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Jim Gray: The Six Groups Who Benefit From Drug Prohibition

Michael — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:50:56 +0000

Conservative judge Jim Gray says that we have to rethink our drug laws and that legalizing Cannabis would result in great benefits.

Mario Savio: Bodies upon the gears

Michael — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:48:09 +0000

On December 2nd, 1964, Mario Savio gave this speech on the steps of Sproul Hall, University of California, Berkeley at the beginning of the Free Speech Movement.

The following video is only an excerpt of the speech. Full Version and transcript are available at AmericanRhetoric.com.

Barbara Bush: Commencement Address at Wellesley (1990)

Michael — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:17:08 +0000

The commencement address of Barbara Bush at Wellesley College is one of the Top 100 speeches of the 20th century.

Transcript at AmericanRhetoric.com.

Barack Obama: At House Republican Retreat

Michael — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:03:56 +0000

Not exactly a speech, but nonetheless Barack Obama’s Q&A at the House Republican Retreat in Baltimore is worth a watch.

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A transcript can be found at the Huffington Post.

John Oliver: At World in 2010 Festival

Michael — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:01:10 +0000

John Oliver describes what’s great about the U.S.

There’s a longer version that didn’t quite capture the reaction from the audience. You can watch the full version at “The Economist”.

Barack Obama: 2010 State of the Union

Michael — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:34:27 +0000

Barack Obama’s State of the Union address to the joint session of congress.

Albert Bartlett: Arithmetic, Population and Energy

Michael — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:56:35 +0000

Physics professor Albert Bartlett has given this lecture over 1,600 times about the common misunderstandings and dangers about steady growth. And once you get past the first ten minutes, it’s eye-opening.

Don Rickles: Reagan’s 2nd Inaugural

Michael — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:45:14 +0000

Don Rickles’ roast at Ronald Reagan’s 2nd inaugural.

Robert F. Kennedy: Remarks on the Assassination of MLK

Michael — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:11:21 +0000

Unforunately, I missed MLK day for this speech: Robert F. Kennedy’s remarks on the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. are part of the Top 100 speeches in the 20th century.

Transcript and an audio version can be found at AmericanRhetoric.com

Mike Prysner: Winter Soldier Testimonies

Michael — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:04:58 +0000

At the panel " Racism and War: the Dehumanization of the Enemy", Mike Prysner describes his missions in Iraq and how racism is used in the military.