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Unmoderated Tag: Politics Rating: No Votes Hits: 2 Comments: 0 Us Visit Signals Landmark Policy Shift for Myanmar (LinkAsia: 5/24/13) Us Visit Signals Landmark Policy Shift for Myanmar (LinkAsia: 5/24/13) Myanmar's president Thein Sein met with President Obama this week, the first leader from the Southeast Asian country to visit Washington in 47 years. Normally designated Burma by US officials, President Obama used its military-chosen name, Myanmar. Political science professor Tun Myint, specializing in Southeast Asia at Carleton College in Minnesota, discusses what this historic visit means for the future of US-Myanmar relations. Watch more at http://linkasia.org IMAGE: Myanmar President Thein Sein speaks during a town hall event at the Voice of America in Washington: REUTERS/Yuri Gripas May 24, 2013 6:02 PM
Unmoderated Tag: Politics Rating: No Votes Hits: 5 Comments: 0 I'm a Loser, Baby: China's Booming Slacker Subculture (LinkAsia: 5/24/13) I'm a Loser, Baby: China's Booming Slacker Subculture (LinkAsia: 5/24/13) As more Chinese discover the internet, a growing number of youth are identifying with the "Diao Si" movement, a derogatory term aimed at unattractive people with poor social skills and slim chances at a successful career. LinkAsia's Jing Gao investigates how this internet movement is taking over China's youth. Watch more at http://linkasia.org IMAGE: A man plays a computer game at an internet cafe in Taiyuan, Shanxi province: REUTERS/Stringer May 24, 2013 5:01 PM
Unmoderated Tag: Politics Rating: No Votes Hits: 4 Comments: 0 Is India and Pakistan's Troubled past Set for Change? (LinkAsia: 5/24/13) Is India and Pakistan's Troubled past Set for Change? (LinkAsia: 5/24/13) A difficult set of tasks lie ahead for Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif after his impressive victory in recent elections. Economic difficulties and ethnic violence plague Pakistan, but strengthened ties with neighboring India could provide relief. LinkAsia's Ajoy Bose and Waj Khan discuss what the future holds in store for the Indo-Pakistan relationship. May 24, 2013 4:02 PM
Unmoderated Tag: Television Rating: No Votes Hits: 6 Comments: 0 A Brief History of Presidential Heckling A Brief History of Presidential Heckling more at http://talkingpointsmemo.com May 24, 2013 1:03 PM
Unmoderated Tag: Television Rating: No Votes Hits: 3 Comments: 0 GOP Rep: Reagan Helped Make Obama President GOP Rep: Reagan Helped Make Obama President more at c-span.org May 24, 2013 11:04 AM
Unmoderated Tag: Television Rating: No Votes Hits: 3 Comments: 0 Obama Condemns Growing Sexual Misconduct in Military Obama Condemns Growing Sexual Misconduct in Military more at nbcnews.com May 24, 2013 9:03 AM
Unmoderated Tag: Politics Rating: No Votes Hits: 3 Comments: 0 President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee Chief executives from major telecommunications companies, network service providers, information technology, finance, and aerospace companies provide the President with collaborative advice and expertise, as well as robust reviews and recommendations to help the U.S. Government maintain a reliable, secure, and resilient national communications posture. May 24, 2013 9:01 AM
Unmoderated Tag: News Rating: No Votes Hits: 11 Comments: 0 Author A.C. Grayling: 'It Really Does Take Religion to Make Good People Do Bad things' Author A.C. Grayling: 'It Really Does Take Religion to Make Good People Do Bad things' Author of "The God Argument," A.C. Grayling, shares his views on the harmful effects of religion with "Viewpoint" host John Fugelsang. Grayling feels religion has ultimately caused more harm throughout history. "You look at the situation of gays and women in most societies that have been governed by religious outlooks," says Grayling. "It really does take religion to make good people do bad things," he adds. Tune in Mon - Thursday at 8e/5p on Current TV http://current.com/shows/viewpoint/ May 23, 2013 8:05 PM
Unmoderated Tag: News Rating: No Votes Hits: 7 Comments: 0 The Unintended Consequences of the Trans-Pacific Partnership: 'Like Handcuffs on Congress' The Unintended Consequences of the Trans-Pacific Partnership: 'Like Handcuffs on Congress' Lori Wallach, the president of the Public Citizens' Global Trade Watch, talks to Cenk Uygur about the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership. Tune in Mon - Thursday at 7e/4p on Current TV http://current.com/shows/the-young-turks/ May 23, 2013 8:05 PM
Unmoderated Tag: News Rating: No Votes Hits: 5 Comments: 0 Military Widow Karen Morgan on How Doma is Hurting Her Family Military Widow Karen Morgan on How Doma is Hurting Her Family "Viewpoint" host John Fugelsang speaks with military widow Karen Morgan about the Defense of Marriage Act, which discriminates against same-sex LGBTQ couples. Freedom to Marry published a video about how Morgan is being denied spousal benefits because of DOMA. Morgan's wife, Charlie — a veteran — died of breast cancer. Tune in Mon - Thursday at 8e/5p on Current TV http://current.com/shows/viewpoint/ May 23, 2013 8:05 PM
Unmoderated Tag: News Rating: No Votes Hits: 5 Comments: 0 David Cay Johnston Calls the DOJ's Phone Tapping 'the Actions of a dictatorship' David Cay Johnston Calls the DOJ's Phone Tapping 'the Actions of a dictatorship' Investigative journalist David Cay Johnston joined Cenk Uygur to discuss how the government controls leaks and how the Associated Press was treated by the Department of justice. Tune in Mon - Thursday at 7e/4p on Current TV http://current.com/shows/the-young-turks/ May 23, 2013 8:05 PM
Unmoderated Tag: Politics Rating: No Votes Hits: 10 Comments: 0 John Fugelsang: Barack Obama Â&Euro;&Rdquo; Worst. Socialist. Ever. John Fugelsang: Barack Obama Â&Euro;&Rdquo; Worst. Socialist. Ever. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the last film Warren Beatty directed, "Bullworth." It's the story of a depressed liberal senator who's become a corporate sellout. He agrees to block an insurance company reform bill in exchange for a 10 million dollar life insurance policy, then arranges to have a hit man assassinate him so the money will go to his daughter. But then he snaps like King Lear and begins rapping in South Central L.A. and telling the truth about D.C. corruption. Tune in Mon - Thursday at 8e/5p on Current TV http://current.com/shows/viewpoint/ May 23, 2013 8:04 PM
Unmoderated Tag: News Rating: No Votes Hits: 5 Comments: 0 Will Obama Pay to the Price to Close Gitmo? Will Obama Pay to the Price to Close Gitmo? Cenk Uygur, journalist David Cay Johnston, Mediaite senior editor Andrew Kirell, and Colonel Morris Davis discuss Obama's speech Thursday about closing Guantanamo Bay. Tune in Mon - Thursday at 7e/4p on Current TV http://current.com/shows/the-young-turks/ May 23, 2013 8:04 PM
Unmoderated Tag: News Rating: No Votes Hits: 6 Comments: 0 Bobsledder Steven Holcomb on His Amazing Journey from Blindness to Olympic Gold Bobsledder Steven Holcomb on His Amazing Journey from Blindness to Olympic Gold Champion bobsledder Steven Holcomb talks with "Say Anything!" guest host Montel Williams about how he lost — then regained — his sight, and his journey to rock bottom in between. Joy Behar: Say Anything Monday - Thursday 9e/6p ?http://current.com/shows/joy-behar/? May 23, 2013 7:03 PM
Unmoderated Tag: News Rating: No Votes Hits: 8 Comments: 0 What Really Happened when Roy Innis Struck Al Sharpton on Morton Downey Jr.'s Show? What Really Happened when Roy Innis Struck Al Sharpton on Morton Downey Jr.'s Show? Champion bobsledder Steven Holcomb talks with "Say Anything!" guest host Montel Williams about how he lost — then regained — his sight, and his journey to rock bottom in between. Joy Behar: Say Anything Monday - Thursday 9e/6p ?http://current.com/shows/joy-behar/? May 23, 2013 6:03 PM
 
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