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Michael Collins
DC area writer and researcher
Michael Collins is a DC area based writer and researcher. His work focuses on the abuse of power through the influence of big money. His series, The Money Party, illustrates this ubiquitous theme. Collins has a strong track record publicizing and exposing high impact forms of election fraud. His "Scoop" special, Election 2004: The Urban Legend and the three part series on Republican primary election fraud were very special scoops.
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M. Collins: Wikileaks Collateral Murder Press Conf
Tuesday, 6 April 2010, 10:15 am | Michael Collins
(April 5, Washington, DC) Julian Assange and Wikileaks kept their promise of February 20 by releasing a video tape that shows civilians and reporter deaths from an attack by United States forces. The tape was presented at a 9:00 am press conference at ... More >>
ACORNing WikiLeaks? Web Publisher Under Attack
Tuesday, 30 March 2010, 9:56 am | Michael Collins
U.S. Army Counterterrorism issued a report that said WikiLeaks is a threat to U.S. security, particularly in Afghanistan. The report says that the organization should be destroyed and offered a plan. Does the government really think it can destroy ... More >>
Jeopardizing U.S. Standing: Petraeus Controversy
Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 5:52 pm | Michael Collins
Leaks from a recent top level briefing by General David Petraeus are causing quite a controversy. The general pointed out that, "Israeli intransigence on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was jeopardizing U.S. standing in the region." Mark Perry reported ... More >>
Michael Collins: First Iceland, Then The World
Monday, 8 March 2010, 8:43 pm | Michael Collins
Who cleans up the mess when ignorant, greedy bankers rack up massive debt then go broke? The people of Iceland made a strong statement Saturday. The sins of big bankers and government regulators shouldn't fall on the citizens. By a 93% to 2% margin, ... More >>
Michael Collins: Cuomo Takes on The Money Party
Wednesday, 10 February 2010, 12:15 pm | Michael Collins
"This merger (Bank of America and Merrill Lynch) is a classic example of how the actions of our nation’s largest financial institutions led to the near-collapse of our financial system," said Attorney General Cuomo. "Bank of America, through ... More >>
Michael Collins: "Capitalist Tool"
Thursday, 28 January 2010, 11:27 pm | Michael Collins
Just a few cynics doubted the magnificent procession of then Senator Barack Obama to the highest office in the land. He was the redemption of our past sins, the proof that we were a better nation than we had been. After all, race has been at the center ... More >>
Michel Collins: It's the "New Haiti!"
Friday, 22 January 2010, 3:15 pm | Michael Collins
The appointment of former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush as key players in Haitian relief should cause the people of Haiti grave concern... More >>
Michael Collins: "Conspiracy or cock up?"
Monday, 11 January 2010, 7:20 pm | Michael Collins
"Conspiracy or cock up?" White House reaction to ersatz bomber Michael Collins The underpants bomber, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, is a curious terrorist. He became disillusioned with his privileged life as the son of a bank chairman and ... More >>
Michael Collins: Joe Klein's Fatuous Fantasy
Tuesday, 5 January 2010, 10:18 am | Michael Collins
Time Magazine's Joe Klein is having an allergic reaction to free speech and public debate. The title of his latest column says it all: The Left's Idiocy on Health Reform . It's an ex cathedra pronouncement from a made man at one of the nation's oldest ... More >>
Michael Collins: Triumph of the Money Party
Thursday, 17 December 2009, 12:05 pm | Michael Collins
The Money Party is a small group of enterprises and individuals who have most of the money in this country. More >>
Unnoticed - A Major Leftist Win in Uruguay
Monday, 7 December 2009, 5:08 pm | Michael Collins
Uruguay's left wing political coalition, the Broad Front party ( Frente Amplio ), retained control of the presidency in the November elections. This wasn't just any election. More >>
What Obama Said And Didn't Say What Obama Said
Friday, 4 December 2009, 9:58 am | Michael Collins
It is easy to forget that when this war began, we were united — bound together by the fresh memory of a horrific attack, and by the determination to defend our homeland and the values we hold dear. I refuse to accept the notion that we cannot ... More >>
How We Got to Zero: General Eikenberry's Hail Mary
Monday, 16 November 2009, 11:05 am | Michael Collins
"WASHINGTON -- The United States ambassador to Afghanistan, who once served as the top American military commander there, has expressed in writing his reservations about deploying additional troops to the country, three senior American officials ... More >>
The Supreme's Overdue Decision on Campaign Funding
Sunday, 8 November 2009, 1:10 pm | Michael Collins
The Supreme Court of the United States will soon announce a major decision on our lightly controlled system of campaign funding. Will it retain some limitations on corporate influence or will the court blow the lid off and cause a perpetual flood ... More >>
M Collins: Failure by Design - the "Public" Option
Monday, 2 November 2009, 8:12 pm | Michael Collins
Do you know what the "public option" does or who it covers? If you've had trouble finding out, it's not your fault. Reading the corporate media coverage provides little or no clue. It's hardly ever defined. There's a very good reason for the lack of ... More >>
German High Court Outlaws Electronic Voting
Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 9:45 am | Michael Collins
(Oct 20-- DailyCensored.Com ) The justices above are clearly the most rational group of high level functionaries in the industrialized world. They did what no other court would do in Europe or the United States. They effectively outlawed electronic voting. ... More >>
"Deficit Neutral" Health Care Reform
Monday, 12 October 2009, 2:59 pm | Michael Collins
First we're told that our health care is only worth the time and effort if the remedy has no negative impact on the budget. No deficits allowed. The deficit risk defines your chances for health and longevity. More >>
The G-20 Announces a "New World Order"
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 11:11 am | Michael Collins
PITTSBURGH -- A new world order is emerging at the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh with a decision by the group to become the premier coordinating body on economic issues. Radio Free Europe , Sep. 26, 2009 More >>
What Obama Actually Said About Health Reform
Friday, 11 September 2009, 3:21 pm | Michael Collins
President Obama closed his address to the joint session of Congress by scolding those who have raised the absurd charges regarding his health care initiative. It was well timed and diverted attention from fundamental flaws in his proposal. More >>
Screwing the Self Employed Out of Health Insurance
Saturday, 22 August 2009, 3:18 pm | Michael Collins
If you work for yourself, you are literally screwed out of large sums of money every year for health insurance. There are few differences in cost based on region or state regulation. Ultimately, plans in Salt Lake City and Boston cost the same, about $17,000 ... More >>
