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Joel Isaacs: Let’s Start Debating What Dooms Democracy: Concentrated Wealth
Any suggestions how to get the Commission on Presidential Debates to introduce the question of inequality??
Michael: Internationalism or Extinction
No exaggeration at all, our friend.
Michael: What the OAS Did to Bolivia
We knew this is what happened, it does not take great insight or reportial skills to have this knowledge. It…
Michael: “The fate of humanity hangs in the balance”
When the calm, clear voice of Noam Chomsky sounds this kind of alarm, we realize we are in the presence…
Bill Petrou: Justice Ginsburg’s replacement
RGB was a remarkable person who past away at a very wrong time. I say she was also selfish for…
Michael: If you think the UK isn’t corrupt, you haven’t looked hard enough
It's good and important to get some perspective and context from George Monbiot about corruption. Richer nations and even poorer…
owlishdog: Our attorney general is a fanatic — and it’s even worse than you think
A lot of these Fundamentalist Christians have bizarre interpretations of Christ's teachings. Nothing Barr does or believes was ever supposedly…
owlishdog: Is Trump Planning a Coup d’État?
Hm. These Republicans who used to work for Reagan...these people started the move to today's situation and are as much…
Michael: Costs of War
Excellent interview. I saw it first on Democracy Now! and glad you re-posted it here. David Vine's book "The United…
Kread: The Presidential Election: “A 200-Pound Sack of Concrete” vs. “The Orange Menace”
Prediction - Biden is elected and, oh my, absolutely nothing changes. Sort of like the last 50 years. Let's try…
Michael: The Meaning of Allende’s Triumph
I hope Ariel Dorfman is right when he says, "I expect Americans will have cause to dance in the streets…
Michael: The Power of Revolutionary Love
Emanuele is right. Sometimes I can't help but think about and wonder why some people have such a capacity for…
Michael: Cuba: From AIDS, Dengue, and Ebola to COVID-19
Don Fitz's book is remarkable and he's telling about a remarkable country, people, and health care project. It's long past…
heinz gaderer: Cuba: From AIDS, Dengue, and Ebola to COVID-19
I am truly impressed by the scope of this comparison of health care in cuba and the US. the austrian…
Michael: Venezuela and Palestine: A Revolutionary Alliance
I have followed events in Venezuela for a number of years and even visited the country once to see it…
Charlie Smithers: Why Trump Commands So Much Loyalty From His Base
For a science based explanation of Trump's base see the works of psychologist Dr. Bob Altemeyer (The Authoritarians, a free…
owlishdog: Corporate Dems Want You To Shut Up While They Get Loud
Some respected commentators have stated, as they usually do at every election, to vote the Democrats in and then work…
owlishdog: Confirming Progressive Warnings, Social Security Actuary Says Trump Payroll Tax Cut Would Effectively Destroy Program by 2023
Why are billionaires and multi-millionaires so unhappy with what they have that they need to take every last penny from…
owlishdog: Why Donald Trump still appeals to so many evangelicals
What can you say about evangelicals? Except that any influence on government is/will be catastrophic. A lot, probably Mike Pence…
owlishdog: As Party of Climate Denial Meets, Wildfires Rage and Hurricanes Target Gulf Coast
They may have less rabid rhetoric and may even recognise climate change, but the Democratic Party will be just as…
Michael: Robot Generals
No, no, no! But even more, no more wars, interventions in other countries for selfish gain and empire power, less…
David Dobereiner: Eviction Chaos?
Excellent piece. I too have two friends in the fire threatened area. One has had to abandon his family home,…
Michael: Eviction Chaos?
The US is a collection of rich (minority) and poor (majority). Collectively, however, the US is not a poor country,…
Michael: MIT, Secret Societies, and Powerful Institutions
Frankly, I was interested when I saw this feature, but doubted I would take the time to listen for 90…
Michael: A Moment of Reckoning for Greed on the Gridiron
Images come to mind of a ancient empire with gladiatorial games and violence and spectator lust. All part of a…
Elizabeth Marxsen: MIT, Secret Societies, and Powerful Institutions
Not on the subject- just wanted to make sure you've seen this - https://www.opednews.com/articles/The-New-Satyagraha-Progre-by-Patrick-Walker-Dangerous_Democrat_Democrats_Extortion-200820-911.html
Michael: Trump walks Alone
The US should be walking alone in these matters. Sanctions against countries like Iran, Venezuela, Cuba, and others are wholly…
Max: Maine Shipbuilders Bring the Hammer Down, Reject Concessions
In a Capitalist System....workers must fight for the right to live ! Mr. Blair M. Phillips Canada Retired
David Dobereiner: Watery Grave
A Green Industrial Revolution would have fixed these problems if Jeremy Corbyn had not been slimed and slurried by his…
Peter Straus: Why We Can’t Wait: Statement in Support of HR-40
Yes!!! And what about indigenous peoples of this hemisphere and nearby islands? Peter Straus Oakland, CA SF Bay Area Coalition…
Max: The QAnon cult is growing and the media is helping
The Term “Conspiracy Theory” — an Invention of the CIA https://projectunspeakable.com/conspiracy-theory-invention-of-cia/ I remember some years ago watching the NFB of…
Kread: A Message to the Left About Kamala Harris — And Us
Why do Eskow and others still think, over and over and over again, that politicians are going to "change" their…
owlishdog: A Message to the Left About Kamala Harris — And Us
If Biden-Harris win the next election, and a Biden administration inevitably disappoints everybody from the centre leftwards, what choice will…
Kread: Biden Wins: Then What?
Terrific. What a lovely daydream that read was. Sigh, back to reality though. Leopard change his spots? Not likely. Scrooge…
Michael: Biden Wins: Then What?
Andrew Bacevich has it totally right! Onward!
Clive West: A Message to the Swing State
How more urgent and powerful message could exist I dont know. We as a species has become so numb to…
Joel Isaacs: “Real politics is constant activism”
Yes, I agree. Thank goodness. Noam is a person who speaks from his values, with wisdom and integrity. He has…
Michael: “Real politics is constant activism”
The incredible thing that I have seen for many years is the integrity, realism, and perseverance of Noam Chomsky. He…
Joel Isaacs: MIT, Secret Societies, and Powerful Institutions
A good listen. Thank you Vincent, thank you Micheal. You raise the important need for the left to talk to…
Joel Isaacs: MIT, Secret Societies, and Powerful Institutions
A good listen. Thank you Vincent, thank you Micheal. You raise the important need for the left to talk to…
Max: Trump Is Quite Capable of an “October Surprise”
Slowing mail service might open the door to challenges to the election if they can’t steal it by other means.…
Michael: America’s Wars on Democracy in Rwanda and the DR Congo
Excellent interview. I realize a big expensive book about Africa is not usually a choice for non-specialists, but I have…
Michael: Memory Loss in the Garden of Violence
What an incredible essay John Dower wrote. We will never find it in our educational system.
Michael: How Trump broke America
"Trump has broken America," says Cole. This is a phrase that will remain and percolate after reading the article. But…
Michael: Reps. Ocasio-Cortez, Lieu Introduce Amendment to Curtail Federal Crackdown on Protesters
Shouldn't the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 against sending military troops into the US to enforce domestic policies relate to…
Max: Canadian Workers Fight to Nationalize GM Plant
Good idea and very doable. Other's like myself feel the same way. Linda McQuaig supports call for public ownership of…
Peter Bohmer: Questions Swirl Around Portland Police’s Coordination With Federal Officers
Excellent article,maybe change June 18 to July 18th.
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