The Mad Sociologist Blog

  • Who Are the 47%

    A Visual Snapshot of the People the Romney Campaign has Written Off   I was planning a commentary on Mitt Romney’s infamous 47% assertions. As I started my research, however, I discovered that much of what I would have added to the conversation has already been adequately covered. Since it’s my goal that this blog Read more

  • Getting the Facts Before We Lash Out at Libya

    On Anger and Foreign Policy   We are all appalled at the brutal attack on a US embassy in Benghazi last week. Senseless killing cannot be condoned by civilized people regardless of the circumstances, be it an IED attack by an extremist terrorist group or a drone attack by a world power. Those who value Read more

  • To All of the New Users at the Mad Sociologist Blog

    A Welcome from Mike Andoscia   I am honored and, somewhat embarrassed, that there are so many new users at the Mad Sociologist Blog. I’m honored that so many people are turning to my humble blog and registering. I hope all of you find this a stimulating and satisfying look at the issues of the Read more

  • Food and a New Understanding of Public Space

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  • Bill Moyers Interviews Chris Hedges on Capitalist "Sacrifice Zones"

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  • The “Do Nothing” Elite

    Don’t believe the balderdash about how hard the super-rich work!   Mitt Romney, by his own admission, had nothing to do with his company, Bain Capital, from 1999-2002. During that time he was organizing the Olympics in Salt Lake City. However, according to a report in the Boston Globe, Mitt Romney remained the sole shareholder, Read more

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