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A graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo with an MBA in 1980, John went into the banking business from 1981-1991. John went into the gymnastics business with his wife, with whom he has two children, in 1992 and grew
it enough by 1995 that he could quit conventional employment. He became politically active after his divorce in 2004 becoming a news reporter and talk show host for KPFT, a Pacifica station, in Houston. He has since been involved with the peace movement in many ways and continues to promote progressive interests through his monthly talk show, "The No Hate Zone" on KPFT.
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Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 7:41:54 PM
Article : "Romney's Equity Firm Pedigree Shows His True Colors"
Romney is a profits over people kind of guy
Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 7:22:34 AM
Article : "Time to Re-Think Columbus Day"
Is there anyone who still thinks Columbus Day is a good idea
Friday, September 2, 2011 at 2:04:41 PM
Article : "Perry's Handling of Our Tax Dollars Raises Questions"
Perry has never lost an election
Friday, September 2, 2011 at 9:17:30 AM
Article : "Perry's Handling of Our Tax Dollars Raises Questions"
Perry another Bush
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 10:51:31 AM
Article : "Politicians Need a History Lesson to Not Repeat It"
Taking advantage of a crisis to push an agenda.
Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 1:53:01 PM
Article : "Is wealth inequality in America hurdling our nation toward c"
American laziness will allow them to be exploited
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 9:56:56 AM
Article : "SOCIAL SECURITY IS FINANCIALLY SOUND"
Social Security is not failing, don't mess with it
Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 8:44:59 PM
Article : "Perpetual War"
War is part of the fabric of America
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 1:09:51 PM
Article : "Will we have a tone-deaf response to the nuclear catastrophe"
We have very short term memories
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 10:11:25 AM
Article : "Massachusetts blogger says, "One down - 534 to go""
This is not an isolated incident
Friday, January 21, 2011 at 9:20:05 AM
Article : "Could the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision soon be o"
You go Common Cause!
Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 5:22:52 AM
Article : "We need to retreat from this culture of violence, not reload"
Doing the same thing over and over
Friday, December 31, 2010 at 8:20:03 AM
Article : "American Media?...Bah, Humbug!"
What can we do?
Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 9:38:25 AM
Article : "FBI agents claim they prevented a potential terrorist attack"
Typical Government Propaganda to Keep Fear Alive
Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 9:58:44 PM
Article : "If you're hungry, are you free?"
Thom Hartmann makes it clear what Republican priorities are
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 12:40:13 PM
Article : "This is the End of the Republican Party"
Wrong
Monday, November 8, 2010 at 10:33:32 AM
Article : "This is the End of the Republican Party"
Really?
Monday, November 8, 2010 at 10:31:14 AM
Article : "This is the End of the Republican Party"
Perception is everything
Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 7:55:29 PM
Article : "This is the End of the Republican Party"
I hear you too!
Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 3:45:33 PM
Article : "This is the End of the Republican Party"
Perhaps it is just wishful thinking
Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 8:31:37 AM
Article : "This is the End of the Republican Party"
Great Analysis Thom!
Friday, October 29, 2010 at 8:25:02 AM
Article : "A Perfect Storm Looming for Democrats"
Changing the "system" takes time
Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 11:36:17 AM
Article : "A Perfect Storm Looming for Democrats"
Obama has accomplished much in 21 months
Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 9:13:57 AM
Article : "A Perfect Storm Looming for Democrats"
Pendulum swinging back was very predictable
Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 9:08:46 AM
Article : "A Perfect Storm Looming for Democrats"
Money and power control public opinion
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 12:27:05 PM
Article : "A Perfect Storm Looming for Democrats"
Citizens United effect is profound
Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 4:09:26 PM
Article : "The Texas Republican Party Platform is Scary!"
Extremists have control of Republican Party
Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 11:21:40 AM
Article : "Can't Prevent Mosque at Ground Zero"
Assimilation Critical
Friday, June 25, 2010 at 6:43:18 AM
Article : "ACORN SEEKS REPEAL OF THE ACT THAT DE-FUNDED THEM"
Both Democrats and the media rolled over on this one
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 5:05:37 PM
Article : "Rep. Barton, the Apologist"
I believe I would support this action even if it was Bush
Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 7:55:42 PM
Article : "Rep. Barton, the Apologist"
Big Oil Get Bit Money, From you and I
Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 8:46:35 AM
Article : "Texas Gov. Perry Misusing Tax Dollars"
Is Governor Perry breaking the law?
Monday, April 12, 2010 at 9:05:28 AM
Article : "No Shortage of Trash Talking in Media"
Media Ownership is part of the problem
Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 10:19:11 PM
Article : "The Civil Rights Act of 2010?"
Suicide?
Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 5:58:03 PM
Article : "The Civil Rights Act of 2010?"
Interesting
Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 3:13:33 PM
Article : "The Civil Rights Act of 2010?"
That is not true.
Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 3:00:08 PM
Article : "The Civil Rights Act of 2010?"
Another change in credit card rules.
Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 2:58:12 PM
Article : "The Civil Rights Act of 2010?"
That's right
Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 8:36:39 AM
Article : "The Civil Rights Act of 2010?"
that's exactly right
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 7:31:49 AM
Article : "The Civil Rights Act of 2010?"
In other words...
Monday, March 29, 2010 at 9:41:40 PM
Article : "The Civil Rights Act of 2010?"
Why can't we do it?
Monday, March 29, 2010 at 9:19:15 PM
Article : "The Civil Rights Act of 2010?"
I wish there was no mandate as well
Monday, March 29, 2010 at 9:13:31 PM
Article : "The Civil Rights Act of 2010?"
Point Taken
Monday, March 29, 2010 at 6:26:06 PM
Article : "The Civil Rights Act of 2010?"
Freedom of speech does not include vandalism or violence
Monday, March 29, 2010 at 6:23:00 PM
Article : "The Civil Rights Act of 2010?"
Comparison is appropriate
Monday, March 29, 2010 at 1:21:26 PM
Article : "The Civil Rights Act of 2010?"
Reaction to health care legislation
Monday, March 29, 2010 at 1:16:07 PM
Article : "The Civil Rights Act of 2010?"
Reaction to health care legislation
Monday, March 29, 2010 at 1:14:25 PM
Article : "The Civil Rights Act of 2010?"
Obama
Monday, March 29, 2010 at 8:23:28 AM
Article : "The Civil Rights Act of 2010?"
Reaction to health care legislatioin
Monday, March 29, 2010 at 8:00:00 AM
Article : "The Civil Rights Act of 2010?"
Reaction to health care
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 10:51:28 AM
Article : "It's Time for a Change in Marijuana Laws"
Tobacco industry is ready to go.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 3:38:16 PM
Article : "If They Could See Themselves Through Their Children's Eyes"
You nailed it!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 5:50:19 PM
Article : "Good Riddance, W.!!!"
Gore won the election.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 8:04:06 AM
Article : "Does Obama Deserve Some Credit for Oil Price Decline?"
Oil Supply and Demand
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 2:50:13 PM
Article : "Does Obama Deserve Some Credit for Oil Price Decline?"
Perhaps Ridiculous Premise, Not Ridiculous Article
Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 7:16:23 PM
Article : "Paulson Pulls Bait and Switch, Let's Pull One of Our Own"
The People's Bailout Plan
Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 9:42:45 PM
Article : "The CRA and ACORN are NOT at the Heart of This Financial Cri"
The whole point is that it is not CRA that caused this
Sunday, July 27, 2008 at 3:15:40 PM
Article : "What Next, A Golden Calf?"
Crosses
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 8:39:45 AM
Article : "Rush Was Wrong"
Thanks
Friday, February 8, 2008 at 10:58:22 AM
Article : "Ralph Nader Considering Raid on Dem Votes Again"
Nader
Friday, February 8, 2008 at 12:38:35 AM
Article : "Ralph Nader Considering Raid on Dem Votes Again"
Nader
Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 10:25:00 AM
Article : "Ralph Nader Considering Raid on Dem Votes Again"
Nader
Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 10:03:45 AM
Article : "Ralph Nader Considering Raid on Dem Votes Again"
Nader