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We believe it is up to the people of the world, led by us, the people of the United States of America to demand to go forth with a campaign to shame and disgrace the administrators of torture. We believe this is the right thing to do.

We believe it is right because we can take a stand to make amends for the many times in history where it seemed expedient to allow the perpetrators of the most heinous crimes to not only go free, but continue with their liberty and dignity intact without criticism of their acts; no public fault finding of their behavior as shameful. They were not humiliated,  nor made to feel remorse; They were not given any indication how extremely  offensive their behavior was to the population of the planet. Their crimes against humanity were totally unacceptable and repulsive. (more…)

As if American consumers weren’t dealing with enough high costs associated with living free in the U.S. of A.  The author of the bumper sticker phrase “Freedom Isn’t Free” was correct on so many levels.

The word is out about how Time Warner that mega entertainment communications conglomerate wants you to pay more for usage of the Internet. This plan to squeeze more money from your already tight budget comes from the Cable Division of the Time Warner company. (more…)

Over the weekend we heard the reporter/blog writer who alerted the public to the possibility of organic farming being outlawed is now retracting his statement. We hear Connecticut congresswoman Democrat Rose De Lauro (more…)

The big question pertaining to the economy among the YouThinkWhat staff is, “Why is the government forcing the auto industry to be accountable for the taxpayer dollars it has received, but the banks have been allowed to do whatever they wish with the corporate welfare money they’ve been given?”

We have had much discussion about the disparity of treatment of two industries.  The chief executives in both the banking and the auto industries have made major mistakes in handling the money. Poor decisions abound.

We offer our explanation of the reason for the different treatment of the two major businesses. (more…)

One of our favorite political cartoonists, Scott Bateman, has crafted a clever and interesting response to President Obama’s auto industry speech.

Bateman asks if we remember the Ford Pinto as he wonders if he’ll ever get a car loan again.

THIS IS NO APRIL FOOL’s DAY PRANK

Another insanely Orwellian titled piece of legislation will soon be presented to the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate for a vote. It is a bill to ban organic farming.

Organic farming produces fruits and vegetables without pesticides or other harmful chemicals.

The House the proposal, known by the innocuous title “Food Safety and Modernization Act” (Bill HR 875), not surprisingly has the support of Monsanto, a giant American chemical and engineering corporation.

More on this potentially dangerous law in another post.

Here’s news you Bank Of America customers can use, if there are any of that vanishing breed left,  especially if you regularly bank online.

In keeping with its image, BAnk Of America, “the bank that cares”, presents its newest security product called SafePass® which promises to be  “Bank of America’s strongest protection in guarding against Online Banking fraud and identify theft.”  BoA’s strongest protection to guard against fraud and identity theft is like using a condom with a hole in it. Since they are selling identity theft protection it makes sense they’d offer an innovative product that would increase the reason for purchasing an ID theft protection program. (more…)

Last month Jon Stewart, the affable host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show,  made a suggestion during his interview with guest Gwen Ifill, of the serious news program Washington Week, as to how the economic crisis in the United States can be resolved.

We think Jon’s idea, like Ifill’s new book about political breakthroughs in this country, is indeed an idea to promote an economic advance in our system. (more…)

Hmm, talk about frivolous criticisms and nonsensical complaints this one ranks among the top ten.

It seems former Bush Former White House chief of staff Andrew Card complained to a right-wing talk-show host that President Obama is insufficiently respectful of the presidency. Apparently, one demonstrates respect for the presidency by their choice of attire. (more…)

YouThinkWhat presents,as  public service for consumers, another report about our favorite bank Bank Of America…the bank that cares….. less! The following report from ConsumerAffairs.com

Victims of an Internet-based Ponzi scheme have filed a lawsuit against Bank of America and the organizers of the scheme in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. (more…)