Policy and Politics: Brotherhood 2.0 Week Begins

In which John discusses the tax proposals of the two major candidates for President while arguing against the hysterical rhetoric that marks contemporary political discourse. This is the first of six consecutive daily videos Hank and I will be making to fulfill the first of our two outstanding punishments. Also discussed: the difference between ordinary income and capital gains, and the theory behind taxing capital gains at a lower rate than ordinary income (which both candidates favor, just to different degrees).


HERE ARE A LOT OF LINKS TO NERDFIGHTASTIC THINGS:

Money Out of Politics in Massachusetts

Senator James Eldridge of Massachusetts has proposed S1727 in the state senate and Rep. Jason Lewis is proposing H3190, taking action to call a convention to get money out of politics. Cenk Uygur explains how its all going down, and how you can join the fight against corruption with Wolf PAC

Judge Jeanine: "The Politics of Justice" in Zimmerman Trial - Opening Statement - Fox News - 7-14-13

"Many are asking, should charges have been even brought to this case in the first place?" asks Judge Jeanine Pirro in her opening statement a day after the 'No Guilty' Verdict was determined for George Zimmerman in the murder trial held in Sanford, Florida.

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