Obama’s Budget Plan: A “Kinder, Gentler” Corporatocracy
American society seems to have degenerated to the point that it resembles a massive factory floor, or plantation, rather than a sovereign country of free individuals. The extent of democracy is now limited to choosing who gets to be the foreman. The real bosses are far beyond the reach of, and accountability to, the American […]
Racism and How We Discuss the Arab Revolution
Image by L&K Designs – Go Here For T-Shirts and Other Products With This Great Design The goals of those that have risen up against the oppression of tyrannical governance are fighting for the basic rights and needs of all human beings. They want access to sufficient food and clean water. They want to […]
Egypt’s Unfinished Business and a Lesson For the Arab Revolution
It has become apparent that all of our most cynical readings of the situation in Egypt, since the supposed ouster of Hosni Mubarak, are being proved true by the continued oppression, and disenfranchisement, of the Egyptian people at the hands of the Military government. The aggressive midnight assault by police and military forces, to […]
Qur’an Burning Pastor Is Not Responsible For Afghanistan Murders
On March 20, 2011, Pastor Terry Jones of the Dove World Outreach in Gainesville, Florida, presided over a mock trial of the Muslim holy book, the Qur’an. Twelve members of his congregation, serving as jurors, found the Qur’an guilty of inciting rape, murder and terrorism. Pastor Jones then switched roles from Judge to executioner, of […]
Dudley Do-Right Takes Charge In Libya
It’s not the old empires of Britain or France, and it’s not the new empire of America. World leaders, in what seems a rare nod to appearances, have decided that Canada, or at least a Canadian general, will take a leadership role in the operations in Libya. Lt. General Charles Bouchard will take command of […]
