The Rick Amato Show

Allegations Of A UN Run Amok Plus Pendleton 8 Coverage On Rick Amato Today

La Jolla, CA- To most UN skeptics stories of corruption, arrogance and money grabs come as little surprise.  But my guest today says “you have no idea what lengths UN bureaucrats will go to secure more power for themselves, and the precedents those actions have put in place”. He is Nathan Tabor best selling author of the book, THE BEAST ON THE EAST RIVER, The UN Threat to America’s Sovereignty and Security.

Plus my opinion and analyses on the latest developments in the continuing Pendleton 8 saga.

The Rick Amato Show, Real People… Real Issues… In Real Time.

Today at 4PM Pacific Time on 1170 KCBQ.  Listen online at amatotalk.com

Call Toll Free from anywhere in southern California and across America at 888-344-1170.

Pendleton 8 Sentence Handed Down

Another apology was heard and another sentence was handed down Thursday in the Pendleton 8  case.

Pendleton 8 News

Sentencing proceedings continue today for PFC John Jodka III.

In other developments  Pendleton 8 member, Cpl. Trent D. Thomas , 24, entered a plea of not guilty.

Why Darfur Matters

         This past weekend on my radio show my special guest was David Nolan, a New York City based CEO who has taken a special interest in the tragedies and horrors currently being committed in the Sudanese region of Darfur.

Nolan, who recently formed an international humanitarian organization (website under construction) is on a mission to raise global awareness of the atrocities taking place in Darfur...and to find a non-military solution.

In the past three years over 300,000 innocent civilians have been murdered. Countless others have been raped and tortured... forcing some 2.5 million people to be displaced from their homes.

Darfur matters for several reasons. First, there is the obvious reason of human tragedy and innocent people in desperate need of help from the outside world.

Beyond that, it gives the world a glimpse of what life looks like under a Fundamentalist-Islamic government. Further, Nolan fears that the Fundamentalist-Islamic government which rules Darfur is in danger of expanding in to it's neighboring moderate Islamic states.

Nolan's vision is to raise awareness in America and around the world, and to create a  political atmosphere in which the moderate Islamic states and their leaders can take the lead in putting an end to Darfur.

Put differently...An Islamic solution to an Islamic problem. One which is non-military and an opportunity for The West to demonstrate a gesture which will help win the hearts and minds of the moderate Islamic world. All necessary ingredients in winning the war on terror.

To contact David Nolan about his project on Darfur you can reach him at [email protected]

Rick Amato Sends Veterans to the Movies

         As a way of saying thank you on this Veterans Day weekend, The Rick Amato Show is sending all San Diego-area Veterans, Active Military and their families to the movies for free!

If you are a Veteran or Active Military join us this Monday November 13th at 7:00pm at the Flower Hills shopping center on Via De La Valle in Del Mar, California.

As a guest of The Rick Amato Show you and your family will be treated free of charge to the new Clint Eastwood film Flags Of Our Fathers about the raising of the Flag at Iwo Jima.

It is our small way of saying thank you!

Marine Denied Request from Brig

The request of Pendleton 8 marine Cpl. Marshall Magincalda to be released from the brig while waiting his February court-martial date, has been denied.

The Morning After...

…With the dems taking control of the house, and the senate teetering that direction pending Virginia…California poses some interesting after thoughts…

….The Republicans actually faired quite well  in The Golden State despite the national trend. The Governator won in a landslide, as did San Diego County Republicans Duncan Hunter and Darrell Issa. Brian Bilbray- whose easy victory I forecasted yesterday despite tight polling numbers- defeated his opponent by the largest margin of victory of his political career.

Interestingly, Bilbray never swayed from his message of his support  of the war in Iraq, while his opponent made the war her #1 campaign issue.  The results were just the opposite of what occurred nationally.

Keep a watchful eye on potential presidential candidate Duncan Hunter. Not well known outside of San Diego or Washington he runs to the right of  John McCain on key issues- pro life- that play well to voters in early primary states (ie: Iowa, South Carolina). Hunter is a Viet Nam vet and the former chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.

Finally…not only is Nancy Pelosi the first woman in U.S. history to hold the post of Speaker of the House, she is also the first Italian-American to do so.

Election Day!

Election day is finally here and while the nation is abuzz with it’s possible ramifications….I do not expect any surprises here locally in San Diego County.

The polls, once again, show the Bilbray -Busby  race to be close…I expect Bilbray to win comfortably…along with all other local incumbents.

Later today I am scheduled to sit down one on one with Congressman Duncan Hunter in what will be his first interview since announcing his interest in exploring a run at the White House in ’08. It is part of a piece I am writing for The Washington Times.

…Also, while my attention and time spent on reporting on the Pendleton 8  has slowed up a bit…I have not abandoned it as some have inquired. I will be providing future Pendleton 8 updates as the story dictates.

Midterm Elections, Busby and Community Activist Today on Rick Amato

Democratic challenger Francine Busby  joins Rick Amato today at
4pm PST on 1170 KCBQ  to discuss California's 50th district congressional
race. Also joining the show will be 3rd party candidate Miriam Clark .

Plus, affordable housing community activist Joven Celindro is spending the weekend sleeping outdoors among San Diego's homeless. We will have a live-on the-spot report to find out what it is Celindro hopes to accomplish.

Today at 4pm PST on 1170 KCBQ. Listen online at KCBQ.com

Call Toll Free Anywhere in America at 888-344-1170.

The Rick Amato Show, Real People...Real Issues...In Real Time.

ABC Internal Memo Reveals Air America Advertiser Blacklist

         An internal ABC Radio Networks memo obtained by Media Matters for America,  indicates that nearly 100 ABC advertisers have requested that their commercials be blacked out on Air America Radio affiliates.

According to the memo, the advertisers request that "NONE of their commercials air during AIR AMERICA programming."

Among the advertisers listed are McDonald's, Exxon , the U.S. Navy, Federal Express, Bank of America,General Electric, , Microsoft, Wal-Mart, and Mobil.

TO VIEW  THE  INTERNAL  MEMO  CLICK  HERE.