Any time the effects of American policies are being exposed, it occurs to me that there can be no end to it until we address the cause: the power inherent in American government breeds bullying. It must be an innate reaction of animals that proves the axiom: power corrupts. Until we figure out how to separate governance from power, the abuse will continue. What would be an effective, constructive and meaningful solution? Perhaps if the people were the executive branch of the government and the judiciary, legislative and president's office could only present the constitutional options for any question to the people for their approval before any "executive" decisions could be made and acted upon? So what if it would be cumbersome? What actions have been taken since Pearl Harbor really needed to be at the moment? Even then, if Roosevelt's behavior before Pearl Harbor hadn't precipitated the attack on Pearl Harbor, Truman might never have thought about using atomic weapons. Power is the drug of choice in an evil empire.

Hi,

I am disappointed with today's show enough to take the time to write a comment about it. Despite the position that this show takes on Constitutional rights, rebellion, revolution, and the taking away of tyrannical governmental control you continue to promote ideas of giving the US government (the biggest global arms merchants in the world) the right to take away guns and to amend the 2nd Amendment. Then in a piece right afterwards you promote the armed Syrian revolution, Palestinian revolt and speak against the US blocking arms entering Syria via Turkey bound for the rebels.

After this election cycle it seems more and more that Amy Goodman endlessly promotes the Democratic party's agenda or more specifically promoting anything that goes against their party's agenda even at the cost of law abiding citizen's rights.

I myself do not promote either party's agenda. They are the party of the 1%. However I do promote citizens rights as well as constitutional rights. It's time to be progressive not just proclaim it.

hi, can you please tell me the name of the Tinariwen track that ended Democracy Now Tues 1/15/13?
thank you
BB

i apologize if i seem presumptuous or rude, im an avid but unfortunately occational listener, and when im driving and i enjoy or want to research what im hearing i find it hard to remember who is the guest on the show that day even though they give their name and qualifications each time they come back on,. if you guys get the chance, an additional info on the names of the guests and music on the archives page would be so much appreciated!! thank you and bless you for your efforts, you are the foundation for my belief in this country : )

I wish Amy Goodman would feature some of the global issues of Democracy in her wonderful show. Much is happening on the other side of the world in Asia, especially in China where many have forecasted democracy in the near future.