Democracy, they say, is on the ballot this year and it’s really important to go to vote against Donald Trump. But the election itself has already proven itself to be anything but democratic. Third parties aren’t allowed on the ballot or to vote and the parties decided the choices in the primaries.
The Final Countdown – 3/12/24 – Congress Weighs Loaning Ukraine Funds from Seized Russian Assets
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss topics from around the globe, including Trump trying to purge the RNC.
Larry Ward – President, Constitutional Rights PAC
David Tawil – Cofounder, Prochain Capital
Dan Lazare – Independent journalist
Armen Kurdian– Retired Navy Captain
The first hour begins with the president of Constitutional Rights PAC Larry Ward, who talks about Trump’s leadership team “purging” officials at the RNC.
The show is later joined by David Tawil, co-founder of Prochain Capital, to weigh in on Biden’s proposed tax hikes and the spikes in inflation.
The second hour starts with independent journalist Dan Lazare, who shares his perspective on Speaker Mike Johnson’s latest budget proposals.
The show closes with Retired Navy Captain Armen Kurdian, who talks about Robert Hur testifying on Biden’s classified documents.
Ted Cruz Strikes Back Again
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The third night of the 2016 Republican National Convention featured an attempt by Ted Cruz and Donald Trump to “big dog” each other. Trump flew his jet over the Quicken Loans Arena during Cruz’s speech. Cruz urged delegates to “vote their conscience,” in other words, not necessari;y Donald Trump, the party nominee. Chaos ensued.