If the 1% Has Russell Brand Killed…
If the 1% has Russell Brand killed, we will see it in the corporate media as a drug OD relapse, or a freak accident. Why? He is dangerous because he…
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A Must Read – Why America Is Not in Decline, Except at Home.
America hasn’t really declined. America simply went global and, in the process, turned its back on working-class Americans, blue and white collar. A globalized America is an America of the…
SUPPORT: Auto Unions in the US and Canada are on a Roll
With all the union busting and union bashing going on by the 1% and their compradors in government, it’s nice to see the labour movement getting some traction. The next…
The Day We Fight Back Against Spying
The Day We Fight Back against mass surveillance is today! Thanks to Edward Snowden we have learned about America’s and other countries illegitimate and immoral mass surveillance operations. More revelations…
DRONES – DEATH by Metadata
Feb 10, 2014 - Article By Jeremy Scahill and Glenn Greenwald The NSA’s Secret Role in the U.S. Assassination Program https://firstlook.org/theintercept/article/2014/02/10/the-nsas-secret-role/ Death by Metadata - Feb 10, 2014 &nb...
FINALLY THE DRONES !!! And hopefully A LOT MORE to come about them !
First Look Media:The // Intercept - LAUNCHED February 10, 2014https://firstlook.org/theintercept/ Feb 10, 2014 - Article By Jeremy Scahill and Glenn GreenwaldThe NSA’s Secret Role in the U.S. Assassination Programhttps://firstlook.org/theintercept/article/2014/02/10/the-nsas-secret-role/ More:Death…
FINALLY THE DRONES !!! And hopefully A LOT MORE to come about them !
First Look Media: The // Intercept – LAUNCHED February 10, 2014 https://firstlook.org/theintercept/ Feb 10, 2014 – Article By Jeremy Scahill and Glenn Greenwald The NSA’s Secret Role in the U.S.…
DRONES – DEATH by Metadata
Feb 10, 2014 - Article By Jeremy Scahill and Glenn Greenwald The NSA’s Secret Role in the U.S. Assassination Program https://firstlook.org/theintercept/article/2014/02/10/the-nsas-secret-role/ Death by Metadata - Feb 10, 2014 &nb...
Because You’re Not As Dumb As They Think You Are!
Today is Friday. Let’s make it “think for ourselves Friday.” It’ll work: the government/corporations/1% won’t see it coming! Twitter / occupythemob: http://t.co/doHx1xWO4l. December 17, 2013 Fried Squirrels (0) December 20,…
4 Theories Why US Teenagers Are Driving Less
Cars are horrible for the environment and car infrastructure can have very negative impact on local economies so it’s nice to see enthusiasm for driving diminishing in younger generations. American…
Come On, Let’s Really Increase Taxes on the Rich
Well, here’s something you don’t see in corporate media: a review of tax measures in the USA since the crash in 2008 that have succeeded in increasing taxes on the…
2014 is the Chinese year of the horse. Does this mean I should blow a bundle at the track?
I don’t often “recycle” posts. Yes, I am lazy, but what’s the point of a blog if you just re-post old stuff? But I thought that I’d dig up last…
Precarious workers or satisfied customers: a fine line for giant retailers
This post is an appendix of sorts to my article, “Fired by Walmart for Christmas”, to be published this weekend by Common Dreams. In the article, I describe the stresses…
I Was Never Really Afraid of China Until I Read This
Chas Freeman, who served as Richard Nixon’s interpreter in his breakthrough 1972 visit to China, says the real danger from China is that it might just decide to become another…
A Soap Company That Fights For a Better America
Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps are known for their cleaning power, but are increasingly getting known for their political power. The CEO of the company is a good example of a…
Same old politics or revolution?
Progressives are buzzing after British comedian-turned-revolutionary Russell Brand released his revolutionary manifesto as guest editor of the latest issue of New Statesman and went on an anti-capitalist rant when interviewed…
US Debt Ceiling: Issues Punted to early next year
The Cat goes to the Senate Twenty-four hours of so before the US government ran out of money to pay its debts, Republican senators nudged aside the Tea Party senators…
Obama’s Powers and the Debt Ceiling Increase: What if the Tea Party is right?
Senator Collins The debate is getting testy down south. The Republicans seem to believe that they have now become paragons of reasonableness, while the Democrats are risking armageddon: Sen. Bob…
Has America Outstayed Its Welcome in Afghanistan Also?
Washington, and especially the Pentagon, had big plans for a permanent military presence in Iraq until the Iraqis said “no.” Then they packed up their tanks and left. Now a…