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.
My Tour of the Victims of Modern Capitalism: Part I Haiti
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.
On Caravans and Conservatives
There is a huge caravan of refugees on their way to the United States, fleeing social conditions that the United States was instrumental in creating. What is our moral responsibility in preserving the basic human dignity and secure the fundamental human rights of these people? And how do we prepare ourselves for doing just that? This is the real issue, and this is exactly what we are not talking about.
The Syrian Missile Strikes and Civil War in Context
Does firing missiles at a dictator who holds no value to human life an effective strategy?
The North Korean Pissing Match
A HUMBLE ATTEMPT TO ADD CONTEXT AND ANALYSIS TO THE ESCALATING CONFLICT WITH NORTH KOREA
The Russia Thing
We need to slow our thinking down on the so-called Trump/Russia scandal. Fight for a comprehensive investigation, but not to the neglect of other, more pressing issues.
A Taste of Our Own Medicine
HAS ANY NATION DISRUPTED MORE ELECTIONS THAN THE UNITED STATES As an American, I must admit that I have a visceral anger and embarrassment when I examine the growing evidence of Russian interference in the US election in favor of a carnival barker with no right to be anywhere near the White House, let alone... Continue Reading →
RIP Tom Hayden
ICONIC SIXTIES MOVEMENT LEADER REFLECTS ON HIS LIFE Tom Hayden was a founder of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and one of the authors of the inspiring Port Huron Statement. As such, Hayden was instrumental in redefining American Liberalism as a movement dedicated to equality, peace and justice. Those dedicated to these values,... Continue Reading →
Brexit, Neoliberalism and Empire
BREXIT IS JUST ANOTHER SYMPTOM OF A DISEASED GLOBAL SYSTEM Yesterday I sat down to make sense of the Brexit vote. This was asking a bit much as the "leave" vote seemed such a clear folly that it is mind-boggling that it happened at all. So I sat behind my computer and tried to concentrate... Continue Reading →
