unions are threatened . the idea of unions is a threatened idea. >> my point is, why should companies be afraid. if you are doing it the right way. unions are doing good things . in fact, the company that the president mentioned in the state of the union. johnathon let me finish. the company that you mentioned mampter lock is a union shop and not only creating jobs, but they are bringing jobs back from china and it is competive in the global market place and that is not the story that anti-union people want to promote. >> i have nothing against unions ususan. >> really sounds like you do. >> they have no rights. they have no unique rights. the employee makes an offer and here's the job. the union can take it or hit the bricks and you advocate government coming in and forcing the employers to act in a certain fashion is not freedom. >> this is protecting worker's right. >> the question is jobs. the question here is jobs. >> but, but, let me address susit is forcing them f. they make that the law. that is forcing

was freed and returned to moscow but the soviet union would never be to see all of the. state committee for the state of emergency people all they knew they wanted to do was stop whatever was happening in its tracks but they didn't have an alternative vision they didn't have really anything else to propose in its place other than status quo ante let's go back to we had before nonstarter didn't go into or got no traction in society at all and the second thing was simple planning bad planning ironically instead of curbing more of a child's performance project and reinvigorating the power of the communist party the coup plotters he sent their own political demise real political power shifted to yeltsin who quickly moved to ban the party and a few months later the soviet union ceased to exist. for cross-tab are to. go to you first. go international later twenty years ago there was this coup what does it mean now twenty years after the fact which is a brand new russia recognizable from what happened twenty years ago when you teach your students when you talk to people about i

the soviet union had any chance of survival after such a blow. and you can. start. following the welcome to cross talk i'm peter lavelle the coup that failed but changed everything twenty years ago communist party hardliners attempted to derail me help out of a child's efforts to reform the soviet union in the coos aftermath the communist party was banned to be followed by the end of the u.s.s.r. could history of played out different. place and. started. to cross talk the events of august one thousand nine hundred one i'm joined by geoffrey hosking in london he is america's professor of russian history at the university college london in oxford we have archie brown he's america's professor of politics at the university of oxford and indeed we know the good old we go to nikolai petro he is professor of politics at the university of rhode island all right gentlemen this is cross talk that means you can jump in anytime you want but first let's have a look at the failed coup of one thousand nine hundred one. last week the president this is the same. on august nineteenth

in mind in the eurasian union whether he meant in the end the political union there may be for a little bit of time john will see what that'll happen in ten years from many thanks my guest today and province in here in the studio and thanks to our viewers for watching us here to see you next time i remember. it. the arab league appealed for an end to violence in syria but once no u.n. hand in the deal while many of the unrest hit the country just want a peaceful life back. again a stand of man's the handover over of the tore his wrongful reason after those jailed in the american ron detention center say they were severely tortured. and euro survival back on the agenda as the region's first couple need to merlin amid concerns cash cow germany is on a power grab a turn for its investments.

in mind in the eurasian union whether he met in the in the political union there may be for a little fun at a time gentlemen we'll see what that'll happen in ten years from many thanks my guest today and province in here in the studio and thanks to our viewers for watching us here to see you next time. and you can. you know sometimes you see a story and it seems so you think you understand it and then you glimpse something else you hear or see some other part of it and realize that everything you thought you knew you don't know i'm tom harpur welcome to the big picture. for the future of science technology innovation all the list of melons from around russia we've got the future covered. he he. he. i'm sam saxon for tom hartman in washington d.c. and here's what's coming up tonight on the big picture just in case the few hundred republican debates in two thousand and eleven weren't enough for you there were two more this last week in less than fifteen hours apart from each other so were any of the other ten to the six successful and knocking down mitt romney or is wall street's favor

in mind in the eurasian union whether he met in the in the political union there may be for a little bit of time john will see what that'll happen in ten years from many thanks my guest today and province in here in the studio and thanks to our viewers for watching us here to see you next time around the rostock. ok after the arab league has called on all sides of the conflict in syria to cease fire and implement a peace plan still rages on. new year new worries for europe as the leaders of france and germany meet to discuss the euro rescue plan it's all a bit concerned but now wants a bigger return on its investments. as football fans all around the world count down the days until the euro two thousand and twelve championships kick off in ukraine and poland many skeptics question whether the costs of the tournament are justified.

the president hit the killing of osama bin laden twice in the state of the union. at the very beginning. >> for the first time in two decades, osama bin laden is not a threat to this country. [ applause ] >> the president came back to killing bin laden at the end of the state of the union with a long anecdote about the navy seal team that conducted the operation and the unifying force of purpose, that is how a military team like that get things done. the point was that it should be an inspiration for all of us, particularly for the lawmakers in d.c. to find a sense together. in case that point of of emphasis from the president was not clear enough, there was the head of special ops, the part of the military that coordinates groups like seal team 6, the admiral sitting with the first lady. two mentions of the bin laden raid using example of u.s. troops accomplishing that goal as the inspiring rhetorical hook for the speech. the pride of place for the head of special ops command and still if the point wasn't clear enough, then there was also this. >> good job tonight

is going to speak about the state of the union. a few things that would improve the state of the union. you always have to wonder when obama speaks which country he thinks he's talking about. >> newt gingrich throwing some red meat to the base there in sarasota, florida. >>> the oscar nominations are out. there's lots of buzz who made the list and who got snubbed as well. let's get the scoop from global entertainment editor. >> i like that, global. >> let's start with best picture. >> we have nine nominees. the "artist," "money ball," tree of life". >> is there a move that has an obvious advantage? >> definitely "the artist". this has taken things by storm. this is the one to look out for. >> that's the silent film. >> it's the little film that could. it's up against george clooney. it should be an interesting category. >> nine movies still seems like a lot for best picture. ? >> nine movie s a whole lot. it could have been up to ten. it's a lot people might tune in. >> best actor. >> we have george clooney, jean dujardin, gary old

it's a prebuttal to what the president is expected to say this evening at the state of the union. now, this morning this speech -- or excuse me, it will be the reference to president obama's third speech. right now all eyes are on the release of his much-anticipated taxes. first, here is what the tax returns are revealing. mitt romney made $43 million over a combined time period of 2010 and 2011. and last night romney took off the gloves, basically going straight after newt gingrich in the political back and forth. the daggers squarely at the former speaker. take a listen. >> i think it's about leadership and the speaker was given an opportunity to be the leader of our party in 1994, and at the end of four years he had to resign in disgrace. >> i'm not going to spend the evening tries to chase governor romney's misinformation. he just went on and on making a whole series of allegations. he may have been a good financier, he's a terrible historian. >> a lot to talk about with jackie ckucinich and jean collins. let's start with what we expect to hear from governor romney this morning

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even before the president step to the podium to give his state of the union address conservatives are laying out their call her arguments republican national committee sent out an e-mail this morning entitled state of failed promises which hits on the typical conservative talking points of slender debt and obamacare things that are cliched talking points for hannity and limbaugh conservatives say the state of the union address is nothing more than a campaign speech this year and appear to be backing up that argument with their own campaign material in the form of that flyer so is there anything the president is saying tonight that can lead to real compromise and action in congress for more analysis of the president's state of the union address and how it will be received on both sides of the aisle and welcome my panel tonight brian darling columnist of human events and director of government studies at the heritage foundation and richard follower democratic strategist and advocacy director for young democrats of america welcome to both thanks for all the young the president is promoti

in mind in the eurasian union whether he met in the in the political union there may be for a little bit of time john will see what that'll happen in ten years and many thanks my guest today and province in here in the studio and thanks to our viewers for watching us here to see you next time. and. a day off in the arab league called on all sides of the conflict in syria to cease fire. peace plan violence still rages live reaction. brinkmanship iran which is a new enrichment facility off to threaten to shut down a vital oil supply route in the gulf sparking warnings of military action from the u.s. also live analysis on that. and back to the rescue the leaders of france and germany get to grips with the continuing crisis as they work towards drawing up tighter regulations.

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union is not good. >> that the state of our union is sound. >> the state of the union is strong. >> has never been stronger. >> and the state of our union is strong. >> i want to take a look at the economics, the politics of tonight's speech. christine romans is going to examine the state of the economy. christine, we are now recovering from the great recession. where do we stand now in terms of jobs and investments? what's the state of the economy? >> the state of your economy is what's going to be so important to people as they head into the voting booths, and of course the president knows that more than anyone. things are recovering. that's a very good way to look at it. if you look at your investments, the stock market is near a six-month high here. right back up to where it was basically last april. and take a look at something like the jobs market, which is probably more important to most people than their investments. the job is the engine of your personal economy. you know, initial jobs claims just last week were the lowest in three years. we know 1.6 million jobs requester

state of the union address on fox report. urs ago the president's speech tonight and in it we're told the president will say and i'm told i want to speak how we move forward and lay out a blueprint for an economy that's built to last. long before the white house released bits of the speech. the republic leaders were already up in arms. >> i think you are going to hear that he is, you know, singled out congress to be one of the villains. and all of this is an attempt to direct your attention and the attention of the american people away from his record. >> from his record over the last three years. >> is that what's happening? we will find out more in a little more than an hour. turn to one of the president's men a sneak peek from the white house communications director dan pfeiffer. is that what is he going to do? i didn't do anything, congress did it? >> absolutely not. i would encourage congressional leaders and others to actually watch the speech and comment on it. is he going to talk about it. economy of blueprint built to

. >>> the state of union is tonight. the president promises to lay out his vision for strengthening the economy and middle class. a giant platform for what's basically the kickoff to the reelection campaign. it's tuesday, super tuesday. january 24th, 2012. this is "the daily rundown." i'm chuck todd. what a packed day from the first five minutes, mitt romney was on the attack. the mer was given an opportunity to be the leader in 1994, and at the end of four years he resigned in disgrace the in the 15 years after he left the fership, he's been working as a influence peddler in washington. >> i'm not going to chase governor romney's misinformation. >> romney called newt every name in the book, took aim at his role in freddie mac, and finally did draw him out for a response. >> they don't pay people $25,000 a month for six years as historians. i didn't have an office on k street, i wasn't a lobbyist, i've never worked in washington. we have congressmen who also say you came and lobbied them. >> i didn't lobby them. that's no

he does still miss the soviet union. >> russian specialists were sent to all parts of the soviet union. they became the lead, getting the local economy's going and making massive cultural contributions. then, it all fell apart, including the russian language. many russians have since left the former soviet republics. that is why we regret the end of the soviet union. >> a veteran as honored on his birthday. the former officers who served on the western frontier are still close. they were part of an elite, after all, something they will always be proud of. >> you don't see quite so many statues of this person about these days, but this one still stands. it was the officer quarters of the garrison cultural center. it was bad news for communist parties elsewhere. many of them named -- change names. supporters wear different badges these days. in the old days, moscow was generous toward communist parties, especially in the west. in some places, the old spirit lives on. ♪ >> the old tracks of fallen into disrepair. the railway workers who were once communists are also quiet these days. the

the average american really feels about our nation also republicans are criticizing the state of the union as i am pain speech republicans are also sending out campaign material prior to the speech why are you doing as well as my family and the state senate in indiana passes right to work for less legislation because that what does that really mean like splaying why you may want to call it right to work for us that. the constitution requires the president to quote from time to time give to the congress information of the state of the union and recommend to their consideration such measures as he may judge necessary and expedient and quote from the constitution every so often the speeches given during times of bullying prosperity low unemployment and peace is given when spirits are high when confidence in our form of government is unshakable when our nation's reputation around the world is admired and during those times the president can walk up to the podium flanked by his vice president and the speaker of the house and confidently tell the nation that the state of our union is strong the

things that the unions were doing back in the fifty's right now the unions are wrong let me know let me answer your question there's a very simple reason in one nine hundred sixty the largest employer in the united states was general motors and it was unionized today the largest employer in the united states is wal-mart and not only are they not unionized but they spend millions of dollars fighting unionization it's very simple and we changed our trade policy in the united states ronald reagan and bill clinton changed our trade policy so that we no longer have tariffs we no longer have any got protection for workers in the united states we give tax breaks for companies to move their unions offshore as a consequence the union positions have been busted and union busting is a two billion dollar a year industry no the united states in the meantime the guys who are the c.e.o.'s are making a fortune on the average worker is getting screwed people used to started at g.m. of forty fifty dollars an hour right now in germany the average auto workers union is wages sixty seven dollars an hour g

he live tweeted the state of the union address. t being rude if they stand up and clap on every statement obama says this could well go on over three hours. he noticed not everyone in the chamber was soaking up the president's comments. anybody notice the guy over obama's left shoulder doesn't seem very happy and he's not smiling? he's not slapping with joy. that guy, house speaker john boehner. his followers explained it was boehner which prompted him to tweet the house speaker directly. just read some of your tweet and you seem angry, count sir. i can see you on tv but you're not smiling. hope you're okay. that was a message from chad ochocinco to house speaker john boehner. ochocinco closed by calling the president's address, quote, awesome by wondering how did he manage to memorize so much material? that from chad ochocinco. >>> in baseball, the detroit tigers reportedly have signed free agent prince fielder to a nine-year, $214 million contract. the 27-year-old three-time all-star hit 299 last year, 38 homers, 120 rbis. detroit

but once the union agreed to decide to impose the special assessment, the union is required by the principles to shed some light perhaps it is less productive, less accurate to say we intend to spend the money this we would win you have the assessment which is purely intended for politics and that's what the union said to create a political fight back fund. >> do they tell you what's going to happen next year that's what the hudson noticed will do this is the breakdown for the last year and as far as we can tell that is what it will be next year but things could change. what does the hudson noticed till you? >> it provides you with an opportunity with some assurance because of the requirement. >> am i right in my description of it? >> i think that would be a fair description. >> do they carry over one year to the next or do they have to refine your objection to the expenditures? >> most unions, mr. chief justice, require an annual law objection. of course there would be nothing, we find nothing wrong with the annual challenge requirement to choose to challenge the figures because that event b

the middle class has to. as this chart shows as union membership has declined in america so too has the middle classes share of annual income we need to put an end to this war and unions just recently in wisconsin we saw the power actually let me just this is this is unionization and wages notice a correlation just recently in wisconsin we saw the power of the labor movement when it fought back against governor scott walker and collected over a million signatures to recall him from office we now need that same energy in indiana governor mitch daniels is a rising star in the republican party and we need to turn him into the next scott walker unions are literally democracies in the workplace and we have to save them if we want to restore a strong middle class to america. as the big picture for tonight for more information on the stories we covered visit our website to thom hartmann dot com free speech dot org and. also check out our two you tube channels or a link to tom hartman dot com this entire show is available as a free video podcast on i tunes and we have a free tom hartman i phone and a brand new i pad a

that has now become a state of the union tradition and a slight cliche. y special with mark kelly. >> absolutely. i would say, look, this is a speech the president is projecting beyond the chamber. the american people is the audience, not congress. i think putting people in the first lady's box, referencing them, it allows any president to connect or try to connect with average people's lives. it's hard to give a speech to a room of people, at least half of whom are not favorably disposed to you because of your party affiliation. he's trying to connect beyond the room bringing every day stories of heroism a. >> our thoughts are with senator mark kirk. he is recovering from a stroke. his bipartisan seat mate will have his seat open for him in the chamber tonight. thank you very much. we'll be watching. we'll do it again tomorrow. that does it for us for this edition of "andrea mitchell report reports". we'll have a complete wrap of the president's state of the union. my colleague craig melvin has a look at what's next on "news nation." >>> any minute newt g