REFLECTIONS OF AN AFGHAN WAR PROTESTOR
Say Goodbye to Afghanistan
Manchinsplaining Budget Framing
We need a vaccine against the viral frames promoted by corporate interests in both parties.
But Afghanistan was an Almost Perfect War
But don't worry. There's still plenty of war to invest in.
The Late, Great United States
The future of democratic progress is in the hands of a party rung by Joe Biden and being manipulated by Joe Manchin. Yeah. That's not a good sign.
But Soleimani Was a Bad Guy!
On Assassination and American Exceptionalism
Impeaching the Imperial Presidency
Historically, Americans have had a narrow view of "high crimes and misdemeanors." Maybe we need to take a look at the global consequences of an imperial presidency rather than just those things that offend our sensibilities.
Teachers March on Emancipation Ave, for Immigrant Rights:
AND I WAS THERE. HERE'S WHAT I SAW
How Are We Going to Pay for This?
First, there's plenty of money for everyone to get the benefits that they want. There's absolutely no need to have debates about raising taxes, deficits or MMT. All such arguments are distractions. If we want to pay for things like Medicare for All, Free College, or the Green New Deal, we need look no further than the coffers of the Transnational Corporate Class.
My Tour of the Victims of Modern Capitalism: Part I Haiti
American pundits often bend over backward to equate Venezuela to the perils of socialism. By that metric, Haiti should certainly be a warning to the world about the perils of capitalism.
Remember When Americans Were Outraged About Foreign Interventions in Another Nation’s Politics
U.S. goals are clear. A U.S. friendly administration in Venezuela is a huge strategic advantage in the region. It's also good for business.
The Mad Sociologist Blog 