Protesting Unfair Government Safely

Testing the validity of the US Constitution in the US is getting more and more dangerous. This blogger admires the Iranian people for taking to the streets in large numbers, at very great risk, to protest their abusive government. It seems a lesson can be learned about the effectiveness of protesting looking at Thailand.

Media for the Masses: TV station stormed by 'Red Shirt' protesters in Bangkok


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RussiaToday — April 09, 2010 — Thai protesters claim to have re-opened a satellite TV station shut down by the government after a state of emergency was declared. Thousands stormed into the building in a Bangkok suburb as police used tear gas and water cannons to hold them back.

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Punk-rock meets politics: American system is powerless


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RussiaToday — March 27, 2010 — What happenned to America, the land of the free? Well some think it's been bought by mega corporations. The frontman of the left-leaning band 'Strike Anywhere' believes the system is in total charge with even Presidents owned by corporate money before they ever step into the Oval office. Thomas Barnett shared his views with RT.