lobbyist for the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, and attorney for the Florida House of Representatives Majority and Democratic office, as well as a consultant to the Florida Conference of Black State Legislators. Her work as the Executive Director for the Florida Battered Women’s Clemency Project earned her special recognition from the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, and she received the “Most Inspiring Speaker” Award from the Florida State College of Law. 02:02:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoClimate change,ALMA GONZALEZ,Rick Scott,Voter suppression,IRSOur guest, ALMA R. GONZALEZ, serves as the Special Counsel for AFSCME Florida Council 79, having joined the organization’s staff in 1999. AFSCME Florida has rehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/26/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/26/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/26/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayWed, 26 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMTTHE Voting Rights Act IS DEAD NOTAlabama Senator Claims No 'Discrimination Of That Kind' In His StateRepublican Senator 'Cannot Imagine' Congress Fixing Voting Rights ActWATCH: Civil Rights Lawyer: SCOTUS Ruling Marks Rise Of 'Neo-Confederacy'John Lewis: I Gave Blood For What Supreme Court Took AwayThe Last Voting Rights Act Bailout EverJustice Ginsburg Blasts Court For Eviscerating Voting Rights Act Its Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a mallett but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel, ...02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoClimate change,Darrell Issa,Voting Rights Act,Voter suppression,IRSAlabama Senator Claims No 'Discrimination Of That Kind' In His StateRepublican Senator 'Cannot Imagine' Congress Fixing Voting Rights ActWATCH: Civil Rights Lawhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/25/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/25/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/25/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayTue, 25 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMTObama to call for carbon cuts at power plants Obama to call for carbon cuts at power plants Its Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a mallett but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel, ...02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoClimate change,Darrell Issa,Rick Scott,Voter suppression,IRSObama to call for carbon cuts at power plants Its Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Libehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/24/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/24/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/24/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayMon, 24 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMTLet's talk about the numerous national topics today It's Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a mallett but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel, ...01:54:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoClimate change,Darrell Issa,Rick Scott,Voter suppression,IRSIt's Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Rhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/21/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/21/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/21/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayFri, 21 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMTLongest Day of the Year and Market Drops Yesterday It's Your Gavel, Liberal Talk RadioToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a mallett but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel, ...02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoClimate change,Darrell Issa,Rick Scott,Voter suppression,IRSIt's Your Gavel, Liberal Talk RadioToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-1http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/20/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/20/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/20/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayThu, 20 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMTWho really Killed Tony Soprano? Who really Killed Tony Soprano? Who really Killed Tony Soprano? Today's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a mallett but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel, ...02:02:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoClimate change,Darrell Issa,Rick Scott,Voter suppression,IRSWho really Killed Tony Soprano? Who really Killed Tony Soprano? Today's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, whohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/19/full-transcript-reveals-that-darrell-issa-lied-about-obama-i-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/19/full-transcript-reveals-that-darrell-issa-lied-about-obama-i-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/19/full-transcript-reveals-that-darrell-issa-lied-about-obama-i-1Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMTFull Transcript Reveals that Darrell Issa Lied about IRS Full Transcript Reveals that Darrell Issa Lied about Obama Involvement in IRS ScandalToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a mallett but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel, ...02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoClimate change,Darrell Issa,Rick Scott,Voter suppression,IRSFull Transcript Reveals that Darrell Issa Lied about Obama Involvement in IRS ScandalToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Prahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/18/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/18/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/18/lets-talk-about-the-numerous-national-topics-todayTue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMTLet's talk about numerous national topics today Its Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Remember, every gavel is a mallett but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel, ...02:17:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoClimate change,Darrell Issa,Rick Scott,Voter suppression,IRSIts Your Gavel, Liberal TalkToday's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10am. Rehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/17/lets-speak-about-the-g8-summit-andPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/17/lets-speak-about-the-g8-summit-and/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/17/lets-speak-about-the-g8-summit-andMon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMTThe G8 summit, Syria, the NRA, the IRS, and more Let's speak about the G8 summit and other top issues facing America, including arming and assisting Syrian rebels, the NSA and privacy concerns, the IRS non-scandal, this past weekend's Florida Democratic Jefferson-Jackson dinner, and the Republican warning about tough immigration policy.   02:05:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoFlorida Democratic Jeferson Jackson,Syria,IMMIGRATION,IRS non Scandal,G8 summitLet's speak about the G8 summit and other top issues facing America, including arming and assisting Syrian rebels, the NSA and privacy concerns, the IRS non-schttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/14/scott-say-no-to-billions-do-fed-counties-raise-sale-tax-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/14/scott-say-no-to-billions-do-fed-counties-raise-sale-tax-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/14/scott-say-no-to-billions-do-fed-counties-raise-sale-tax-1Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMTCounties raise sale taxes after State rejects federal dollar Find out why Manatee County voters are going to the polls on June 18 to vote for or reject a half-penny increase in sales tax to fund health care for its residents.    02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoWont Release IRS Transcripts,Darrell Issa,Representative Elijah Cummings,extreme and reckless assertions,IRSFind out why Manatee County voters are going to the polls on June 18 to vote for or reject a half-penny increase in sales tax to fund health care for its residhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/13/lets-talk-about-darrell-issas-irs-scandal-is-falling-apart-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/13/lets-talk-about-darrell-issas-irs-scandal-is-falling-apart-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/13/lets-talk-about-darrell-issas-irs-scandal-is-falling-apart-1Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMTLet's talk about Darrell Issa's IRS Scandal Falling Apart Let's talk about Darrell Issa's IRS Scandal is Falling Apart Darrell Issa Won’t Release IRS Transcripts Because They Prove Him Wrong! Darrell Issa (R-CA) is going to ignore facts once again, and forge ahead, even though he was called out Sunday by Representative Elijah Cummings (D-MD), the top Democrat on the House of Representatives Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Cummings released a partial official interview transcript to Candy Crowley on CNN’s State of the Union Sunday, and it was revealed that the IRS manager behind the extra review of Tea Party groups described himself as a conservative Republican during the interviews. Cummings demanded that Darrell Issa release all of the transcripts from the IRS hearings, and was so confident that the full transcripts would prove his point that he threatened to release them himself if Issa won’t by the end of this week. As I broadcast on BlogTalkRadio using a Skype connection, the NSA is listening to this Show!  I just want to say hi to a new listener!  Hi!  You are welcome to call the Show!  The number is 347-884-9261!  Really, The NSA is not a new listener; The NSA has been listening for years now! What is happening to these Middle class jobs? What is happening about creating Jobs?  What has happened to the High Wage Middle Skilled Jobs?  They are gone! This is what has sustained the Middle Class for 50 years! This is the Big issue of our day, and what is Congress doing, going after one fake scandal after another! 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoWont Release IRS Transcripts,Darrell Issa,Representative Elijah Cummings,extreme and reckless assertions,IRSLet's talk about Darrell Issa's IRS Scandal is Falling Apart Darrell Issa Won’t Release IRS Transcripts Because They Prove Him Wrong! Darrell Issa (R-CA) ishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/12/issa-what-do-you-know-and-when-did-you-know-it-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/12/issa-what-do-you-know-and-when-did-you-know-it-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/12/issa-what-do-you-know-and-when-did-you-know-it-1Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMTRep. Issa, what do you know and when did you know it? Darrell Issa won’t release IRS transcripts because they prove him wrong! Congressman Issa, what do you know and when did you know it?  These transcripts will show there is NO IRS scandal!  Congressman Issa, you have read the transcripts and you know there is NO IRS SCANDAL, YET YOU CONTINUE TO RUN AROUND AT HEARINGS AND IN INTERVIEWS SAYING THERE IS!  Congressman Issa, you are what you falsely claim the President is doing, i.e. covering up the truth!  I would love to hear your comments here and on my radio show this morning, http://tobtr.com/s/4973045, from 8-10 a.m.  The call-in number is 347-884-9261.  There are hundreds of lines, never a busy signal.  Call in to listen or hit the 1 button and you will be placed in the cue to speak on the show.  If you have the guts to comment here, have the guts to call and share your opinion on the air.  Whether you agree or disagree, I hope to hear from you. Darrell Issa (R-CA) is going to ignore facts once again, and forge ahead, even though he was called out Sunday by Representative Elijah Cummings (D-MD), the top Democrat on the House of Representatives' Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Congressman Cummings released a partial official interview transcript to Candy Crowley on CNN’s State of the Union Sunday, and it was revealed that the IRS manager behind the extra review of Tea Party groups describes himself as a conservative Republican. Congressman Cummings demanded that Congressman Issa release all of the transcripts from the IRS hearings, and was so confident that the full transcripts would prove his point that he threatened to release them by the end of this week himself if Issa hasn't. Let's discuss middle-class jobs. 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoWont Release IRS Transcripts,Darrell Issa,Representative Elijah Cummings,extreme and reckless assertions,IRSDarrell Issa won’t release IRS transcripts because they prove him wrong! Congressman Issa, what do you know and when did you know it?  These transcripts willhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/11/darrell-issa-wont-release-irs-transcripts-becausePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/11/darrell-issa-wont-release-irs-transcripts-because/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/11/darrell-issa-wont-release-irs-transcripts-becauseTue, 11 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMTWhy Darrell Issa won't Release IRS Transcripts This is a scandal!  Darrell Issa won’t release IRS transcripts because they prove him wrong! Darrell Issa (R-CA) is going to ignore facts once again and forge ahead, even though he was called out Sunday by Representative Elijah Cummings (D-MD), the top Democrat on the House of Representatives' Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Cummings released a partial official interview transcript to Candy Crowley on CNN’s State of the Union Sunday, and it was revealed that the IRS manager behind the extra review of Tea Party groups described himself suring the interviews as a conservative Republican. Cummings demanded that Darrell Issa release all of the transcripts from the IRS hearings and was so confident that the full transcripts would prove his point that he threatened to release them himself by the end of the week if Issa doesn't. 02:04:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoWont Release IRS Transcripts,Darrell Issa,Representative Elijah Cummings,extreme and reckless assertions,IRSThis is a scandal!  Darrell Issa won’t release IRS transcripts because they prove him wrong! Darrell Issa (R-CA) is going to ignore facts once again and forgehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/10/the-nsa-is-listening-to-this-show-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/10/the-nsa-is-listening-to-this-show-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/10/the-nsa-is-listening-to-this-show-1Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMTThe NSA is Listening to this Show! As I broadcast on BlogTalkRadio using a Skype connection, the NSA is listening to this show!  I just want to say "hi" to a new listener!  "Hi!  You are welcome to call the show!  The number is 347-884-9261."  Really, the NSA is not a new listener; the NSA has been listening for years now! What is happening to middle class jobs? What is happening about creating Jobs?  What has happened to high wage, medium skilled jobs?  They are gone!  They are what sustained the middle class for 50 years! Middle class jobs are being pulled in three directions. There are only and fewer High Wage High Skill Jobs; Automation, robots and out-sourcing have taken over these jobs; or These jobs have disappeared altogether! This is the big issue of our day, and what is Congress doing? Pursuing one fake scandal after another! 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoNSA,High Wage Middle Skilled Jobs,what is Congress doing,High Wage High Skill Jobs,High Wage High Skill JobsAs I broadcast on BlogTalkRadio using a Skype connection, the NSA is listening to this show!  I just want to say "hi" to a new listener!  "Hi!  You are welcomehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/07/is-the-federal-government-over-reachingPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/07/is-the-federal-government-over-reaching/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/07/is-the-federal-government-over-reachingFri, 07 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMTIs the Federal Government Over Reaching?Is the Federal Government Over Reaching?02:09:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoClimate change,Guns,Justice Department,Voter suppression,GOP overreactedIs the Federal Government Over Reaching?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/06/supreme-court-to-hear-case-to-end-voting-rights-actPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/06/supreme-court-to-hear-case-to-end-voting-rights-act/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/06/supreme-court-to-hear-case-to-end-voting-rights-actThu, 06 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMTSupreme Court to Hear Case to End Voting Rights Act Supreme Court Hears Voting Rights Act Challenge Brought By Shelby County, Alabama   Despite our progress, discrimination continues to limit opportunities for African Americans and other people of color. The Voting Rights Act remains an essential tool in defending the voting rights of African-American voters and other voters of color who live in places with the worst and most persistent history of discrimination in voting.   “In one of the most closely watched tests of the reach of the Voting Rights Act this year, Texas has just submitted its proposed redistricting changes to a federal court — not the U.S. Justice Department — for approval. Some Republican governors and attorneys general have advocated bypassing the Obama administration, arguing that they will get a less politicized answer from the courts, even though a Justice Department spokeswoman says the Attorney General has objected to only about “1 percent” of the proposals since the law was enacted.” 01:40:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoSupreme Court,End Voting Rights Act,Justice Department,Voter suppression,Eric HolderSupreme Court Hears Voting Rights Act Challenge Brought By Shelby County, Alabama   Despite our progress, discrimination continues to limit opportunities forhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/05/supreme-court-to-hear-case-to-end-voting-rights-actPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/05/supreme-court-to-hear-case-to-end-voting-rights-act/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/05/supreme-court-to-hear-case-to-end-voting-rights-actWed, 05 Jun 2013 12:30:00 GMTSupreme Court to Hear Case to End Voting Rights Act Supreme Court Hears Voting Rights Act Challenge Brought By Shelby County, Alabama   Despite our progress, discrimination continues to limit opportunities for African Americans and other people of color. The Voting Rights Act remains an essential tool in defending the voting rights of African-American voters and other voters of color who live in places with the worst and most persistent history of discrimination in voting.   “In one of the most closely watched tests of the reach of the Voting Rights Act this year, Texas has just submitted its proposed redistricting changes to a federal court — not the U.S. Justice Department — for approval. Some Republican governors and attorneys general have advocated bypassing the Obama administration, arguing that they will get a less politicized answer from the courts, even though a Justice Department spokeswoman says the Attorney General has objected to only about “1 percent” of the proposals since the law was enacted.” 01:36:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoSupreme Court,End Voting Rights Act,Justice Department,Voter suppression,Eric HolderSupreme Court Hears Voting Rights Act Challenge Brought By Shelby County, Alabama   Despite our progress, discrimination continues to limit opportunities forhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/04/irs-is-hiring-great-travel-benifitsPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/04/irs-is-hiring-great-travel-benifits/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/04/irs-is-hiring-great-travel-benifitsTue, 04 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMTIRS is Hiring -- Offering Great Travel BenifitsRobert Reich Said  “Just look at the bull market! Look at home prices! Look at consumer confidence!” The more sobering reality is this: Almost all the forward movement in the economy is now coming from consumers, but wages are still going nowhere -- which means consumer spending will have to slow because consumers just don’t have the money to keep going like this. Consumer spending rose 3.4 percent in the first quarter of this year, according to new figures from the Commerce Department, but the personal savings rate dropped to 2.3 percent — down from 5.3 percent in the last quarter of 2012. We're now at the lowest level of savings since before the Great Recession. And as consumer spending slows, so will the economy. Home prices are rising, but this isn't good news because they’re beginning to rise above their long-run historical average. (Before the housing crash they were were way, way above the long-run average.) The Fed is keeping interest rates artificially low, allowing consumers to get low home-equity loans and to borrow against the rising values of their homes. The stock market is soaring mainly because corporations have slashed their payrolls and are keeping them low.   02:02:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoIRS,forward movement,wages,consumer confidence,interest ratesRobert Reich Said  “Just look at the bull market! Look at home prices! Look at consumer confidence!” The more sobering reality is this: Almost all the forwardhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/03/lets-clarify-this-past-weekPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/03/lets-clarify-this-past-week/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/06/03/lets-clarify-this-past-weekMon, 03 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMTLet's Clarify this Past WeekRobert Reich Said  “Just look at the bull market! Look at home prices! Look at consumer confidence!” The more sobering reality is this: Almost all the forward movement in the economy is now coming from consumers, but wages are still going nowhere -- which means consumer spending will have to slow because consumers just don’t have the money to keep going like this. Consumer spending rose 3.4 percent in the first quarter of this year, according to new figures from the Commerce Department, but the personal savings rate dropped to 2.3 percent — down from 5.3 percent in the last quarter of 2012. We're now at the lowest level of savings since before the Great Recession. And as consumer spending slows, so will the economy. Home prices are rising, but this isn't good news because they’re beginning to rise above their long-run historical average. (Before the housing crash they were were way, way above the long-run average.) The Fed is keeping interest rates artificially low, allowing consumers to get low home-equity loans and to borrow against the rising values of their homes. The stock market is soaring mainly because corporations have slashed their payrolls and are keeping them low.02:03:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoConsumer spending,forward movement,wages,consumer confidence,interest ratesRobert Reich Said  “Just look at the bull market! Look at home prices! Look at consumer confidence!” The more sobering reality is this: Almost all the forwardhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/31/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doinPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/31/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/31/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doinFri, 31 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTTesla Repays $465 Million and Obama's Economy Booms Tesla Repays $465 Million Obama's Economy Booming Republicans are putting party before country.  No, they are putting the top 1% before country.  The attacks on the Presidents is motivated to keep the focus off the issues that are really facing Americans, JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! In a new poll, 53% say they approve of the job the president is doing, with 45% saying they disapprove - @PoliticalTicker.... Most Americans are repulsed by the continues assault by Republicans against President Obama. Most Americans view is Congress should deal with the issues that affect America, Jobs, Economy, Energy, Immigration, and guns. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/05/19/have-new-controversies-hurt-obama-has-gop-overreacted/?hpt=hp_t1 02:03:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRepublicans against Obama,Republicans are Desperate,Obama holds in the polls,Controversies hurting Obama,GOP overreactedTesla Repays $465 Million Obama's Economy Booming Republicans are putting party before country.  No, they are putting the top 1% before country.  The attackshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/30/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doinPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/30/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/30/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doinThu, 30 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTWhat part of government would you cut? Ask a Republican, "What part of government would you cut?"  when they say SMALLER GOVERNMENT? Republicans are putting party before country.  No, they are putting the top 1% before country.  The attacks on the Presidents is motivated to keep the focus off the issues that are really facing Americans, JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! In a new poll, 53% say they approve of the job the President is doing, with 45% saying they disapprove - @PoliticalTicker.... Most Americans are repulsed by the continues assault by Republicans against President Obama. Most Americans view is Congress should deal with the issues that affect America, Jobs, Economy, Energy, Immigration, and guns.   http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/05/19/have-new-controversies-hurt-obama-has-gop-overreacted/?hpt=hp_t1 02:03:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknosMALLER GOVERMENT,Republicans are Desperate,Obama holds in the polls,Controversies hurting Obama,GOP overreactedAsk a Republican, "What part of government would you cut?"  when they say SMALLER GOVERNMENT? Republicans are putting party before country.  No, they are putthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/29/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doinPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/29/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/29/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doinWed, 29 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTReally? Republicans are putting party before country.  No, they are putting the top 1% before country.  The attacks on the Presidents is motivated to keep the focus off the issues that are really facing Americans, JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! In a new poll, 53% say they approve of the job the president is doing, with 45% saying they disapprove - @PoliticalTicker.... Most Americans are repulsed by the continues assault by Republicans against President Obama. Most Americans view is Congress should deal with the issues that affect America, Jobs, Economy, Energy, Immigration, and guns.   http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/05/19/have-new-controversies-hurt-obama-has-gop-overreacted/?hpt=hp_t1 02:02:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRepublicans against Obama,Republicans are Desperate,Obama holds in the polls,Controversies hurting Obama,GOP overreactedRepublicans are putting party before country.  No, they are putting the top 1% before country.  The attacks on the Presidents is motivated to keep the focus ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/28/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doinPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/28/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/28/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doinTue, 28 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTMemorial Day is it a reset for the President Memorial Day is it a reset for the President   Republicans are putting party before country.  No, they are putting the top 1% before country.  The attacks on the Presidents is motivated to keep the focus off the issues that are really facing Americans, JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! In a new poll, 53% say they approve of the job the president is doing, with 45% saying they disapprove - @PoliticalTicker.... Most Americans are repulsed by the continues assault by Republicans against President Obama. Most Americans view is Congress should deal with the issues that affect America, Jobs, Economy, Energy, Immigration, and guns. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/05/19/have-new-controversies-hurt-obama-has-gop-overreacted/?hpt=hp_t1 02:03:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRepublicans against Obama,Republicans are Desperate,Obama holds in the polls,Controversies hurting Obama,GOP overreactedMemorial Day is it a reset for the President   Republicans are putting party before country.  No, they are putting the top 1% before country.  The attacks onhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/24/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doinPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/24/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/24/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doinFri, 24 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTLets talk about Obama's Speach Last Night President Obama lays out the framework for U.S. counter-terrorism strategy as we wind down the war in Afghanistan. President Obama said in his speech: "First, we must finish the work of defeating al Qaeda and its associated forces. "In Afghanistan, we will complete our transition to Afghan responsibility for that country’s security.  Our troops will come home.  Our combat mission will come to an end.  And we will work with the Afghan government to train security forces, and sustain a counterterrorism force, which ensures that al Qaeda can never again establish a safe haven to launch attacks against us or our allies." "But as Commander-in-Chief, I must weigh these heartbreaking tragedies against the alternatives.  To do nothing in the face of terrorist networks would invite far more civilian casualties -- not just in our cities at home and our facilities abroad, but also in the very places like Sana’a and Kabul and Mogadishu where terrorists seek a foothold.  Remember that the terrorists we are after target civilians, and the death toll from their acts of terrorism against Muslims dwarfs any estimate of civilian casualties from drone strikes.  So doing nothing is not an option." "Today, I once again call on Congress to lift the restrictions on detainee transfers from GTMO.  (Applause.)  "I have asked the Department of Defense to designate a site in the United States where we can hold military commissions.  I’m appointing a new senior envoy at the State Department and Defense Department whose sole responsibility will be to achieve the transfer of detainees to third countries.  "I am lifting the moratorium on detainee transfers to Yemen so we can review them on a case-by-case basis." 01:54:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknocombat mission,case-by-case,terrorist networks,counter-terrorism,detainees to third countriesPresident Obama lays out the framework for U.S. counter-terrorism strategy as we wind down the war in Afghanistan. President Obama said in his speech: "First,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/23/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doinPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/23/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/23/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doinThu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTPoll: 53% approve of the job the President is doing Republicans are putting party before country.  No they are putting the top 1% before country.  The attacts on the Presidents is motivated to keep the focus off the issues that are really facing Americans, JOBS! JOBS! JOBS!   In new poll, 53% say they approve of the job the president is doing, with 45% saying they disapprove - @PoliticalTicker.... Most Americans are repulsed by the continues assault by Republicans against President Obama. Most Americans view is Congress should deal with the issues that affect America, Jobs, Economy, Energy, Immigration, and guns.   http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/05/19/have-new-controversies-hurt-obama-has-gop-overreacted/?hpt=hp_t1 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRepublicans against Obama,Republicans are Desperate,Obama holds in the polls,Controversies hurting Obama,GOP overreactedRepublicans are putting party before country.  No they are putting the top 1% before country.  The attacts on the Presidents is motivated to keep the focus offhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/22/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doinPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/22/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/22/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doinWed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTKoch Brothers Created the IRS Scandal Republicans are putting party before country.  No, they are putting the top 1% before country.  The attacks on the President is motivated to keep the focus off the issue that is really facing Americans, JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! In a new poll, 53% say they approve of the job the President is doing, with 45% saying they disapprove -- see @PoliticalTicker.  Most Americans are repulsed by the continuous assault by Republicans against President Obama. Most Americans' view is Congress should deal with the issues that affect America; jobs, economy, energy, immigration, and guns. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/05/19/have-new-controversies-hurt-obama-has-gop-overreacted/?hpt=hp_t1 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoApple Pays No Taxes,Republicans are Desperate,Obama holds in the polls,Controversies hurting Obama,GOP overreactedRepublicans are putting party before country.  No, they are putting the top 1% before country.  The attacks on the President is motivated to keep the focus offhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/21/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doinPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/21/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/21/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doinTue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTRight abused by the IRS or Right abuses IRS? I have been to OK and Moore OK.  My prayers are with the people who live and died there.  Is climate change involved? Is the Right abused by the IRS?  Or is the Right abusing the IRS? Republicans are putting party before country.  No, they are putting the top 1% before country.  The attacks on the President are motivated to keep the focus off the issue that is really facing Americans, JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! In new poll, 53% say they approve of the job the President is doing, with 45% saying they disapprove -- see @PoliticalTicker.  Most Americans are repulsed by the continuous assault by Republicans against President Obama. Most Americans' view is that Congress should deal with the issues that affect America; jobs, the economy, energy, immigration, and guns. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/05/19/have-new-controversies-hurt-obama-has-gop-overreacted/?hpt=hp_t1 01:58:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoClimate change,Right abused by the IRS,Right abusing IRS,Controversies hurting Obama,GOP overreactedI have been to OK and Moore OK.  My prayers are with the people who live and died there.  Is climate change involved? Is the Right abused by the IRS?  Or is thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/20/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doinPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/20/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/20/poll-53-say-they-approve-of-the-job-the-president-is-doinMon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT53% say they approve of the job the President is doingRepublicans are putting party before country.  No, they are putting the top 1% before country.  The attacks on the Presidents is motivated to keep the focus off the issues that are really facing Americans, JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! In new poll, 53% say they approve of the job the President is doing, with 45% saying they disapprove - @PoliticalTicker.... Most Americans are repulsed by the continues assault by Republicans against President Obama. Most Americans view is Congress should deal with the issues that affect America, Jobs, Economy, Energy, Immigration, and guns. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/05/19/have-new-controversies-hurt-obama-has-gop-overreacted/?hpt=hp_t1 02:05:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRepublicans against Obama,Republicans are Desperate,Obama holds in the polls,Controversies hurting Obama,GOP overreactedRepublicans are putting party before country.  No, they are putting the top 1% before country.  The attacks on the Presidents is motivated to keep the focus offhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/17/congress-is-not-acting-on-the-issues-that-face-most-americanPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/17/congress-is-not-acting-on-the-issues-that-face-most-american/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/17/congress-is-not-acting-on-the-issues-that-face-most-americanFri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTCongress is not acting on the issues that face most AmericanCongress is not acting on the issues that face most Americans -- jobs, wages, energy. I'm going to reveal how the Republicans have helped the Muslims who attacked the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi achieve their terrorist goals.  02:11:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoBenghazi,Terrorist goals,Muslim who attacked,middle class,al Qaeda attacksCongress is not acting on the issues that face most Americans -- jobs, wages, energy. I'm going to reveal how the Republicans have helped the Muslims who attackhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/16/how-the-republicans-have-helped-the-muslim-who-attacked-thePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/16/how-the-republicans-have-helped-the-muslim-who-attacked-the/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/16/how-the-republicans-have-helped-the-muslim-who-attacked-theThu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTObama Kicking ButtThe IRS actually, in the end, approved the Tea Party as a 501 (c) (4) corporations? And they SCREAM harassment? THE truth is, they and all political groups should be denied!   This is the real issue, as for the Tea Party, all they're screaming will backfire! 02:24:00Its Your Gavel liberal talkno501 c 4,all political groups should be denied,Tea Party,will backfire,IRSThe IRS actually, in the end, approved the Tea Party as a 501 (c) (4) corporations? And they SCREAM harassment? THE truth is, they and all political groups shouhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/15/how-the-republicans-have-helped-the-muslim-who-attacked-thePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/15/how-the-republicans-have-helped-the-muslim-who-attacked-the/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/15/how-the-republicans-have-helped-the-muslim-who-attacked-theWed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTThe Big Scandal is Congress does nothing about jobs The Big Scandal is Congress does nothing about jobs.        I'm going to reveal how the Republicans have helped the Muslim who attacked the consulate in Benghazi achieve their Terrorist goals.  02:31:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoBenghazi,Terrorist goals,Muslim who attacked,AP,al Qaeda attacksThe Big Scandal is Congress does nothing about jobs.        I'm going to reveal how the Republicans have helped the Muslim who attacked the consulate in Benhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/14/how-the-republicans-have-helped-the-muslim-who-attacked-thePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/14/how-the-republicans-have-helped-the-muslim-who-attacked-the/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/14/how-the-republicans-have-helped-the-muslim-who-attacked-theTue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTIRS "scandal" will back fire against the Republicans IRS "scandal" will back fire against the Republicans! I'm going to reveal how the Republicans have helped the terrorists who attacked the consulate in Benghazi achieve their goals.  02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoBenghazi,Terrorist goals,IRS,Tea Party,al Qaeda attacksIRS "scandal" will back fire against the Republicans! I'm going to reveal how the Republicans have helped the terrorists who attacked the consulate in Benghazihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/13/how-the-republicans-have-helped-the-muslim-who-attacked-the-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/13/how-the-republicans-have-helped-the-muslim-who-attacked-the-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/13/how-the-republicans-have-helped-the-muslim-who-attacked-the-1Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTThe Republicans help those who attacked the U.S. ConsulateI revealed how the Republicans have helped and are helping the Muslim who attacked the consulate in Benghazi achieve their terrorist goals.02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoBenghazi,Terrorist goals,Muslim who attacked,middle class,al Qaeda attacksI revealed how the Republicans have helped and are helping the Muslim who attacked the consulate in Benghazi achieve their terrorist goals.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/10/will-the-israeli-strikes-change-the-course-of-syrias-civilPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/10/will-the-israeli-strikes-change-the-course-of-syrias-civil/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/10/will-the-israeli-strikes-change-the-course-of-syrias-civilFri, 10 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTNo one died at Watergate REALLY Summary of the coverage of the congressional testimony: State Department Officials Dispute Administration's Benghazi Claims. Wednesday's House Oversight hearing on last September's attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi featuring three State Department "whistleblowers" generated a great deal of media coverage, but not as much as might have been anticipated due to the extensive reporting on the Cleveland kidnapping case. The three network newscasts devoted almost twice as much air time to the Cleveland story 919 minutes and 20 seconds) as they did to Benghazi (just over ten minutes), and none of the three led with their reports on the House hearing. 02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoBenghazi,House Oversight hearing,whistleblowers,Gregory Hicks,State Department officialsSummary of the coverage of the congressional testimony: State Department Officials Dispute Administration's Benghazi Claims. Wednesday's House Oversight hearinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/09/will-the-israeli-strikes-change-the-course-of-syrias-civilPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/09/will-the-israeli-strikes-change-the-course-of-syrias-civil/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/09/will-the-israeli-strikes-change-the-course-of-syrias-civilThu, 09 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTBenghazi testimony proves absence of scandal Benghaz! I won't be brainwashed!  Yesterday I listened to the testimony.  What I heard proves there was no scandal.  Tune into my show this morning and you can hear and even call to agree with me or disagree.  Call and participate. www.itsyourgavel.com 347-884-9261   WILL THE ISRAELI STRIKES CHANGE THE COURSE OF SYRIA'S CIVIL WAR? Just like President Roosevelt (the 1st one!) "Teddy the Trust Buster", we should break up these huge banks and re-institute the Glass-Steagal Act, which separates regular banking from investment banking. It worked for 70 years. That way, they can do all the "casino"-type tricks they want on the investment side, and it won't affect the regular banking economy. NRA Convention Speaker Rob Pincus Advises Keeping Gun Safes In Kids' Bedrooms For Home Defense Maybe the most eye-catching part of Friday's report were revisions to prior months: February job growth was ratcheted up to 332,000 from an initial reading of 268,000. And March job growth was revised to 138,000 from 88,000. That means there were another 114,000 jobs in those two months than initially estimated. 02:18:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoBenghzi,Rob Pincus,Glass-Steagal,ISRAELI STRIKES,NRA ConventionBenghaz! I won't be brainwashed!  Yesterday I listened to the testimony.  What I heard proves there was no scandal.  Tune into my show this morning and you canhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/08/will-the-israeli-strikes-change-the-course-of-syrias-civilPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/08/will-the-israeli-strikes-change-the-course-of-syrias-civil/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/08/will-the-israeli-strikes-change-the-course-of-syrias-civilWed, 08 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTJohn Boehner on Debt Ceiling: Let's Pay China First WILL THE ISRAELI STRIKES CHANGE THE COURSE OF SYRIA'S CIVIL WAR? Hezbollah’s Lebanese Shiite guerrillas are pushing into a fight against fellow Arab Muslims trying to topple President Bashar al-Assad. Just like President "Teddy the Trust Buster" Roosevelt, we should break up these huge banks and re-institute the Glass-Steagal Act, which separates regular banking from investment banking. It worked for 70 years. That way, they can do all the "casino"-type tricks they want on the investment side, and it won't affect the regular banking economy. NRA Convention Speaker Rob Pincus Advises Keeping Gun Safes In Kids' Bedrooms For Home Defense Maybe the most eye-catching part of Friday's report were revisions to prior months: February job growth was ratcheted up to 332,000 from an initial reading of 268,000. And March job growth was revised to 138,000 from 88,000. That means there were another 114,000 jobs in those two months than initially estimated. 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoJob Growth,Rob Pincus,Glass-Steagal,ISRAELI STRIKES,NRA ConventionWILL THE ISRAELI STRIKES CHANGE THE COURSE OF SYRIA'S CIVIL WAR? Hezbollah’s Lebanese Shiite guerrillas are pushing into a fight against fellow Arab Muslims thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/07/will-the-israeli-strikes-change-the-course-of-syrias-civilPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/07/will-the-israeli-strikes-change-the-course-of-syrias-civil/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/07/will-the-israeli-strikes-change-the-course-of-syrias-civilTue, 07 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTJobs Economy and a Bright Energy FutureJobs Economy and a Bright Energy Future Maybe the most eye-catching part of Friday's report were revisions to prior months: February job growth was ratcheted up to 332,000 from an initial reading of 268,000. And March job growth was revised to 138,000 from 88,000. That means there were another 114,000 jobs in those two months than initially estimated. 02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoJob Growth,Rob Pincus,Glass-Steagal,ISRAELI STRIKES,NRA ConventionJobs Economy and a Bright Energy Future Maybe the most eye-catching part of Friday's report were revisions to prior months: February job growth was ratcheted uhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/06/will-the-israeli-strikes-change-the-course-of-syrias-civilPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/06/will-the-israeli-strikes-change-the-course-of-syrias-civil/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/06/will-the-israeli-strikes-change-the-course-of-syrias-civilMon, 06 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTWILL THE ISRAELI STRIKES CHANGE THE COURSE OF SYRIA'S CIVIL WILL THE ISRAELI STRIKES CHANGE THE COURSE OF SYRIA'S CIVIL WAR? Just like President Roosevelt (the 1st one!) "Teddy the Trust Buster", we should break up these huge banks and re-institute the Glass-Steagal Act, which separates regular banking from investment banking. It worked for 70 years. That way, they can do all the "casino"-type tricks they want on the investment side, and it won't affect the regular banking economy. NRA Convention Speaker Rob Pincus Advises Keeping Gun Safes In Kids' Bedrooms For Home Defense Maybe the most eye-catching part of Friday's report were revisions to prior months: February job growth was ratcheted up to 332,000 from an initial reading of 268,000. And March job growth was revised to 138,000 from 88,000. That means there were another 114,000 jobs in those two months than initially estimated. 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoJob Growth,Rob Pincus,Glass-Steagal,ISRAELI STRIKES,NRA ConventionWILL THE ISRAELI STRIKES CHANGE THE COURSE OF SYRIA'S CIVIL WAR? Just like President Roosevelt (the 1st one!) "Teddy the Trust Buster", we should break up theshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/03/live-show-from-spark-growth-conference-1Technologyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/03/live-show-from-spark-growth-conference-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/03/live-show-from-spark-growth-conference-1Fri, 03 May 2013 12:30:00 GMTLive Show from the Spark Growth Conference A non-political show this morning!  Live interviews from the Spark Growth Conference; The Spark Growth Riverwalk 2013 Economic Development Summit has been referred to as "One of the most far reaching events of its type in our area, it sets the stage for future large scale initiatives to promote Economic Development and technology industry growth." Here is what we will cover during the day: Regional leaders examine current trends in disruptive technology and business models in a series of panel discussions. Keynote by Jim Stikeleather, Chief Innovation Officer of Dell. “Yes, there is money”“Why here? Why now?”“Disruptive Technologies and Disruptive Business Models: In a perfect economy where is growth and return?”“Home grown tech: What is coming out of Florida Universities and What some companies are doing about it”“Entrepreneurial Microclimates: Our secret weapon” From funding resources, technology transfer and commercialization, why Florida and why now to entrepreneurial micro-climates, don’t miss this interesting look at our burgeoning Florida eco-system. Admission for the day and the evening waterfront reception is $85, more information: http://sparkgrowth.net. Thank you, Sara Hand, for organizing this. 01:33:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoSpark Growth,Riverwalk 2013 Economic Development Summit,Entrepreneurial Microclimates,Disruptive Technologies and Disruptive Business,BarCampA non-political show this morning!  Live interviews from the Spark Growth Conference; The Spark Growth Riverwalk 2013 Economic Development Summit has been refhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/02/what-happened-yesterday-on-may-dayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/02/what-happened-yesterday-on-may-day/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/02/what-happened-yesterday-on-may-dayThu, 02 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTWhat happened yesterday, May DayWorkers around the world took to the streets yesterday to mark International Workers Day, also known as May Day, with marches and calls for higher pay and better working conditions. 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknogitmo,austerty,workers rights,Gun Control,May DayWorkers around the world took to the streets yesterday to mark International Workers Day, also known as May Day, with marches and calls for higher pay and bettehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/01/backlash-against-senators-on-gun-votePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/01/backlash-against-senators-on-gun-vote/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/05/01/backlash-against-senators-on-gun-voteWed, 01 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTBacklash against Senators on gun voteBacklash against Senators on gun vote! According to Public Policy Polling, "New PPP polls in Alaska, Arizona, Nevada, and Ohio find serious backlash against the 5 Senators who voted against background checks in those states. Each of them has seen their approval numbers decline, and voters say they're less likely to support them the next time they're up for reelection. That's no surprise given that we continue to find overwhelming, bipartisan support for background checks in these states."       01:12:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoBackground checks,Syria,Energy independence,Immigration reform,Obama CareBacklash against Senators on gun vote! According to Public Policy Polling, "New PPP polls in Alaska, Arizona, Nevada, and Ohio find serious backlash against thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/30/guest-sara-hand-from-barcampPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/30/guest-sara-hand-from-barcamp/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/30/guest-sara-hand-from-barcampTue, 30 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTGuest Sara Hand from BarCamp I wanted to make sure that you had a personal invitation from me to the Economic Development discussion this weekend at the new Bradenton Riverwalk. We have gotten some great media coverage and just had the High Tech Corridor come on as a significant supporter this last week. What are they saying about Riverwalk 2013: Summit? Conference Hopes to Spark Manatee More Spark Growth Economic Summit Press Fest for resurgent community The Spark Growth: Riverwalk 2013 Economic Development Summit has been referred to as One of the most far reaching events of its type in our area, it sets the stage for future large scale initiatives to promote Economic Development and technology industry growth. Here is what we will cover during the day: Regional leaders examine current trends in disruptive technology and business models in a series of panel discussions. Keynote by Jim Stikeleather, Chief Innovation Officer of Dell. Disruptive Technologies and Disruptive Business Models: In a perfect economy where is growth and return?” Home grown tech: What is coming out of Florida Universities and What some companies are doing about it Entrepreneurial Microclimates: Our secret weapon From funding resources, technology transfer and commercialization, why Florida and why now to entrepreneurial micro-climates; don’t miss this interesting look at our burgeoning Florida eco-system. Admission day and the evening waterfront reception are $85, more information: sparkgrowth.net.   02:02:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoBarCamp,Sara Hand,Gulf Coast Venture Forum,UnConference,RiverwalkI wanted to make sure that you had a personal invitation from me to the Economic Development discussion this weekend at the new Bradenton Riverwalk. We hahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/29/syria-internet-sales-tax-and-social-securityPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/29/syria-internet-sales-tax-and-social-security/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/29/syria-internet-sales-tax-and-social-securityMon, 29 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTSyria, internet sales tax, and Social Security Anti-tax groups seem to be losing their influence as Republican lawmakers’ constituents support legislation that would require Internet retailers to collect sales taxes. Then, on Thursday, the White House told Congressional leaders that the nation’s intelligence agencies had determined, “with varying degrees of confidence,” that Mr. Assad’s government had used sarin, a chemical agent, on a small scale. President Obama said last summer that use of chemical weapons was a “red line” that, if crossed, could prompt the United States to intervene, but administration officials made clear that more conclusive evidence would be necessary before any action would be taken. “We never asked, nor did we encourage, the United States to take military action in Syria,” Mr. Steinitz said at a conference in New York sponsored by The Jerusalem Post. “And we are not making any comparison or linkage with Iran, which is a completely different matter.” 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknosyria,internet sales tax,55 Social Security,Israel says no,White House Correspondents DinnerAnti-tax groups seem to be losing their influence as Republican lawmakers’ constituents support legislation that would require Internet retailers to collect sahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/26/should-he-be-treated-as-an-enemy-combatantPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/26/should-he-be-treated-as-an-enemy-combatant/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/26/should-he-be-treated-as-an-enemy-combatantFri, 26 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTWhat would Ronald Reagan Say to Republicans Today? “It is clear the events we have seen over the past few days in Boston were an attempt to kill American citizens and terrorize a major American city,” read a Saturday statement from Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), John McCain (R-Ariz.), Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) and Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.). “The accused perpetrators of these acts were not common criminals attempting to profit from a criminal enterprise, but terrorists trying to injure, maim, and kill innocent Americans. The suspect, based upon his actions, clearly is a good candidate for enemy combatant status. We do not want this suspect to remain silent.”   These same people have criticized the President for killing American Citizen with a drone strike on foreign soil?   01:57:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoenemy combatant,terroist,American Citizen,criticized the President,criminal enterprise“It is clear the events we have seen over the past few days in Boston were an attempt to kill American citizens and terrorize a major American city,” read a Sahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/25/republican-right-is-ideaologically-bankrupt-so-they-just-liePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/25/republican-right-is-ideaologically-bankrupt-so-they-just-lie/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/25/republican-right-is-ideaologically-bankrupt-so-they-just-lieThu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTRepublican Right is ideaologically bankrupt so they just lie “It is clear the events we have seen over the past few days in Boston were an attempt to kill American citizens and terrorize a major American city,” read a Saturday statement from Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), John McCain (R-Ariz.), Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) and Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.). “The accused perpetrators of these acts were not common criminals attempting to profit from a criminal enterprise, but terrorists trying to injure, maim, and kill innocent Americans. The suspect, based upon his actions, clearly is a good candidate for enemy combatant status. We do not want this suspect to remain silent.”   These same people have criticized the President for killing American Citizen with a drone strike on foreign soil?   01:59:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoenemy combatant,terroist,American Citizen,criticized the President,criminal enterprise“It is clear the events we have seen over the past few days in Boston were an attempt to kill American citizens and terrorize a major American city,” read a Sahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/24/should-he-be-treated-as-an-enemy-combatantPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/24/should-he-be-treated-as-an-enemy-combatant/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/24/should-he-be-treated-as-an-enemy-combatantWed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTSEC Should Require Corporate Political Spending Disclosures: S.E.C. Gets Plea: Force Companies to Disclose Donations S.E.C. officials have indicated that they could propose a new disclosure rule by the end of April, setting up a major battle with business groups that oppose the proposal and are preparing for a fierce counterattack if the agency’s staff moves ahead. Two S.E.C. commissioners have taken the unusual step of weighing in already, with Daniel Gallagher, a Republican, saying in a speech that the commission had been “led astray” by “politically charged issues.” These same people have criticized the President for killing American Citizen with a drone strike on foreign soil?   02:48:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoSEC Should Require Corporate Political Spending,Disclose Donations,led astray,criticized the President,criminal enterpriseS.E.C. Gets Plea: Force Companies to Disclose Donations S.E.C. officials have indicated that they could propose a new disclosure rule by the end of April, sethttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/23/9am-internet-sales-tax-bill-gains-ground-in-senatePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/23/9am-internet-sales-tax-bill-gains-ground-in-senate/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/23/9am-internet-sales-tax-bill-gains-ground-in-senateTue, 23 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT9am Internet Sales Tax Bill Gains Ground in SenateThe bill, known as the Marketplace Fairness Act  “I’m not above believing in miracles,” said Dan Holler, a spokesman for Heritage Action, the activist arm of the conservative Heritage Foundation, which has made opposition to the Internet tax bill a “key vote” — so far with little impact.  “What it means is a lot of money for states and localities,” Senator Richard Durbin, Democrat of Illinois and one of the bill’s champions, said on Monday.  Old-fashioned retailers are going bust, leaving towns marred by vast, empty storefronts. Those that remain complain of “showrooming,” when shoppers inspect their wares, then leave the store to buy the same products on the Internet, finding lower prices and avoiding sales taxes.   Republicans will lose the House in 2014 over their support for allowing criminals and terrorist to purchase guns! Earth Day and wind and solar power --let's do it! &a01:41:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoWind and Solar,Marketplace Fairness Act,showrooming,terrorist purchase guns,Civilian CourtsThe bill, known as the Marketplace Fairness Act  “I’m not above believing in miracles,” said Dan Holler, a spokesman for Heritage Action, the activist arm of thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/23/should-he-be-treated-as-an-enemy-combatantPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/23/should-he-be-treated-as-an-enemy-combatant/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/23/should-he-be-treated-as-an-enemy-combatantTue, 23 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTInternet Sales Tax Bill Gains Ground in SenateThe bill, known as the Marketplace Fairness Act  “I’m not above believing in miracles,” said Dan Holler, a spokesman for Heritage Action, the activist arm of the conservative Heritage Foundation, which has made opposition to the Internet tax bill a “key vote” — so far with little impact.  “What it means is a lot of money for states and localities,” Senator Richard Durbin, Democrat of Illinois and one of the bill’s champions, said on Monday.  Old-fashioned retailers are going bust, leaving towns marred by vast, empty storefronts. Those that remain complain of “showrooming,” when shoppers inspect their wares, then leave the store to buy the same products on the Internet, finding lower prices and avoiding sales taxes.   Republicans will lose the House in 2014 over their support for allowing criminals and terrorist to purchase guns! Earth Day and wind and solar power --let's do it! &a00:40:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoWind and Solar,Marketplace Fairness Act,showrooming,terrorist purchase guns,Civilian CourtsThe bill, known as the Marketplace Fairness Act  “I’m not above believing in miracles,” said Dan Holler, a spokesman for Heritage Action, the activist arm of thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/22/should-he-be-treated-as-an-enemy-combatantPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/22/should-he-be-treated-as-an-enemy-combatant/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/22/should-he-be-treated-as-an-enemy-combatantMon, 22 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTShould he be treated as an enemy combatant? Today is Earth Day!  Should we as a nation be embracing alternate energy and energy conservation so we stop fueling countries that back terrorism? “It is clear the events we have seen over the past few days in Boston were an attempt to kill American citizens and terrorize a major American city,” read a Saturday statement from Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), John McCain (R-Ariz.), Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) and Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.). “The accused perpetrators of these acts were not common criminals attempting to profit from a criminal enterprise, but terrorists trying to injure, maim, and kill innocent Americans. The suspect, based upon his actions, clearly is a good candidate for enemy combatant status. We do not want this suspect to remain silent.” These are the same people who have criticized the President for killing an American citizen with a drone strike on foreign soil? Should the City of Boston have been shut down?  I say yes! Will this affect bills on Immigration? Will this affect gun control legislation? Should we as a nation be embracing alternate energy and energy conservation so we stop fueling countries that back terrorism?   02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoenemy combatant,terroist,American Citizen,criticized the President,criminal enterpriseToday is Earth Day!  Should we as a nation be embracing alternate energy and energy conservation so we stop fueling countries that back terrorism? “It is clhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/19/boston-call-your-thoughtsPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/19/boston-call-your-thoughts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/19/boston-call-your-thoughtsFri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTBoston: 1 dead and 1 to go Boston: 1 dead and 1 to go. Region on Lockdown as Police Hunt for Second Suspect By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE and MICHAEL COOPER 6:34 AM ET Tamerlan Tsarnaev, 26, a suspect in the Boston Marathon blasts, was killed in a standoff with the police in Watertown, Mass. A second suspect, Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev, 19, identified as his brother, was at large. New York Times02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoBoston marathon,Tamerlan Tsarnaev,Terrorism strikes,Explosives,TsarnaevBoston: 1 dead and 1 to go. Region on Lockdown as Police Hunt for Second Suspect By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE and MICHAEL COOPER 6:34 AM ET Tamerlan Tsarnaev, 26, a shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/18/hey-nra-how-many-must-die-annualyPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/18/hey-nra-how-many-must-die-annualy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/18/hey-nra-how-many-must-die-annualyThu, 18 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTHey NRA, how many must die annually? Hey NRA, how many must die annually to protect your unrealistic perceived threat to the 2nd Amendment from o     background checks? o     limits on the size of clips? What has happened to American values?   Nothing!  American values are sound!  A full 90% of Americans support these changes. So what are 40 Republican and 4 Democratic Senators afraid of?  The NRA?  Why don't you ask the 30,000 Americans who die each year from gun shot wounds and the even more who are wounded and the even more of those who are just threatened by "People with Guns" what they are afraid of? 01:52:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoBoston marathon,Boston marathon bomb blast,Terrorism strikes,Gun Control,3 KilledHey NRA, how many must die annually to protect your unrealistic perceived threat to the 2nd Amendment from o     background checks? o     limits on the sizehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/17/after-boston-republicans-still-oppose-background-checks-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/17/after-boston-republicans-still-oppose-background-checks-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/17/after-boston-republicans-still-oppose-background-checks-1Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTAfter Boston, Republicans Still Oppose Background Checks?After Boston, Republicans Still Oppose Background Checks?01:56:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoBoston marathon,Boston marathon bomb blast,Terrorism strikes,Background checks,3 KilledAfter Boston, Republicans Still Oppose Background Checks?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/16/boston-call-and-share-your-thoughtsPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/16/boston-call-and-share-your-thoughts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/16/boston-call-and-share-your-thoughtsTue, 16 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTThe Boston bombing: call and share your thoughtsThe Boston bombing:  call and share your thoughts at 347-884-9261.02:50:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoBoston marathon,Boston marathon bomb blast,Terrorism strikes,Saudi man,3 KilledThe Boston bombing:  call and share your thoughts at 347-884-9261.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/15/president-obama-pays-his-taxes-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/15/president-obama-pays-his-taxes-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/15/president-obama-pays-his-taxes-1Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTPresident Obama Pays his Taxes The President just released his tax returns.  He only paid 18.6% in taxes.  Some from the right will call him a hypocrite!  Obama said he did not pay enough.  I say this only illustrates the need to review the loop holes.  It needs to be noted he gave 25% to charity. We will also speak about guns, immigration, the budget, and Korea, among other current topics! 01:59:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoObama 2012 tax return,Guns,Energy,Budget,imagrationThe President just released his tax returns.  He only paid 18.6% in taxes.  Some from the right will call him a hypocrite!  Obama said he did not pay enough.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/12/open-mic-fridayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/12/open-mic-friday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/12/open-mic-fridayFri, 12 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTOpen Mic FridayCall in and pick the topic.02:02:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoIsrael,Guns,Energy,Budget,Tea PartyCall in and pick the topic.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/11/8-year-anniversary-showPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/11/8-year-anniversary-show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/11/8-year-anniversary-showThu, 11 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT8 Year Anniversary Show 8th Year Anniversary Show What a great show and thankyou for all who particiapated! You are invited to participate in future Shows 8-10am week day mornings www.itsyourgavel.com call  347-884-9261 Today's most exciting progressive talk show host is Mitch Mallett, the Practical Liberal, who airs live weekday mornings 8-10 am. Remember, every gavel is a mallett but not every Mallett is a gavel. It's your gavel, you have the power, you be the judge, you decide. 02:04:00Its Your Gavel liberal talkno8 Year Anniversary Show,Mitch Mallett,Energy,foxhole,Its your Gavel8th Year Anniversary Show What a great show and thankyou for all who particiapated! You are invited to participate in future Shows 8-10am week day mornings wwwhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/10/steven-hoffman-gmo-labeling-and-consumer-transparencyPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/10/steven-hoffman-gmo-labeling-and-consumer-transparency/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/10/steven-hoffman-gmo-labeling-and-consumer-transparencyWed, 10 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTSteven Hoffman on GMO labeling and consumer transparencySteven Hoffman will be my guest tomorrow. Please join the conversation at 347-884-9261 This 60-second video,  produced by Boulder-based Whizzbang Studios and Compass Natural Marketing, made its debut at Natural Products Expo West, the world’s largest natural and organic products trade exhibition, at a GMO labeling seminar and press conference held on March 7, 2013. With GMO labeling and consumer transparency a key issue at this year’s trade show, the seminar, moderated by Compass Natural Marketing Managing Director Steve Hoffman, was standing room only. Featured speakers included public health attorney Michele Simon; Ken Cook, president of Environmental Working Group; Lori Lively, Washington State I-522 campaign executive committee member and education director for Marlene’s Market and Deli; Gary Hirhberg, Chair of Stonyfield Farm and founder of Just Label It; Jessica Lundberg of Lundberg Family Farms; and David Bronner, CEO of Dr. Bronne’rs and I-522 campaign executive committee member. For more information on the Washington State I-522 People’s Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Labeling Act, visit www.labelitwa.org. 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoGMO labeling,consumer transparency,Steve Hoffman,Compass Natural Marketing,Genetically Engineered Food Labeling ActSteven Hoffman will be my guest tomorrow. Please join the conversation at 347-884-9261 This 60-second video,  produced by Boulder-based Whizzbang Studios and Chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/09/interview-senator-mike-gravelPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/09/interview-senator-mike-gravel/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/09/interview-senator-mike-gravelTue, 09 Apr 2013 18:00:00 GMTInterview with Senator Mike Gravel Listen to my Interview with Senator Mike Gravel. Former Senator Gravel served in the U.S. Army (1951-54).  He received a B.S. in economics from Columbia University, New York City, and holds four honorary degrees in law and public affairs. Mike Gravel served in the  U.S. Senate from 1969-81. He served on the Finance, Interior, and Environmental and Public Works committees, chairing the Energy, Water Resources, Buildings and Grounds, and Environmental Pollution subcommittees. In 1971, he waged a successful one-man filibuster for five months that forced the Nixon administration to cut a deal, effectively ending the draft in the United States. He is most prominently known for his release of the Pentagon Papers, the secret official study that revealed the lies and manipulations of successive U.S. administrations that misled the country into the Vietnam War. After the New York Times published portions of the leaked study, the Nixon administration moved to block any further publication of information and to punish any newspaper publisher who revealed the contents. From the floor of the senate, Gravel (a junior senator at the time) insisted that his constituents had a right to know the truth behind the war and proceeded to read 4,100 pages of the 7,000 page document into the senate record. The Supreme Court ultimately ruled that Senator Gravel did not have the right and responsibility to share official documents with his constituents.  He then published The Senator Gravel Edition, The Pentagon Papers, Beacon Press (1971). This publication resulted in litigation, Gravel v. U.S., resulting in a landmark Supreme Court decision (No. 71-1017-1026) relative to the Speech and Debate Clause (Article 1, Section 6) of the United States Constitution. Books authored by Senator Gravel are Jobs and More Jobs, and Citizen Power. 01:16:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoSenator Mike Gravel,one-man filibuster,Pentagon Papers,Vietnam War,Ended the DraftListen to my Interview with Senator Mike Gravel. Former Senator Gravel served in the U.S. Army (1951-54).  He received a B.S. in economics from Columbia Univehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/09/open-mic-fridayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/09/open-mic-friday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/09/open-mic-fridayTue, 09 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTObama -- Hartford to DC Obama -- Hartford to DC President Barack Obama is providing rides to 11 relatives of those killed in the shooting at Connecticut’s Sandy Hook Elementary School so they can attend his gun control speech Monday in Hartford before heading to Washington on Air Force One to personally encourage senators to back gun legislation that faces tough opposition. After Obama’s speech in Hartford, relatives of seven children and one staffer killed during December’s massacre at the school will travel back to Washington with him, according to the nonprofit organization that works with the families, Sandy Hook Promise. 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoObama Hartford,11 relatives,Sandy Hook,Obamas speech in Hartford,Sandy Hook PromiseObama -- Hartford to DC President Barack Obama is providing rides to 11 relatives of those killed in the shooting at Connecticut’s Sandy Hook Elementary Schoohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/08/open-mic-fridayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/08/open-mic-friday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/08/open-mic-fridayMon, 08 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTMonday's week in reveiwCall in and pick the topic.02:35:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoIsrael,Guns,Energy,Budget,Tea PartyCall in and pick the topic.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/05/open-mic-fridayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/05/open-mic-friday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/05/open-mic-fridayFri, 05 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTOpen Mic FridayCall in and pick the topic.02:02:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoIsrael,Guns,Energy,Budget,Tea PartyCall in and pick the topic.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/04/syria-israel-iraq-egypt-jordan-iran-and-koreaPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/04/syria-israel-iraq-egypt-jordan-iran-and-korea/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/04/syria-israel-iraq-egypt-jordan-iran-and-koreaThu, 04 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTSyria Israel Iraq Egypt Jordan Iran KoreaJoin the discussion this morning as we talk about everything from the Middle East to Korea.02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRed Sea to Dead Sea,Isreal,Syria,Korea,Obama takes pay cutJoin the discussion this morning as we talk about everything from the Middle East to Korea.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/03/pipelines-oil-spills-keystonePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/03/pipelines-oil-spills-keystone/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/03/pipelines-oil-spills-keystoneWed, 03 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTPipelines, Oil Spills, Keystone Pipelines, oil spills, and the Keystone pipeline. Guns or Butter or just Guns?  For the Tea Party is guns all they need or see? New Gun control law in Connecticut, toughest in the land!  NRA say's it is unconstitutional?  If they really believe so, let them take it to the Supreme Court?  I would like to have the Court decide so we can move forward.  It may not matter for Republicans, they are fearful of being primaried? No one wants to get “primaried.” Certainly not Republican members of Congress who have seen some of their colleagues run out of office in party primaries by Tea Party-backed candidates. Other topics include Energy… how about the Keystone pipeline while Exxon pipeline ruptures and spills oil in residential neighborhood?    Today we introduce a new sponsor Javita, Weight Loss Coffee, www.gavelcoffee.com Other sponsors;  Seacret, www.deadseashore.com LegalShield www.mallettagency.com Advocare www.iwilldoitforme.com 02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknobridge too far,Guns,Primaried,slipper slope,oil pipeline rupturesPipelines, oil spills, and the Keystone pipeline. Guns or Butter or just Guns?  For the Tea Party is guns all they need or see? New Gun control law in Connechttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/02/guns-or-butter-or-just-gunsPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/02/guns-or-butter-or-just-guns/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/02/guns-or-butter-or-just-gunsTue, 02 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTGuns or Butter or just Guns? Guns or Butter or just Guns?  For the Tea Party is guns all they need or see? The new gun control law in Connecticut is the toughest in the land!  NRA say's it is unconstitutional?  If they really believe so, let them take it to the Supreme Court.  I would like to have the Court decide so we can move forward.  It may not matter for Republicans in Congress -- they fear losing their seats to Tea Party members in the primary elections. No one wants to get “primaried.” Certainly not Republican members of Congress who have seen some of their colleagues run out of office  by Tea Party-backed candidates in party primaries. Other topics include energy… how about the Keystone pipeline while an Exxon pipeline ruptures and spills oil in a residential neighborhood?  Today we introduce a new sponsor Javita, Weight Loss Coffee, www.gavelcoffee.com Other sponsors: Seacret, www.deadseashore.com LegalShield www.mallettagency.com Advocare www.iwilldoitforme.com 02:35:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknobridge too far,Guns,Primaried,slipper slope,oil pipeline rupturesGuns or Butter or just Guns?  For the Tea Party is guns all they need or see? The new gun control law in Connecticut is the toughest in the land!  NRA say's ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/01/week-in-reveiw-israel-gay-married-energy-budgetPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/01/week-in-reveiw-israel-gay-married-energy-budget/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/04/01/week-in-reveiw-israel-gay-married-energy-budgetMon, 01 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTWeek in Review, April 1 Today's topics:  Week in review, Israel, Gay Marriage, Energy, Budget, Guns and Republicans redefining themselves or not? "This Week with George Stephanopoulos." Donna Brazile; said "But here's the thing, the Republican Party is out to lunch. It's not just mechanics. It's not just communication. I mean, it's the party that continues to reject the majority of the American people and they feel it. They don't want to be associated with a party that talks down to them, that's condescending, that attacks their rights and then call them victims. "So, I think they're out to lunch. And as far as I'm concerned, I will give them a bus ticket pass to continue to stay off the national radar." President Obama tells the Israeli public in Hebrew, you are not alone! 01:46:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoObama goes to Israel,Gay Marriage,Energy,Budget,Donna BrazileToday's topics:  Week in review, Israel, Gay Marriage, Energy, Budget, Guns and Republicans redefining themselves or not? "This Week with George Stephanopoulhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/29/shame-on-usPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/29/shame-on-us/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/29/shame-on-usFri, 29 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMTShame On Us Obama said.   “Shame on us if we’ve forgotten,”  “I haven’t forgotten those kids.”   There’s absolutely no reason why we can’t get this done.  But the reason we're talking about here today is because it's not done until it’s done.  And there are some powerful voices on the other side that are interested in running out the clock or changing the subject or drowning out the majority of the American people to prevent any of these reforms from happening at all.  They’re doing everything they can to make all our progress collapse under the weight of fear and frustration, or their assumption is that people will just forget about it." Tears aren't enough.  Expressions of sympathy aren't enough.  Speeches aren't enough.  We've cried enough.  We've known enough heartbreak.  What we're proposing is not radical, it's not taking away anybody's gun rights.  It's something that if we are serious, we will do.  00:59:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoShame On Us,Tears arent enough,drowning out the majority,powerful voices,New TownObama said.   “Shame on us if we’ve forgotten,”  “I haven’t forgotten those kids.”   There’s absolutely no reason why we can’t get this done.  But the reashttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/28/week-in-reveiw-israel-gay-married-energy-budgetPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/28/week-in-reveiw-israel-gay-married-energy-budget/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/28/week-in-reveiw-israel-gay-married-energy-budgetThu, 28 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMTSupreme Court and Marriage between 2 People Todays topics. Week in review, Israel, Gay Marriage, Energy, Budget, Guns and Republicans redefine themselves or do they? "This Week with George Stephanopoulos." Donna Brazile; said "But here's the thing, the Republican Party is out to lunch. It's not just mechanics. It's not just communication. I mean, it's the party that continues to reject the majority of the American people and they feel it. They don't want to be associated with a party that talks down to them, that's condescending, that attacks their rights and then call them victims. So, I think they're out to lunch. And as far as I'm concerned, I will give them a bus ticket pass to continue to stay off the national radar."  02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoObama goes to Israel,Gay Married,Energy,Budget,Donna BrazileTodays topics. Week in review, Israel, Gay Marriage, Energy, Budget, Guns and Republicans redefine themselves or do they? "This Week with George Stephanopoulhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/27/week-in-reveiw-israel-gay-married-energy-budgetPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/27/week-in-reveiw-israel-gay-married-energy-budget/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/27/week-in-reveiw-israel-gay-married-energy-budgetWed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMTSupreme Court to Legalize Gay Marriage Todays topics. Week in review, Israel, Gay Marriage, Energy, Budget, Guns and Republicans redefine themselves or do they? "This Week with George Stephanopoulos." Donna Brazile; said "But here's the thing, the Republican Party is out to lunch. It's not just mechanics. It's not just communication. I mean, it's the party that continues to reject the majority of the American people and they feel it. They don't want to be associated with a party that talks down to them, that's condescending, that attacks their rights and then call them victims. So, I think they're out to lunch. And as far as I'm concerned, I will give them a bus ticket pass to continue to stay off the national radar."  02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoSupreme Copurt to Legalize Gay Marriage,Gay Married,Energy,Budget,Donna BrazileTodays topics. Week in review, Israel, Gay Marriage, Energy, Budget, Guns and Republicans redefine themselves or do they? "This Week with George Stephanopoulhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/26/week-in-reveiw-israel-gay-married-energy-budgetPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/26/week-in-reveiw-israel-gay-married-energy-budget/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/26/week-in-reveiw-israel-gay-married-energy-budgetTue, 26 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMTSupreme Court to hear gay marriage arguments Todays topics. Week in review, Israel, Gay Married, Energy, Budget, Guns and Republicans redefine themselves or do they? "This Week with George Stephanopoulos." Donna Brazile; said "But here's the thing, the Republican Party is out to lunch. It's not just mechanics. It's not just communication. I mean, it's the party that continues to reject the majority of the American people and they feel it. They don't want to be associated with a party that talks down to them, that's condescending, that attacks their rights and then call them victims. So, I think they're out to lunch. And as far as I'm concerned, I will give them a bus ticket pass to continue to stay off the national radar."  01:59:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoObama goes to Israel,Gay Married,Energy,Budget,Donna BrazileTodays topics. Week in review, Israel, Gay Married, Energy, Budget, Guns and Republicans redefine themselves or do they? "This Week with George Stephanopoulohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/25/week-in-reveiw-israel-gay-married-energy-budgetPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/25/week-in-reveiw-israel-gay-married-energy-budget/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/25/week-in-reveiw-israel-gay-married-energy-budgetMon, 25 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMTReview Israel, gay marriage, energy, the budget Today's topics: Week in review, Israel, Gay Marriage, Energy, Budget, Guns and Republicans redefine themselves or do they? "This Week with George Stephanopoulos." Donna Brazile; said "But here's the thing, the Republican Party is out to lunch. It's not just mechanics. It's not just communication. I mean, it's the party that continues to reject the majority of the American people and they feel it. They don't want to be associated with a party that talks down to them, that's condescending, that attacks their rights and then call them victims. So, I think they're out to lunch. And as far as I'm concerned, I will give them a bus ticket pass to continue to stay off the national radar."  01:58:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoObama goes to Israel,Gay Married,Energy,Budget,Donna BrazileToday's topics: Week in review, Israel, Gay Marriage, Energy, Budget, Guns and Republicans redefine themselves or do they? "This Week with George Stephanopouhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/22/peace-is-possible-obama-says-to-the-peoplePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/22/peace-is-possible-obama-says-to-the-people/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/22/peace-is-possible-obama-says-to-the-peopleFri, 22 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMTPeace Is Possible, Obama Says to the People"Peace Is Possible," Obama says to the people; not only the Israel people and the Palestinian people.  By his doing so, the Israelis spoke to us, the American people.  I heard a softer side, a side that is willing to make peace.   01:47:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoPeace Is Possible,Obama in Israel,Obama speaks to the people,No preconditions,Obama give peace a chance"Peace Is Possible," Obama says to the people; not only the Israel people and the Palestinian people.  By his doing so, the Israelis spoke to us, the American phttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/21/47-proofPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/21/47-proof/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/21/47-proofThu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMTNetanyahu negotiate without preconditions let us bring peaceNetanyahu said at the joint press conference yesterday with President Obama.... "Today we have both the right and the capability to defend ourselves, as you said. Today the essence of the state of Israel is the fulfillment of the age old dream of the Jewish people to be masters of our faith. This is the essence of the state, this is how I know that you appreciate we can not cede our right to defend ourselves even though you are our greatest friend and Israel has no greater friend that US." Netanyahu expressed hope that Obama's visit will help Israel achieve peace with the Palestinians. "Let us sit down and negotiate without preconditions, let us bring peace." President Obama said "As president I have made it clear that American commitment to Israeli security is nonnegotiable, we hold more security and training [exercises] than ever before. And this includes more support for Iron Dome, which has saved lives." 01:50:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknonegotiate without preconditions,Israeli security is nonnegotiable,Iron dome,Israel has no greater friend,Jewish people to be masters of our faithNetanyahu said at the joint press conference yesterday with President Obama.... "Today we have both the right and the capability to defend ourselves, as you saihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/20/israel-syria-iraq-egypt-jordan-and-iranPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/20/israel-syria-iraq-egypt-jordan-and-iran/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/20/israel-syria-iraq-egypt-jordan-and-iranWed, 20 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMTIsrael Syria Iraq Egypt Jordan and Iran Israel, Syria, Iraq Egypt, Jordan and Iran President Obama is now in Israel while Syria uses chemical weapons on its citizens.  Iran continues to pursue the nuclear bomb.  Exactly 10 years ago the United States attacked and invaded Iraq.  Egypt is in political crisis. 02:02:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoIsrael,Syria,Iraq,Egpyt,JordanIsrael, Syria, Iraq Egypt, Jordan and Iran President Obama is now in Israel while Syria uses chemical weapons on its citizens.  Iran continues to pursue the nhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/19/iraq-war-10-years-laterPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/19/iraq-war-10-years-later/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/19/iraq-war-10-years-laterTue, 19 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMTIraq War 10 years laterIraq War 10 years later02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoIraq War 10 years later,Not a crisis,Obama,Drones,Tea PartyIraq War 10 years laterhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/18/president-obama-goes-to-israelPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/18/president-obama-goes-to-israel/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/18/president-obama-goes-to-israelMon, 18 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMTPresident Obama Goes to Israel President Obama Goes to Israel Quotes from CPac Budget Crisis..... Republican House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan wants to cut the federal government workforce by 10% -- some 210,000 jobs -- through a two-year hiring freeze. Republican House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan wants to cut the federal government workforce by 10% -- some 210,000 jobs -- through a two-year hiring freeze.   "The only way to break this cycle of spiking gas prices for good is to shift our car and trucks entirely off oil," Obama said 01:40:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoPresident Obama Goes to Israel,Quotes from CPac,Budget Crisis,cut 210000 federal gov jobs,car and trucks entirely off oilPresident Obama Goes to Israel Quotes from CPac Budget Crisis..... Republican House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan wants to cut the federal government workforcehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/15/president-obama-visits-capitol-hill-told-no-dealPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/15/president-obama-visits-capitol-hill-told-no-deal/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/15/president-obama-visits-capitol-hill-told-no-dealFri, 15 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMTPresident Obama Visits Capitol Hill told No Deal President Obama Visits Capitol Hill told No Deal. “It was a great conversation.  It is great to be back in the Senate," said President Obama.   Obama, wants a mix of spending reductions and ending tax loop holes to improve America’s finances while also setting aside funds for domestic priorities like education and infrastructure.  That approach is contained in a budget proposal unveiled by Democratic Senator Patty Murray earlier this week. “This is a jobs and economic growth budget," said Murray. "We believe that, with an unemployment rate that remains stubbornly high and a middle class that has seen their wages stagnate for too long, we cannot afford any threats to our fragile recovery.” 02:02:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoPresident Obama Visits Capitol Hill,No Deal,Grand Deal,Revenue,spendingPresident Obama Visits Capitol Hill told No Deal. “It was a great conversation.  It is great to be back in the Senate," said President Obama.   Obama, wants ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/14/47-proofPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/14/47-proof/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/14/47-proofThu, 14 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT47 ProofOne should not have to pay $50,000 to find out what a candidate (Romney) real thinks?     This is why people are running away from the Republican Party!02:02:00Its Your Gavel liberal talkno47 proof,Alan Clendenin,Rick Scott,Obama Care,VetoOne should not have to pay $50,000 to find out what a candidate (Romney) real thinks?     This is why people are running away from the Republican Party!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/13/obama-offers-to-cut-social-security-medicare-and-popular-prPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/13/obama-offers-to-cut-social-security-medicare-and-popular-pr/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/13/obama-offers-to-cut-social-security-medicare-and-popular-prWed, 13 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMTObama Offers to Cut Social Security, Medicare Obama Offers to Cut Social Security, Medicare and Popular Programs (Again)?Reid calls Ryan budget more extreme than 'propaganda' of past POTUS, please don't cave!  Sen. Sanders will only fillibuster any compromise on Social Security, Medicare, Food Stamps.... The "other half" of the grandbargain happened BEFORE the tax increase part.  After $1.3 trillion in spending cuts in 2011, the Republicans finally allowed $600B in tax increases and promptly forgot about the spending cuts and are now insisting on more spending cuts because they gave the Democrats fewer tax cuts than they asked for. The Democrats appear to be willing to sell out the American people in order to placate the Republicans, but that is not what I voted for.  Why is it that those who lost the elections are still the ones calling the shots? I don't believe that what we are seeing in our country now is what the Founders had in mind when they set up the political system. 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoSocial Security Medicare,grand bargain,Obama Offers,Sequestration hits,young vs oldObama Offers to Cut Social Security, Medicare and Popular Programs (Again)?Reid calls Ryan budget more extreme than 'propaganda' of past POTUS, please don't chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/12/lets-kill-president-obamas-place-in-history-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/12/lets-kill-president-obamas-place-in-history-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/12/lets-kill-president-obamas-place-in-history-1Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMTLet's Kill President Obama's Place in History "Let's kill President Obama's place in history."  Did Paul Ryan really say this today? As reported in the Tampa Bay Times...."TALLAHASSEE — A Florida Senate committee voted Monday against Medicaid expansion, joining the House in rejecting Gov. Rick Scott's proposal for a three-year trial covered entirely by federal funding"...."State analysts have estimated that Florida could get up to $55 billion in federal funds for the first 10 years while paying out about $3 billion for Medicaid expansion." I say $55 billion injected into the state's economy would generate more than $3 billion to the State Treasury!  The monetary decision alone is a no brainier?  Let's add the one million Floridians that will now be without health care.  The Representativess that voted for this, or should I say against the disadvantaged people in Florida, are sick!  Hear more tomorrow morning on my radio show, www.itsyourgavel.com.  Will Rick Scott veto this? Ashley Judd vs. Mitch McConnell? Ashley Judd, the 44-year-old actress and social activist, has told key advisers and political figures that she is planning to announce her candidacy for the U.S. Senatethis spring.  Judd told one close ally that she plans to announce her run for the Democratic nomination for the 2014 race “around Derby”, meaning in early May when the Kentucky Derby brings national attention to Louisville and the Bluegrass State. Bye Bye Mitch. Mitch McConnell, that is!   01:50:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoObama s place in history,Fl against Medicaid,harmon karzai,Ashly Judd,Mitch McConnell"Let's kill President Obama's place in history."  Did Paul Ryan really say this today? As reported in the Tampa Bay Times...."TALLAHASSEE — A Florida Senate chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/11/how-big-is-to-big-for-a-big-gulp-for-banksPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/11/how-big-is-to-big-for-a-big-gulp-for-banks/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/11/how-big-is-to-big-for-a-big-gulp-for-banksMon, 11 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMTHow Big is too Big a Big Gulp for Banks? How Big is too Big a Big Gulp and for Banks? Starting Tuesday, the size of a soda in New York City will be limited by the "GOVERNMENT!" but not the size of "BANKS" or "FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS" Something is rorng with this picture.  Let's invert it! Why is the Government telling us how much to drink but not....................... Another Bush?  Jeb in 2016? Bring him on! Health Care in America! 01:56:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknotoo Big for a Big Gulp,Jeb Bush,Senator Menendez,Voter Fraud,New Kind of MedicineHow Big is too Big a Big Gulp and for Banks? Starting Tuesday, the size of a soda in New York City will be limited by the "GOVERNMENT!" but not the size of "Bhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/08/can-republicans-just-governPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/08/can-republicans-just-govern/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/08/can-republicans-just-governFri, 08 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMTCan Republicans just govern?Open Friday, call the show with your topic.02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknodevided Goverment,sequester,block Obama,Failed Goverment,filibusterOpen Friday, call the show with your topic.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/07/durning-rand-paul-s-filibuster-he-condems-w-bush-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/07/durning-rand-paul-s-filibuster-he-condems-w-bush-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/07/durning-rand-paul-s-filibuster-he-condems-w-bush-1Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMTDurning Rand Paul s Filibuster he Condems W Bush Rand Paul Filibusters John Brennan Nomination Durning Rand Pau'ls Filibuster he Condems W Bush! "I will speak until I can no longer speak,".... "When I asked the president, 'Can you kill an American on American soil,' it should have been an easy answer. It’s an easy question. It should have been a resounding an unequivocal, ‘No.’ The president’s response? He hasn’t killed anyone yet. We’re supposed to be comforted by that. The president says, ‘I haven’t killed anyone yet.’   Paul said. It was this sentence that motivated the Filibuster. "It is possible, I suppose, to imagine an extraordinary circumstance in which it would be necessary and appropriate under the Constitution and applicable laws of the United States for the President to authorize the military to use lethal force within the territory of the United States," Holder wrote. 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRand Paul s Filibuster,Filibuster he Condems W Bush,I will speak until I can no longer speak,resounding an unequivocal,He hasn t killed anyone yetRand Paul Filibusters John Brennan Nomination Durning Rand Pau'ls Filibuster he Condems W Bush! "I will speak until I can no longer speak,".... "When I askedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/06/what-are-the-tax-loopholes-the-republicans-are-protectingPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/06/what-are-the-tax-loopholes-the-republicans-are-protecting/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/06/what-are-the-tax-loopholes-the-republicans-are-protectingWed, 06 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMTWhat are the Tax Loopholes the Republicans are Protecting?Let's look at the tax loopholes the Republicans are protecting! And the widening income gap in America!  Case in point: Michael T. Duke Title: President and CEO, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. TOTAL ANNUAL COMPENSATION: $18,131,738.00 So, how much does CEO Duke make approximately in a month? $1,510,978 In a day? $49,675 In an hour? $2,068 In a minute? $34.47 *Numbers based on “Pay Breakdown”, courtesy of AFL-CIO. O'Reilly blows up in the "The Fox Hole" earlier today, I will replay this and we will have a discussion on the morning show at 8-10am et on www.itsyourgavel.com!  Please call 347-884-9261 and have your voice heard! 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknowidening income gap in America,Tax loopholes,Republicans are protecting,OReilly blows up,TheFoxHoleLet's look at the tax loopholes the Republicans are protecting! And the widening income gap in America!  Case in point: Michael T. Duke Title: President andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/05/keystone-pipelinePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/05/keystone-pipeline/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/05/keystone-pipelineTue, 05 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMTThe Keystone Pipeline Should President Obama use the Keystone Pipeline as a bargaining chip to get concessions from Republicains on other liberal issues?    Or does the Tea Party have such a radical hold on Republican Members of the House and the Senate that they won't compromise on any issue for fear of losing their primary elections in 2014? debt or stimulus Is the dept so bad we should cut spending or will a well placed stimulus be a better course? 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoprimaried,Keystone Pipeline,Tea Party have such radical,concessions from Democrats Republicains,spending cuts or stimulusShould President Obama use the Keystone Pipeline as a bargaining chip to get concessions from Republicains on other liberal issues?    Or does the Tea Partyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/04/boehner-lies-on-meet-the-pressPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/04/boehner-lies-on-meet-the-press/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/04/boehner-lies-on-meet-the-pressMon, 04 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMTBoehner Lies on Meet the Press President Obama say we will get through the sequester.  Boehner blames the President solely!    When David Gregory said, "that is not true," Boehner said "Nonsense!"  How can the military cut $42 billion in the next 7 months and it not be felt? 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoBoehner said NOnSense,will get through the Sequester,military cut 42 billion,widening income gap,the rich still have their loopholesPresident Obama say we will get through the sequester.  Boehner blames the President solely!    When David Gregory said, "that is not true," Boehner said "Nonshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/01/repubs-got-98-of-what-they-wanted-not-as-bad-as-it-looksPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/01/repubs-got-98-of-what-they-wanted-not-as-bad-as-it-looks/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/03/01/repubs-got-98-of-what-they-wanted-not-as-bad-as-it-looksFri, 01 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMTGOP got 98% of what they wanted; not as bad as it looksWhy does Fox News, "The Foxhole", find Bob Woodward's emails with a White House aide a bigger crisis than John Boehner, Speaker of the House, refusing to bring a budget to the House floor?  He sent Congress home for a recess again?! Republicans got 98% of what they wanted!  It's not as bad as it looks! Here we go over the Cliff!  This will mean the Republican Party is over! What Happened to the Grand Bargin?   Hear the replay of last nights Daily Show Regarding Bob Woodward's emails to the White House, on www.itsyourgavel.com this morning 8am et. Thousands of Americans are about to be laid off are because John Boehner refused to allow a Bill on the House. If Congress does not act there is nothing the President can do within the Constitution! Of should the President "take leadership by using a Presidential directive and just call the sequester null and void? If he did that you would call him a dictator. The President has run around the country asking the American People to call the Representatives to act! With that the President is accused of lying or and scaring people. Come on, I challenge you and Hear the replay of last nights Daily Show Regarding Bob Woodward's emails to the White House, on www.itsyourgavel.com this morning 8am et.   New tax proposal of $.03 on every $100 traded is the Transaction Tax that will raise about $375 billion a year!02:02:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknogot 98 percent of what I wanted,John Boehner,over the cliff,The Republican Party is over,The Grand BarganWhy does Fox News, "The Foxhole", find Bob Woodward's emails with a White House aide a bigger crisis than John Boehner, Speaker of the House, refusing to bringhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/28/voters-rights-bill-will-be-extended-to-all-statesPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/28/voters-rights-bill-will-be-extended-to-all-states/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/28/voters-rights-bill-will-be-extended-to-all-statesThu, 28 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMTVoting Rights Act will be Extended to All StatesThe Supreme Court is reviewing the Voting Rights Act of 1965.  What do you think about it?  Is it completely out of date?  Should it be extended to all states?  What's the middle ground?02:02:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoVoters Rights Bill will be Extended To All State,Sequestration,Racial Entitlement,Justices Roberts and Scalia,Protection of a RightThe Supreme Court is reviewing the Voting Rights Act of 1965.  What do you think about it?  Is it completely out of date?  Should it be extended to all states?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/27/chris-christie-to-become-a-democratsPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/27/chris-christie-to-become-a-democrats/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/27/chris-christie-to-become-a-democratsWed, 27 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMTChris Christie to become a Democrat? Chris Christie to switch to the Democrats? Chris Christie Embraces Obama Care! Sequestration is a Tea Party! 01:49:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoChris Christie to switch to the Democrats,To big to Prosecute,Chris Christie Embraces Obama Care,Sequestration a Tea Party,The Shrinking Republican PartyChris Christie to switch to the Democrats? Chris Christie Embraces Obama Care! Sequestration is a Tea Party!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/26/will-defense-contractors-really-let-sequestration-happenPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/26/will-defense-contractors-really-let-sequestration-happen/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/26/will-defense-contractors-really-let-sequestration-happenTue, 26 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMTWill defense contractors really let sequestration happen? Really, are the large corporations, these military contractors, really going to let sequestration happen?  I don't think so!  There is just too much big business will lose if the sequester occurs for.  I say the Republicans are bluffing!  If I'm wrong and the sequester occurs,  I will contend that the Tea Party has gone rogue.   After all, they are already out of control!  They are letting blind ideology lead them!  Without consequence!  Totally clueless to the economics of their actions!  They play with the power that is beyond their comprehension!  Sequestration helps no constituents, whether on the left or the right, or a large or small corporation.  No one wins and everyone loses!02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoTea Party has gone rogue,Without consequence,military contractors,Sequestration helps no constituents,No one wins and everyone losesReally, are the large corporations, these military contractors, really going to let sequestration happen?  I don't think so!  There is just too much big businehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/25/state-by-state-breakdown-of-sequesters-effectsPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/25/state-by-state-breakdown-of-sequesters-effects/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/25/state-by-state-breakdown-of-sequesters-effectsMon, 25 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMTState-by-state Breakdown of Sequester's EffectsThis is just part of what Republicans embrace:  "And nearly 150,000 civilian Defense Department in the [Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC] area alone would be partially furloughed through Sept. 30 — with a total average reduction in pay of $7,500.  (Defense Department officials previously explained that the furloughs would probably come in the form of workers being asked to take one day off per week, amounting to a 20 percent cut in pay.)" All I hear from the Republican camp is how this sequester mess is Obama's fault.  Even with videos that show the story, these Republicans deny the truth and lie.  Obama wasn't the one who wanted this.  Unfortunately Obama compromises too much (in my opinion) and Republicans too little, and things like this happen.02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknostate by state breakdown of sequesters effects,Debt ceiling,Republicans Lie,Sequestered march,Job lostThis is just part of what Republicans embrace:  "And nearly 150,000 civilian Defense Department in the [Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC] area alone wouldhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/22/76-percent-taxpayers-support-tax-increasesPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/22/76-percent-taxpayers-support-tax-increases/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/22/76-percent-taxpayers-support-tax-increasesFri, 22 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMT76 Percent of Taxpayers Support Tax Increases   Some of This Morning's Topics:   Friends of Hamas, is a joke, does not exist, but Republicans don't care, "Let Hagal denies it?   76 Percent of Taxpayers Support Tax Increases Orrin Hatch: 'I'm For Sequestration' Obama Hits Highest Approval Rating In Three Years  GOP Senators Continue Anti-Hagel Charge Interview with Barry Edwards, Democratic Campaign Professional 02:28:00Its Your Gavel liberal talkno76 Percent Taxpayers Support Tax Increases,Barry Edwards,Orrin Hatch I am For Sequestration,Friends of Hamas,Obama Hits Highest Approval Rating In Three YearSome of This Morning's Topics:   Friends of Hamas, is a joke, does not exist, but Republicans don't care, "Let Hagal denies it?   76 Percent of Taxpayers Suhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/21/boehner-i-got-98-percent-of-what-i-wanted-in-debt-dealPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/21/boehner-i-got-98-percent-of-what-i-wanted-in-debt-deal/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/21/boehner-i-got-98-percent-of-what-i-wanted-in-debt-dealThu, 21 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMTBoehner: I got 98 percent of what I wanted in debt deal House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said he got "98 percent" of what he wanted in the final deal to raise the debt ceiling.    "When you look at this final agreement that we came to with the White House, I got 98 percent of what I wanted. I'm pretty happy," Boehner said in an interview with CBS News on Monday evening. Aug,1, 2011.   "This final agreement" is the sequester bill, which is now due to go into effect on March 1, just one week from today.  This will cause over 700,000 Americans to lose their jobs and put the economy into a tail spin.   Now Boehner is blaming the President for the bill.  Hey John, why don’t you do your job!  Instead of sending Congress home on recess while there is a crisis of your making, ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES AND GET TO WORK!   My question is, who wants to take down the US economy and the Federal Government?   Another topic, "Rick Scott Joins Other GOP Governors in Approving Obama's Medicaid Expansion."  Florida Governor Rick Scott today announced that he'd be participating in the federal expansion of Medicaid that was included in Obamacare.  Rick Scott's administration was one of the original states to sue the Obama Administration in the wake of Obamacare, arguing that key provisions of the law were unconstitutional impositions on the states.  02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES AND GET TO WORK,Boehner got 98 percent,Sequester Bill,economy into a tail spin,Approving Obamas Medicaid ExpansionHouse Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said he got "98 percent" of what he wanted in the final deal to raise the debt ceiling.    "When you look at this final aghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/20/why-gas-prices-are-upPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/20/why-gas-prices-are-up/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/20/why-gas-prices-are-upWed, 20 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMTWhy gas prices are up and more.There's a Republican crisis and they are on vacation! Gas prices are up! Tune in for a discussion of these and other topical issues. 01:47:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRepublican crisis,Market breaks 14000,Gas prices up,Energy crisis,Gas reportThere's a Republican crisis and they are on vacation! Gas prices are up! Tune in for a discussion of these and other topical issues.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/19/can-republicans-say-yes-to-anything-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/19/can-republicans-say-yes-to-anything-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/19/can-republicans-say-yes-to-anything-1Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMTCan Republicans say yes to anything? Can Republicans say yes to anything the President favors?  Tune in to It's Your Gavel at 8:00 a.m. EST, Tuesday, February 20, to hear from Mitch Mallett and others.  Call in to share your view. You're invited not only to listen, but to join the political conversation.  I am known as the "Practical Liberal."  I do a pro-Democratic show 8-9 am weekday mornings.   Listen online     Also, I invite you to call the show.   I don't screen the calls and I welcome comments and questions from all sides.   The number is 347-884-9261. You can use this number just to listen, for if you don't hit the "1" on your keypad after you call in, I can't bring you live into the show but you can hear the show. There are hundreds of lines attached to this number.  Driving to work or sitting at home, call 347-88402:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRepublicans can not say yes,Can Republicans say yes to anything,reduce the deficit,leaking this out,republicans grandstandCan Republicans say yes to anything the President favors?  Tune in to It's Your Gavel at 8:00 a.m. EST, Tuesday, February 20, to hear from Mitch Mallett and othttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/18/fl-redistricting-is-unlawful-gov-scott-will-spend-10million-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/18/fl-redistricting-is-unlawful-gov-scott-will-spend-10million-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/18/fl-redistricting-is-unlawful-gov-scott-will-spend-10million-1Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMTIllegal redistricting and Gov. Scott's $100 million planRita Ferrandino, the chair of the Sarasota Democratic Party, will be on the show.  Join us as we talk about Fla's unlawful redistricting and Gov. Scott's plan to spend $100 million to defeat Charlie Christ. 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoFL redistricting is unlawful,Gov Scott will spend,Florida Democrats,Tea party created,Rita FarrendinoRita Ferrandino, the chair of the Sarasota Democratic Party, will be on the show.  Join us as we talk about Fla's unlawful redistricting and Gov. Scott's plan thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/15/political-reaction-to-the-state-of-the-unionPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/15/political-reaction-to-the-state-of-the-union/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/15/political-reaction-to-the-state-of-the-unionFri, 15 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMTPolitical Reaction to the State of the UnionPolitical Reaction to the State of the Union:  PRESIDENT OBAMA: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, fellow citizens: Fifty-one years ago, John F. Kennedy declared to this Chamber that “the Constitution makes us not rivals for power but partners for progress…It is my task,” he said, “to report the State of the Union – to improve it is the task of us all.” "After a decade of grinding war, our brave men and women in uniform are coming home. After years of grueling recession, our businesses have created over six million new jobs. We buy more American cars than we have in five years, and less foreign oil than we have in twenty. Our housing market is healing, our stock market is rebounding, and consumers, patients, and homeowners enjoy stronger protections than ever before." " 02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoPolitical Reaction to the State of the Union,review the State of the Union,reduce the deficit,six million new jobs,end Afghan warPolitical Reaction to the State of the Union:  PRESIDENT OBAMA: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, fellow citizens: Fifty-one years ago, Johhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/14/raising-minimum-wage-will-reduce-the-deficitPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/14/raising-minimum-wage-will-reduce-the-deficit/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/14/raising-minimum-wage-will-reduce-the-deficitThu, 14 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMTRaising minimum wage will reduce the deficit"With the worst recession in a generation still being felt across the nation, state and federal leaders are focused on getting their economies moving again while helping working families make ends meet.  Raising the minimum wage is a key strategy for doing both and should be part of an economic recovery agenda.  Low-income families spend all of their additional income on basic necessities in their local communities. A raise in the minimum wage will increase consumer spending and create a higher demand for goods. This in turn will increase business profits, create jobs and assist in the overall economic recovery. A robust minimum wage is a key building block of sustainable economic recovery."  http://raiseillinois.com/ 02:02:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoBreakfast Round Table Discussion,Raising minimum wage,reduce the deficit,Florida Democratic,Wade Sears"With the worst recession in a generation still being felt across the nation, state and federal leaders are focused on getting their economies moving again whilhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/13/rebuttal-to-the-state-of-the-unionPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/13/rebuttal-to-the-state-of-the-union/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/13/rebuttal-to-the-state-of-the-unionWed, 13 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMTRebuttal to the State of the UnionThis morning we will talk about last night!....... John you look so mad! All night you looked mad! MUST be things are looking good, things are getting better, 6 million private sector Jobs created, the War is coming to an end. Sorry John :) The President has a 60% approval rating yesterday, today it must be higher! What did you think about President Obama's State of the Union Speech last night.  Did he set forth the important issues of the day? What do you think he left out? What about the points  Florida Senator Marco Rubio raised in the Republican response? Or Ron Paul in the Tea Party Response?  What would you have added if you were President Obama or Senator Rubio or Paul?  Join in the discussion.  Call in at 347-884-9261, listen live, or check out the archive.   Live Chat: The State of the Union.  I will read your comments in the morning!01:31:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknorebuttal to the State of the Union,rebuttal to the rebuttal,rebuttal from the left,President Obama State of the Union,Live Chat The State of the UnionThis morning we will talk about last night!....... John you look so mad! All night you looked mad! MUST be things are looking good, things are getting better, 6http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/12/breakfast-round-table-discussionPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/12/breakfast-round-table-discussion/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/12/breakfast-round-table-discussionTue, 12 Feb 2013 14:00:00 GMTState of the Union Breakfast Round Table Discussion This is the morning of the State of the Union!  You are invited to a live Breakfast Round Table Discussion. On Tues., the 12th, at 9 AM , we will be meeting with Mitch Mallett and Alan Clendenin, the Vice Chair of the Florida Democratic party. This will be a time to engage in how best to support each other.   This open to all, yes even you!  Come one, come all. Craves Cafe is in the back corner next to the theater in the shopping mall on the SE corner of Univ. Pkwy. and Lockridge Rd. Come for fun and some sharing. Join us in the conversation at Craves as we pass around the mic and or call in at 347-884-9261 Last time we did this sort of event live it exceeded everyone's expectations.  The topics to be covered are: 1.The  Military  2. The Debt and the Economy   3. The Environment  4. Democracy 5. Health. 6. Mideast 7. Immigration 8. Gun Control 9. Whatever you would like to discuss if you show up.  Some of the notable people who have committed to attend; Joe Newman, Wade Sears, Terry Laglios, and Mitch Mallett. 02:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoBreakfast Round Table Discussion,Joe Newman,illegal immigrants,Alan Clendenin,Wade SearsThis is the morning of the State of the Union!  You are invited to a live Breakfast Round Table Discussion. On Tues., the 12th, at 9 AM , we will be meeting whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/11/rebuttel-eric-cantor-s-interview-on-meet-the-pressPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/11/rebuttel-eric-cantor-s-interview-on-meet-the-press/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/11/rebuttel-eric-cantor-s-interview-on-meet-the-pressMon, 11 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMTRebuttel Eric Cantor s Interview on Meet The Press Have you ever watched Meet the Press and wanted to have your questions asked to the Politition being interviewed?  Well, that is just what we are going to do this morning! Rebuttel Eric Cantor s Interview on Meet The Press 02/09/20133 Sequestation and Imagration, among other topics. Robert  Reich just wrote,  He should call for reversing the recent Social Security tax hike by exempting the first $20,000 of income from payroll taxes and lifting the ceiling on income subject to it, to make up the shortfall. Reviving the WPA and CCC, to put the long-term unemployed directly to work. Imposing a 2% annual tax surcharge on wealth in excess of $7 million to fund a world-class system of education, so all our kids can get ahead. Cutting corporate welfare and the military but not cutting public investments or safety nets the middle class and poor depend on.http://robertreich.org/  01:31:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRobert Reich,Eric Cantor meet the press,Social Security,Eric Cantor Sequestation,eric cantor imagrationHave you ever watched Meet the Press and wanted to have your questions asked to the Politition being interviewed?  Well, that is just what we are going to do thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/08/drones-post-office-republican-dividePoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/08/drones-post-office-republican-divide/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/08/drones-post-office-republican-divideFri, 08 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMTDrones, Post Office, Republican DivideRepublican Party splits into 2 parties.  Earlier this week, the Karl Rove-backed super PAC American Crossroads, rolled out the Conservative Victory Project, which was largely seen as an effort to prevent Tea Party conservatives from foiling future election victories for the GOP. www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/06/karl-rove-todd-akin_n_2631 The Post Office is in a financial crisis as it underwrites the federal dept.  Jul 19, 2012 ... You Can Thank Congress for the Post Office's Woes ... The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006 (PAEA) is the only one of its ... thinkprogress.org/economy/2012/07/19/546851/postal-service-d     01:31:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknogun show background checks,Republican new causes,Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 200,Drones kill people,American crossroadsRepublican Party splits into 2 parties.  Earlier this week, the Karl Rove-backed super PAC American Crossroads, rolled out the Conservative Victory Project, whihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/07/to-kill-an-america-by-dronesPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/07/to-kill-an-america-by-drones/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/07/to-kill-an-america-by-dronesThu, 07 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMTTo Kill an American (by drone) President Obama rides wave of popularity    01:26:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoto kill an american,Drones,Obama,Fox News Credibility at Record Low PPP Poll,No responsiveness to votersPresident Obama rides wave of popularityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/06/drones-and-republicans-are-alonePoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/06/drones-and-republicans-are-alone/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/06/drones-and-republicans-are-aloneWed, 06 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMTDrones and Republicans are alone Drones Obama goes to Israel Obama's Gun “They should at least pass a smaller package of spending cuts and tax reforms that would delay the economically damaging effects of the sequester for a few more months,” Mr. Obama said Tuesday afternoon in the White House briefing room. He said there was no reason to put at risk “the jobs of thousands of Americans.”           Although most Yemenis are reluctant to admit it publicly, there does appear to be widespread support for the American drone strikes that hit substantial Qaeda figures like Mr. Shihri, a Saudi and the affiliate’s deputy leader, who died in January of wounds received in a drone strike late last year.  Al Qaeda has done far more damage in Yemen than it has in the United States, and one episode reinforced public disgust last May, when a suicide bomber struck a military parade rehearsal in the Yemeni capital, killing more than 100 people.  Moreover, many Yemenis reluctantly admit that there is a need for foreign help: Yemen’s own efforts to strike at the terrorist group have often been compromised by weak, divided military forces; widespread corruption; and even support for Al 01:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoObama goes to Israel,Obamas Gun,Obamas Drones,Republicans in crisis,undocumented Children offered citizensDrones Obama goes to Israel Obama's Gun “They should at least pass a smaller package of spending cuts and tax reforms that would delay the economically damaghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/05/top-political-news-stories-discussed-call-and-join-conversatPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/05/top-political-news-stories-discussed-call-and-join-conversat/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/05/top-political-news-stories-discussed-call-and-join-conversatTue, 05 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMTTop Political News stories discussed Two hour show began at 8am here on BlogTalk, then at 8:30am It's Your Gavel was picked up on 1490am Tampa Bay.02:00:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknofights with Democrats more strategic,NRA an insane organization,illegal immigrants to gain US citizenship,ending gridlock in Congress,direct talks with IranTwo hour show began at 8am here on BlogTalk, then at 8:30am It's Your Gavel was picked up on 1490am Tampa Bay.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/04/obama-takes-aim-at-nra-and-morePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/04/obama-takes-aim-at-nra-and-more/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/04/obama-takes-aim-at-nra-and-moreMon, 04 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMTObama takes aim at NRA and moreMore to come 01:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoObama aims at NRA,NRA paper tiger,Hagel,Israel,Hilary ClintonMore to comehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/01/open-mic-feb1-2013-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/01/open-mic-feb1-2013-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/02/01/open-mic-feb1-2013-1Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMTopen mic feb1 2013 Open Mic today, call and speak about what ever is on your mind.   After seven years on 1490AM Tampa Bay, "It's Your Gavel" can now be heard at Blog Talk Radio.  Hosted by Mitch Mallett, entrepreneur, stand-up comedian and Democratic activist, known as the Practical Liberal.  Not only can you listen, you can call the show.  Call and either agree or challange the host and the guests.  Callers are not screened.  Past guest have included Senators, Congresspeople, and Presidential candidates.  Tune in daily Monday through Friday 8-9 am.   00:59:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoSuicide bomber,in your face,Chuck Hagel,Support Israel,DemocratOpen Mic today, call and speak about what ever is on your mind.   After seven years on 1490AM Tampa Bay, "It's Your Gavel" can now be heard at Blog Talk Radhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/01/31/learn-whos-driving-growth-in-organic-products-1Politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/01/31/learn-whos-driving-growth-in-organic-products-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/01/31/learn-whos-driving-growth-in-organic-products-1Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMTLearn Who's Driving Growth in Organic Products Our guest is Steven Hoffman.   As sustainable food producers position for the future, they can count on the consumer to drive double-digit sales growth in organic and non-GMO products. In fact, says Wall Street analyst Scott Van Winkle of Boston-based investment bank Cannacord Genuity, the only real growth happening in the food industry today is in the natural, organic and specialty foods markets.     The financial markets are responding. Seeing the growth in consumer demand for healthy and eco-friendly products, in 2012 the public financial markets opened again after several years to natural and organic products companies, and Cannacord's Healthy Living Index continues to outperform the S&P 500.   Organic products are creating jobs, too – more than 572,000 U.S. jobs were created in the organic sector in 2010, at a rate 21% higher than the conventional food industry, according to a 2012 Organic Trade Association study. With 9.5% growth in 2011, U.S. sales of organic products totaled $31.5 billion, says OTA, representing 4.2% of overall U.S. food sales.   Join Steven Hoffman and me on January 31 to learn more about this and the prospects for the U.S. economy.   01:25:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoSteven Hoffman,Organic and Green Products,Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability market,Save the Whale Movement,Alternative TransportationOur guest is Steven Hoffman.   As sustainable food producers position for the future, they can count on the consumer to drive double-digit sales growth ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/01/30/guest-alma-gonzalez-dnc-member-1Politics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/01/30/guest-alma-gonzalez-dnc-member-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/01/30/guest-alma-gonzalez-dnc-member-1Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMTGuest Alma Gonzalez, DNC MemberGuest,  Alma Gonzalez Democratic Natioal Comittee Member, representing FL.  Alma Gonzalez serves as the Special Counsel for AFSCME Florida Council 79, having joined the organization’s staff in 1999.   AFSCME Florida has representation rights for over 250 thousand public employees in the state and university systems, and among various city, county, school board, and private non-profit hospital employers in the state of Florida. Since the 2000 Presidential election, Ms. Gonzalez has gained international renown for her involvement in election law enforcement and voter protection activity.  She has an extensive legislative background, having worked on federal legislative issues for the Mexican-American Legal Defense Fund in Washington D.C., the Florida Association of Counties, and AFSCME Florida.  Her state legislative background includes serving as Legislative Director for the Florida Association of Counties, lobbyist for the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, and attorney for the Florida House of Representatives Majority and Democratic office, as well as a consultant to the Florida Conference of Black State Legislators.   Her work as the Executive Director for the Florida Battered Women’s Clemency Project earned her special recognition.  She was the first woman and the first Hispanic to serve as State Treasurer, having been elected unanimously to a 4-year term in December 2008.  In January 2011 Ms. Gonzalez became a member of the Democratic National Committee and was re-elected to a 4-year term in January 2013.  She is a member of the Association of State Democratic Chairs.  DNC Chair Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz has named her to the Resolutions Committee of the DNC 01:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoLatino voter engagement,Election law reform,Voter protection,Women in politics,US constitutionGuest,  Alma Gonzalez Democratic Natioal Comittee Member, representing FL.  Alma Gonzalez serves as the Special Counsel for AFSCME Florida Council 79, having jhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/01/29/republicans-clumsy-and-stupidPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/01/29/republicans-clumsy-and-stupid/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/01/29/republicans-clumsy-and-stupidTue, 29 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMTRepublicans clumsy and stupid Special 2 hour show about most of today's political issues. Besides....... While....... Despite..... Republicans are clumsy and stupid. I am not the only one saying that Republicans are......   Gov. Bobby Jindal made the call in a tough speech to the Republican National Committee Thursday evening in Charlotte, N.C.  "We've got to stop being the stupid party, and I'm serious, ... It's time for a new Republican party that talks like adults. It's time for us to articulate our plans and our visions for America in real terms.....It's no secret that we had a number of Republicans that damaged the brand this year with offensive and bizarre comments, .... I'm here to say, we've had enough of that."   Fox News is parting ways with former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, ending her three-year tenure as a contributor on the network. News Chairman Roger Ailes said, "I hired Sarah Palin because she was hot and got ratings." What does that imply?  01:38:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoWoman in combat,Strongly and unequivocally support,Sarah Palin done on Fox,Republicans clumsy and stupid,Bipartisan imagination reformSpecial 2 hour show about most of today's political issues. Besides....... While....... Despite..... Republicans are clumsy and stupid. I am not the only onhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/01/28/florida-democrats-elect-new-party-chairman-1Politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/01/28/florida-democrats-elect-new-party-chairman-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/01/28/florida-democrats-elect-new-party-chairman-1Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMTFlorida Democrats Elect New Party ChairOur guest is newly elected First Vice Chair of the Florida Democratic Party, Alan Clendenin! Jan 26, 2013, 2 days before the airing of this show, in the most closely fought party election in decades, Florida Democratic leaders elected former Tallahassee lobbyist Allison Tant as their new state chairwoman.  Tant (our 1/7/2013 guest) defeated Hillsborough County Democratic state committeeman Alan Clendenin (our 12/19/13 guest and guest for this show) in a 587-507 vote. This concluded a  two-month campaign that featured heavy lobbying on Tant's behalf by Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and U.S. Senator Bill Nelson.   Tant, 51, takes over a party of 4.8 million still basking in President Barack Obama's Florida victory in November — the first time since 1936 that a Democratic presidential candidate won Florida twice in a row.   After Tant's victory, Clendenin went on to win the First Vice Chair position with a vote of acclaimation!  This episode we will hear from Alan on how Democrats  are eager to take on Republican Gov. Rick Scott and his lagging approval ratings in 2014.      Please tune in, call in and ask questions, and share this episode with your friends.   01:01:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoRick Scott 2014,Florida Democrats to elect new party chairman,Charlie Christ,Allison Tant new Fl Democratic chair,Alan Clendenin new Fl Democratic vice chairOur guest is newly elected First Vice Chair of the Florida Democratic Party, Alan Clendenin! Jan 26, 2013, 2 days before the airing of this show, in the mosthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/01/25/gop-plan-to-kill-the-electoral-collegePoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/01/25/gop-plan-to-kill-the-electoral-college/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/01/25/gop-plan-to-kill-the-electoral-collegeFri, 25 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMTGOP Plan to Kill the Electoral CollegeThe GOP plans to kill the Electoral College and reapportion electoral votes by congressional district.  I.e.  there's a Republican push to gerrymander the electoral college.  I.e., the GOP Plans to Rig the Electoral College.   I was on fire this morning!  This is one of my better shows!  I laid out the background for the Republican Party's failures. Please listen to this show and share it with your friends.      After seven years on 1490AM Tampa Bay, "It's Your Gavel" can now be heard at Blog Talk Radio.  Hosted by Mitch Mallett, entrepreneur, stand-up comedian and Democratic activist, known as the Practical Liberal.  Not only can you listen, you can call the show.  Call and either agree or challange the host and the guests.  Callers are not screened.  Past guest have included Senators, Congresspeople, and Presidential candidates.  Tune in daily Monday through Friday 8-9 am.   01:03:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoThe GOPs Plan to Rig the Electoral College,GOP plan to kill the Electoral College,Republican gerrymander electoral college,Electoral College votes to be divided,reapportion electoral votes by congressional disThe GOP plans to kill the Electoral College and reapportion electoral votes by congressional district.  I.e.  there's a Republican push to gerrymander the elehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/01/24/hillary-conquered-capitol-hill-on-wednesdayPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/01/24/hillary-conquered-capitol-hill-on-wednesday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsyourgavel/2013/01/24/hillary-conquered-capitol-hill-on-wednesdayThu, 24 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMTHillary conquered Capitol Hill on WednesdayOn today's show;  Enough of political witch hunts.   Hillary "With all due respect, the fact is we had four dead Americans. Was it because of a protest or was it because of, guys out for a walk one night decided to go kill some Americans? What difference, at this point, does it make? It is our job to figure out what happened and do everything we can to prevent it from ever happening again.”  Women in combat   Leon Panetta, in one of his last acts as President Obama's defense secretary, is preparing to announce the policy change, which would open hundreds of thousands of front-line positions and potentially elite commando jobs after more than a decade at war, the Pentagon confirmed Wednesday.  Climate Change causes servere cold.   After seven years on 1490AM Tampa Bay, "It's Your Gavel" can now be heard at Blog Talk Radio.  Hosted by Mitch Mallett, entrepreneur, stand-up comedian and Democratic activist, known as the Practical Liberal.  Not only can you listen, you can call the show.  Callers are not screened.  Past guest have included Senators, Congresspeople, and Presidential candidates.  Tune in daily Monday through Friday 8-9 am.   01:11:00Its Your Gavel liberal talknoMitch Mallett,Hillary testifies,political witch hunts,Woman in combat,Climate Change coldOn today's show;  Enough of political witch hunts.   Hillary "With all due respect, the fact is we had four dead Americans. Was it because of a protest or wa