Yearly Archives: 2011

Movie Night- “Network”

Posted on December 22, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Fresh from the holiday warmth of George Bailey and the Grinch, January’s Tom Dwyer Movie Night will take you down a whole new road. Imagine a world where news and entertainment are so intertwined it’s hard to … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Auto Technician’s Motivation?

Posted on December 22, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Mechanics at dealerships and independent repair shops are usually compensated for the speed at which their work is completed rather than the precision or quality of their product. Compensation is calculated using labor guide time estimates; not … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Service Advisor’s Motivation?

Posted on December 22, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Service Advisors at most dealerships and independent repair shops are paid for sales volume, not for the quality of their advice.  They keep a percentage of whatever they can sell, so the more they sell, the more … Continue reading →

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Wyden is Wrong

Posted on December 22, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Grover Norquist and Paul Ryan are leaders in the RepubliCon charge to shrink government and privatize everything.  Repeatedly we have seen rock solid needed programs defunded, disabled,… then declared dysfunctional and destroyed Medicare has been a shining … Continue reading →

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Fed Audit

Posted on December 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, You know that when the economy collapsed in two thousand seven, Bush immediately handed out seven hundred Billion dollars to the very banks whose malfeasance, greed, and arrogance caused our problems. What you might not know is … Continue reading →

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Dwyer Movie Night

Posted on December 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, We’re getting together for a movie…  Like to join us? Every third Thursday, starting this month, Jobs with Justice, We Are Oregon, and Economic Fairness Oregon bring you Tom Dwyer Movie Night. You’ll see movies spotlighting issues … Continue reading →

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Habeas Traitors

Posted on December 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Behind closed doors dangerous provisions were slipped into the latest defense authorization bill, confirming endless war, limitless detentions without trial and authorization for the President to use our military against anyone labeled “terrorist”… even U S citizens. … Continue reading →

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Mindless SEC

Posted on December 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Judge Jed Rakoff’s recent rejection of a proposed near three hundred million dollar settlement between the Securities and Exchange Commission and Citi Group is reason for hope. The S E C typically settles cases without trial, admission … Continue reading →

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Habeas Traitors- Martial Law Bill Marches Through Congress

Posted on December 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

Frequently, the legislation we should pay most attention to is the legislation that gets the least coverage.  That’s the case with a few paragraphs tucked into the most recent Defense Authorization Act.  Pages 359-378 have language that could (and is … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Tidbits- De-Occupation

Posted on December 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

Greetings! The nation-wide Occupation met strong resistance as cities used the excuses of safety and sanitation to trump constitutionally protected free speech.  The occupation has been forced to change, but there hasn’t been any change to the issues that put … Continue reading →

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