http://www.yakkyakk.com/theviewfromplanetdesmond.html Political and social commentary by political maverick Desmond Ortega. No political party is immune and no issue is too hot to handle. Feeder 1.3.8.1 http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en YakkYakk,LLC michael@yakkyakk.com charlie@yakkyakk.com Wed, 02 Aug 2006 13:33:47 -0700 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 16:19:26 -0700 Politics News Education Opinion http://www.yakkyakk.com/Thumbails_medium/Thumbnail_medium_PLANET_NEW.jpg http://www.yakkyakk.com/theviewfromplanetdesmond.html Political and social commentary by political maverick Desmond Ortega. No political party is immune and no issue is too hot to handle. desmond@yakkyakk.com Political and social commentary by political maverick Desmond Ortega. No political party is immune and no issue is too hot to handle. Political and social commentary by political maverick Desmond Ortega. No political party is immune and no issue is too hot to handle. Yakkyakk, Yakk, Yakkyakk.com, Politics, Political, Political Commentary, Independant, Political Opinion, Opinion, Independant Politics, Society, Social issues. no Jay Goldstein jay@yakkyakk.com no http://www.yakkyakk.com/viewfromplanetdesmond.html ]]> Mon, 01 May 2006 08:00:00 -0700 americas-destructive-immigration-policies desmond@yakkyakk.com It took long enough, but the problem of illegal immigration is finally coming to ahead. Desmond outlines the problems related with illegal immigration and says “its about time! It took long enough, but the problem of illegal immigration is finally coming to ahead. Desmond outlines the problems related with illegal immigration and says “its about time! no http://www.yakkyakk.com/viewfromplanetdesmond.html ]]> Mon, 08 May 2006 08:00:00 -0700 archive-the-2006-state-of-the-union-address desmond@yakkyakk.com Another State of the Union Address means more rhetoric and broken promises, especially from this president. Addicted to oil? You’re about 15 years too late on that one, Dubya. Another State of the Union Address means more rhetoric and broken promises, especially from this president. Addicted to oil? You’re about 15 years too late on that one, Dubya. no http://www.yakkyakk.com/viewfromplanetdesmond.html ]]> Mon, 15 May 2006 08:00:00 -0700 cindy-sheehan-will-she-ever-go-away desmond@yakkyakk.com From protestor to full-blown attention whore. Will this woman who sides with hostile foreign governments ever go away? From protestor to full-blown attention whore. Will this woman who sides with hostile foreign governments ever go away? no http://www.yakkyakk.com/viewfromplanetdesmond.html ]]> Mon, 22 May 2006 08:00:00 -0700 how-birth-control-can-save-the-world desmond@yakkyakk.com Is Desmond the only one who notices the correlation between poverty and child rearing? Could condoms save the world? Desmond has some interesting facts and figures that point to YES! Is Desmond the only one who notices the correlation between poverty and child rearing? Could condoms save the world? Desmond has some interesting facts and figures that point to YES! no http://www.yakkyakk.com/viewfromplanetdesmond.html ]]> Mon, 29 May 2006 08:00:00 -0700 may-1st-immigration-protests desmond@yakkyakk.com May 1st saw some of the most wide spread protests in the history of America. Desmond attended the mammoth march in Los Angeles and spoke with some of the protestors to see what all the hub-bub was about. May 1st saw some of the most wide spread protests in the history of America. Desmond attended the mammoth march in Los Angeles and spoke with some of the protestors to see what all the hub-bub was about. no http://www.yakkaykk.com/viewfromplanetdesmond.html ]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2006 08:00:00 -0700 environmental-tips desmond@yakkyakk.com Listened to “Where’s the Outrage” last week and think Desmond doesn’t have solutions to help with the World’s environmental woes? Well think again! Here’s a laundry list of easy things we and our government can do... Listened to “Where’s the Outrage” last week and think Desmond doesn’t have solutions to help with the World’s environmental woes? Well think again! Here’s a laundry list of easy things we and our government can do to prevent the planet from spiraling into environmental oblivion. no http://www.yakkyakk.com/viewfromplanetdesmond.html ]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2006 08:00:00 -0700 science-and-religion desmond@yakkyakk.com no http://www.yakkyakk.com/viewfromplanetdesmond.html ]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:00:00 -0700 emails-and-more desmond@yakkyakk.com Carolina Hurricanes battle it out for Lord Stanley's CUP.Desmond responds to your emails, including your comments on illegal immigration, birth control, the environment, and Ann Coulter. Also a challenge is issued to Darth Coulter to debate on the Planet. Desmond responds to your emails, including your comments on illegal immigration, birth control, the environment, and Ann Coulter. Also a challenge is issued to Darth Coulter to debate on the Planet. no http://www.yakkyakk.com/viewfromplanetdesmond.html ]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:00:00 -0700 why-not-north-korea desmond@yakkyakk.com no http://www.yakkyakk.com/viewfromplanetdesmond.html ]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2006 08:00:00 -0700 media-bias-part-1 desmond@yakkyakk.com In the first of a two part series, Desmond examines—and tries to dispel—the so-called liberal media. This week we look at who IS liberal and who isn’t and why. In the first of a two part series, Desmond examines—and tries to dispel—the so-called liberal media. This week we look at who IS liberal and who isn’t and why. no http://www.yakkyakk.com/viewfromplanetdesmond.html ]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2006 08:00:00 -0700 media-bias-part-2 desmond@yakkyakk.com With lots of sound, facts and figures, Desmond explodes the liberal media myth, and explains if anything, the media is more conservative than liberal, and all in all the media is a just a hungry pack of wolves starving for the next dramatic story. With lots of sound, facts and figures, Desmond explodes the liberal media myth, and explains if anything, the media is more conservative than liberal, and all in all the media is a just a hungry pack of wolves starving for the next dramatic story. no http://www.yakkyakk.com/viewfromplanetdesmond.html ]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2006 08:00:00 -0700 climate-change-and-where-is-the-nuclear-power desmond@yakkyakk.com no http://www.yakkyakk.com/viewfromplanetdesmond.html ]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2006 08:00:00 -0700 hugo-the-ahole desmond@yakkyakk.com The president of Venezuela has just returned from a two week world trip where he gleefully spat bile against the U-S at every step. Who is this guy? Is he a threat or just an opportunistic attention whore? The president of Venezuela has just returned from a two week world trip where he gleefully spat bile against the U-S at every step. Who is this guy? Is he a threat or just an opportunistic attention whore? no http://www.yakkyakk.com/theviewfromplanetdesmond.html ]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2006 08:00:00 -0700 oila-real-national-security-threat desmond@yakkyakk.com If you’re still worried about another terrorist strike, you should consider re-evaluating that position. What happens when country’s that sell us half our energy stop giving it to us? Our newest security threat is also our worst addiction. If you’re still worried about another terrorist strike, you should consider re-evaluating that position. What happens when country’s that sell us half our energy stop giving it to us? Our newest security threat is also our worst addiction. no http://www.yakkyakk.com/theviewfromplanetdesmond.html ]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2006 08:00:00 -0700 an-interview-with-renowned-international-investiga desmond@yakkyakk.com Desmond speaks with investigative journalist Greg Palast about the sudden suspicious shut down of America’s largest oil field by British Petroleum. Greg’s done a lot of research and reporting on BP in the past... Desmond speaks with investigative journalist Greg Palast about the sudden suspicious shut down of America’s largest oil field by British Petroleum. Greg’s done a lot of research and reporting on BP in the past, and says the recent shutdown is just more duplicity by one of the World’s biggest, most profitable oil companies. no http://www.yakkyakk.com/viewfromplanetdesmond.html ]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2006 08:00:00 -0700 curing-the-snowballing-cycle-of-poverty desmond@yakkyakk.com Join Desmond as he takes a closer look at a sob story printed recently in the New York Times. Why are the people in the article so poor and destitute? Because they—like so many Americans—failed to plan and prepare for their lives. Join Desmond as he takes a closer look at a sob story printed recently in the New York Times. Why are the people in the article so poor and destitute? Because they—like so many Americans—failed to plan and prepare for their lives. no http://www.yakkyakk.com/viewfromplanetdesmond.html ]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:00:00 -0700 an-interview-with-democratic-consultant-john-alfor desmond@yakkyakk.com Election season is starting heat up and the Democratic Party is arming itself to try and take back congress. What strategies are they planning to convince voters that they are the party of change? Desmond welcomes Democratic consultant John Alford... Election season is starting heat up and the Democratic Party is arming itself to try and take back congress. What strategies are they planning to convince voters that they are the party of change? Desmond welcomes Democratic consultant John Alford to the show to discuss the future of the democratic party. no http://www.yakkyakk.com/viewfromplanetdesmond.html ]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2006 08:00:00 -0700 setting-the-record-straight-on-immigration desmond@yakkyakk.com “Racist!” “Biggot!” “Ignorant A-hole!”, the desperate cries of those who cannot logically defend what illegal immigration has done to this country. Join Desmond and learn some hard facts and figures of what illegal immigration is doing to America. “Racist!” “Biggot!” “Ignorant A-hole!”, the desperate cries of those who cannot logically defend what illegal immigration has done to this country. Join Desmond and learn some hard facts and figures of what illegal immigration is doing to America. no http://www.yakkyakk.com/viewfromplanetdesmond.html ]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2006 08:00:00 -0700 an-important-story-you-probably-missed desmond@yakkyakk.com With all the talk about 9-11 and “are we safer?”, most of the mainstream media missed a very important story about what 5 central asian countries are trying to do about nuclear proliferation, and how the U-S snubbed them. With all the talk about 9-11 and “are we safer?”, most of the mainstream media missed a very important story about what 5 central asian countries are trying to do about nuclear proliferation, and how the U-S snubbed them. no http://www.yakkyakk.com/viewfromplanetdesmond.html ]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2006 08:00:00 -0700 episode-20-the-nonaligned-movementwhy desmond@yakkyakk.com A cold war relic, struggling for relevancy has found a new calling: blaming the U-S for the World’s problems. Too bad this hodgepodge consists largely of despotic rulers who want nothing more than to deflect their depravity. A cold war relic, struggling for relevancy has found a new calling: blaming the U-S for the World’s problems. Too bad this hodgepodge consists largely of despotic rulers who want nothing more than to deflect their depravity. no http://www.yakkyakk.com/viewfromplanetdesmond.html ]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:00:00 -0700 episode-21-bill-clinton-strikes-back desmond@yakkyakk.com Finally! Fox News gets a much needed wallop after asking the former president a politically charged, unprofessional question…They deserve to ask whatever they want, but would they treat President Bush the same way? Finally! Fox News gets a much needed wallop after asking the former president a politically charged, unprofessional question…They deserve to ask whatever they want, but would they treat President Bush the same way? no