Youtube is one of those websites that has never really appealed to me, for the same reason I never found America's Funniest Home Videos to be entertaining.

A second time around, this expose on the culture of corruption & secrecy that allows Border Patrol officials literally get away with murder was even more rewarding & meaningful: it is an absolute must-read, regardless of your political persuasion.

"a music video for lgbtq kids everywhere - now available on itunes"

Sam Harris is a well known "Atheist spokesman" and usually bashes religion in general. (Here's another seed with an excellent discussion about his views on Atheism vs faith: Atheist Sam Harris: Why We Should Ditch Religion).

A humourous video satirizing some common anti-Semitic stereotypes.

Click here for video. Click here for a full transcript of remarks by the President and Vice President at Signing of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010. THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  (Laughter.)  

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter said in a recent interview with Big Think that he believes the country is at a point where it will soon be acceptable to elect a gay president.

"Today there was a race riot in Moscow. Thousands of (supposed) soccer fans (as well as members of nationalist groups) gathered in the center of Moscow near Kremlin to protest the killings of their comrades - Yuri Volkov and Egor Sviridov.

"This bombshell wearing just black lace, a pearl necklace and a white dog is Tammy Banovac, a retired surgeon in a wheelchair. She got down to her lingerie while going through airport security and still got a pat down. Twice.

"The BBC's Panorama programme has found evidence that Muslim schoolchildren in England are being taught anti-Semitic and homophobic material from a Saudi textbook.

"The peace process in the Middle East might not be the bearer of good news, but it appears that off camera there is a glimmer of hope when it comes to cooperation in the region. "For the past decade Israeli and Arab students from different countries have been involved in a jo …

O'DONNELL: A federal judge recently ruled that we have to overturn Don't Ask Don't Tell. There are a couple of things we need to say about that. First of all, judges should not be legislating from the bench.

"I have made mistakes in this campaign - I have made mistakes all my life..."

Carl Paladino, GOP-Tea Party candidate for governor of New York, gave a speech to religious fundamentalists yesterday, in which he expressed his opinions about the gay and lesbian community.

The devastated parents of a U.S. student who committed suicide after a film of him having sex was streamed live on the internet by his roommate have broken their silence.

September 21, 2010 on SBS Insight (Australia): "The French Senate has voted to ban the burqa in public places. Similar laws are being considered in Belgium, Spain and Italy.

"The French resist the Nazis with an emotional rendition of La Marseillaise." ORIGINAL LINK NOT WORKING-- USE THIS ONE INSTEAD.

"I admit to feeling something close to rage watching this video of a SWAT team breaking into this family's home, shooting their dogs in front of their seven-year-old boy, and then arresting the father and charging the parents with child endangerment all over the possession of a …

This story was not well covered by the media-- seeded as background to the current US withdrawal from Iraq. After the US is out-- can the Kurds expect more atrocities like this?

About the band ("Blurred Vision"): "The band is in the studios with legendary Rock producer Terry Brown, working on the follow up singles to their online hit and remake of Pink Floyd's iconic track- Another Brick In The Wall- dubbed "Hey Ayatollah Leave Those Kids Alone".

Excellent analysis, plus some very enlightening links.

"Senior Israeli Defense Forces officials have provided the following video about the "Flotilla Incident" that took place on May 31, 2010. It reveals the truth behind the event, which has been ignored by the international community and buried by the mainstream media.

Is this a freedom of speech issue-- or not?

"He said the attack signified "increasing desperation" on the part of the Taliban, whose "space is being restricted by security forces". "Witnesses said the dead and injured included women and children.

"A quiet battle is being waged on the streets of Tehran between opposition activists and authorities in preparation for the anniversary this Thursday of the student protests of 1999, which is commemorated yearly and which was, before last year's disputed presidential election, th …

"The fact that in some way, the products that I'm buying is supporting [violence against women in Congo] is something I can't live with. So it just seems like a no brainer," Smith said.

Pima County's top lawman says he has no intention of enforcing Arizona's controversial crackdown on illegal immigration. Sheriff Clarence Dupnik calls SB 1070 "racist," "disgusting," and "unnecessary."

"In this exclusive report, former senior members of the Revolutionary Guard offer a view from behind the scenes of the government following the disputed elections. A horrifying portrait from inside Iran's security institutions and prisons.

"The second annual Football Village of Hope soccer camp brought together over a hundred Palestinian and Israeli youth for two weeks.

Think of it - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office "accidentally" promoting a video, made by a former adviser of his, that mocks the Gaza aid flotilla dead. Inconceivable ? Think again !

Satire.

Yesterday, two Netanyahu propagandists appeared on MSNBC prior to Glenn Greenwald, painting a picture of the flotilla raid that was so grossly distorted it was unrecognizable as the incident that is being rightfully condemned around the world.

The video speaks for itself

An historic speech-- now more important than ever: "This is a video of then President George W. Bush's entire "Islam is Peace" speech that was delivered at the Islamic Center in Washington D.C. 6 days after 911.

Ehav Ever is a blogger of mixed background. This video presents his own personal view on this subject. "

Ehad Ever is an Israeli and strong proponent of Zionism. In this video he explains what Zionists believe, and debunks much of the current anti-Israel propaganda.

From AtheistMediaBlog: Video clip of Fox News broadcast with Father Jonathan Morris. Should Comedy Central self-censor? Is there an inappropriate double standard if satirical depictions of Mohammed are censored, but satire of Christ is permitted?

"CNN's Anderson Cooper talks to author Ayaan Hirsi Ali about an Islamic website's warning to the 'South Park' creators"

"The terrorist psychology of the Jews derives only from their love of money. The only god or religion of the Jews is money – not the Jewish religion or the dream of the so-called Greater Israel. This is a lie they tell themselves.

"Ingenuity, creativity, and guts have sustained this People longer than any other identifiable group of people in existence today. The only thing that may have outdone this is their sensitivity to needs of others.

"General Eisenhower was right when he said to make as many films and photographs as you possibly can of The Holocaust..."

"For the world to tackle truly important problems, people have to stop looking to religion to guide their moral compasses.."

"UIC student Jason Connell used the appearance of the hate group to raise money for queer rights groups such as Human Rights Campaign, International AIDS Foundation and Chicago based Jerusalem Open House.

The situation worsens....

Protests Tehran - Nov 4th - Video of security forces attacking women

"When you see footage such as this, with anti-regime Iranian protesters losing any concern about their own safety, it's hard to imagine the current leadership hanging on.

The video speaks for itself.

December 16, 2009 on BBC World News "Hunger to Learn" - ..

"Cyrus Nowrasteh is soft-spoken and polite, not the qualities you would expect from a man who has directed The Stoning of Soraya M., one of the most disturbing and controversial movies you will ever see.

Mary Katharine Ham takes you on a tour of Durham, highlighting Mike Nifong's prosecutorial misconduct in the Duke lacrosse case-- as well as other parties' collusion.

"Iran Protest: Obama ya ba oona ya ba ma Translated.. Obama your either with the people of Iran or the Iranian goverment

Many people claim that Muslims never speak out against extremism.. Of course this is totally false. One such example is Irshad Manje-- a devout Muslim, but despite numerous death threats she is also a voice for reform in her faith.