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 […]
Government Shutdown: The Washington Circus Pissing Contest
The big Washington DC psychodrama unfolding is a likely partial shutdown of the federal government on Friday. The quality of the “debate” is in the mold of America’s favorite reality shows. A comparison could be made between the government shutdown chicken-game played by the political class and the scripted reality of any “Real Housewives” shows. […]
US Politics: A Pseudo Two Party System Where The Left Has No Voice
Since the United States became an empire in 1945, a constant factor at play has been a single political agenda in regard to America’s foreign policy. Ever since Harry Truman the underlying goals of all US policy decisions overseas, made by Democrats and Republicans Presidents alike, have been to assert and expand US global imperialism. […]
Climate Justice And Stupid White Men
Parse that carefully because it can be too easy to become focused on the “Stupid” part. It’s S-t-u-p-i-d W-h-i-t-e M-e-n. For completeness we should add “Old”, and “Rich” (and probably some other adjectives as well) because of course in addition to being a race and gender issue climate change is a class and generational one. […]
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 […]
