BBS Radio, Jonh Barbour's World; Cynthia McKinney Interview

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• published: 07 Sep 2015
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Source: http://www.bbsradio.com/johnbarboursworld Guest Occupation: Human Rights Activist/Politician/Commissioner Guest Website: http://www.allthingscynthiamckinney.com/ CYNTHIA MCKINNEY: Former Presidential Candidate, Perpetual Human Rights Activist spends an hour with John to speak about the documentary American Blackout and many other issues. Book Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTK8REzM1jM&%3Bfeature=youtu.be Guest Biography:  CYNTHIA MCKINNEY has made a career of speaking her mind and challenging authority. She began on day one of her political life and hasn’t looked back. With her opinions, actions, and even her sense of style, McKinney has inspired both admiration and controversy. During her second term, her district was re-drawn and re-numbered the 4th district. McKinney protested the new boundaries, but was still reelected to the seat. She was a supporter of a Palestinian State in Israel-occupied territory, and sparked controversy by criticizing American policy in the Middle East. After 9/11, McKinney suggested the President had received warnings. The criticism she received as a result, combined with being targeted by the pro-Israel lobby, contributed to her defeat in the 2002 election; however, she ran for the seat again and was re-elected in 2004. ABOUT American Blackout documentary... If all of the votes have been counted in Florida and if all of the African American had the opportunity to cast a vote, George Bush would have never been President of the United States. We wouldn't be involved in a war in Iraq and the makeup of the Supreme Court would be different. Many have heard of the alleged voting irregularities that occurred during the presidential elections of 2000 and 2004. Until now, these incidents have gone under- reported and are commonly written-off as insignificant rumors or unintentional mishaps resulting from an overburdened election system. American Blackout chronicles the recurring patterns of voter disenfranchisement from Florida 2000 to Ohio 2004 while following the story of Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney. McKinney not only took an active role investigating these election debacles, but has found herself in the middle of her own after publicly questioning the Bush Administration about the 9/11 terrorist attacks.