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Sunday, June 03, 2012
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Establishment Media
It\'s the day after the first of May and although there have been demonstrations throughout the U.S. and the rest of the world, the media have for the most part, studiously avoided any coverage. "The tree fell" but they didn\'t want to see it (or were they told to shut their eyes). Some might say that other events preempted the spotlight - like the "Obama Declaration" from Kabul? But the truth is that in its anti-establishmentarian role the Occupiers are seriously threatening the status quo.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Class of 2012 | Prospect Magazine
Class of 2012 | Prospect Magazine:
" Billionaire Warren Buffett says: “There’s class warfare, all right, but it’s my class, the rich class, that’s making war, and we’re winning.”
That just about sums it up. No matter what Romney the Robot says, with his $330 million nest egg he's so far up in the catbird seat that he has no idea how the 99% live, think and feel. George W Bush at leasy played at being just another one of the "good old boys" and his performance was almost convincing but when Romney talks about the "cheesy grits" it's far too obvious. If by some unfortunate chain of events the Robot gets into the White House, most of us, except Buffet and the other 1 per centers - are screwes.
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" Billionaire Warren Buffett says: “There’s class warfare, all right, but it’s my class, the rich class, that’s making war, and we’re winning.”
That just about sums it up. No matter what Romney the Robot says, with his $330 million nest egg he's so far up in the catbird seat that he has no idea how the 99% live, think and feel. George W Bush at leasy played at being just another one of the "good old boys" and his performance was almost convincing but when Romney talks about the "cheesy grits" it's far too obvious. If by some unfortunate chain of events the Robot gets into the White House, most of us, except Buffet and the other 1 per centers - are screwes.
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Friday, March 09, 2012
Elizabeth Warren’s Star Support Criticized - NYTimes.com
Elizabeth Warren’s Star Support Criticized - NYTimes.com:
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In our 21st century global village, the idea that residents of one geographic area should restrict their participation in the political process to that specific area is anachronistic and absurd. We are all citizens of the world and the locale of our current residence is of very little importance. Unfortunately, the politicians and their handlers will probably be one of the last to recognize this elemental fact.
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In our 21st century global village, the idea that residents of one geographic area should restrict their participation in the political process to that specific area is anachronistic and absurd. We are all citizens of the world and the locale of our current residence is of very little importance. Unfortunately, the politicians and their handlers will probably be one of the last to recognize this elemental fact.
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Senate Kills G.O.P. Bill Opposing Contraception Policy - NYTimes.com
Senate Kills G.O.P. Bill Opposing Contraception Policy - NYTimes.com:
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It was way too close for comfort. Casey and his two henchmen almost tipped it the other way and Collins was the only Repub. to vote "nay". If the Repubs win the White House and get control of the Senate we are totally screwed. So hitch up your belts, pull up your socks and get to work. We must work for every sane candidate that's running this year and do everything we can (that's legal) to block as many of the right-wing nuts that are trying to turn this democracy into a full-fledged oligarchy and who just might do it if they get elected.
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It was way too close for comfort. Casey and his two henchmen almost tipped it the other way and Collins was the only Repub. to vote "nay". If the Repubs win the White House and get control of the Senate we are totally screwed. So hitch up your belts, pull up your socks and get to work. We must work for every sane candidate that's running this year and do everything we can (that's legal) to block as many of the right-wing nuts that are trying to turn this democracy into a full-fledged oligarchy and who just might do it if they get elected.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Do We Need A President in 2013?
After the Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street and the Komen Story, we are beginning to realize that the people, and not just fat-cat politicians and .01% bosses, can and will have a significant say in the way things are run. If we start to examine the function of a President in 21st century American government, it\'s
Sunday, February 12, 2012
http://www.lettersofnote.com/2010/07/it-is-lovely-book.html
http://www.lettersofnote.com/2010/07/it-is-lovely-book.html
If only the President cared as much for his supporters as he does for animals (in story books)
If only the President cared as much for his supporters as he does for animals (in story books)
Friday, February 03, 2012
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Something to Shoot For - NYTimes.com
Something to Shoot For - NYTimes.com:
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They told me "Cheer up, things can't get any worse" so I cheered up and they passed HR822. Do we need any further proof that we now have a "Rogue legislature, that the members of Congress are completely out of control? Their willful disregard of the rights and needs of American citizens has reached a point where mass impeachment is urgent. These guys will do anything to for money and I do mean anything.
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They told me "Cheer up, things can't get any worse" so I cheered up and they passed HR822. Do we need any further proof that we now have a "Rogue legislature, that the members of Congress are completely out of control? Their willful disregard of the rights and needs of American citizens has reached a point where mass impeachment is urgent. These guys will do anything to for money and I do mean anything.
Thursday, November 03, 2011
The Dissent's Dilemma
American Crisis Politics | Dissident Voice:
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When you can't vote for Obama and you won't vote for any of the possible candidates on the Republican slate, what do you do?
Obama has betrayed our trust and demonstrated his intractable dedication to "business as usual". He has totally ignored virtually all of his campaign promises and allied himself solidly with Wall Street and the bankers. He has ignored the people like me and thousands of others who worked the phones and knocked on doors to get him elected. The idea of voting for him in 2012 is the farthest thing from my mind and yet it would take a command from heaven to make me vote for any of the people who have thus far presented themselves for the Republican ticket. Barring something miraculous from "Americans Elect" or another third party movement, I'm stuck. Right now it looks like abstention is the only possible solution and yet that seems like a cop out. What's a poor guy to do?
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When you can't vote for Obama and you won't vote for any of the possible candidates on the Republican slate, what do you do?
Obama has betrayed our trust and demonstrated his intractable dedication to "business as usual". He has totally ignored virtually all of his campaign promises and allied himself solidly with Wall Street and the bankers. He has ignored the people like me and thousands of others who worked the phones and knocked on doors to get him elected. The idea of voting for him in 2012 is the farthest thing from my mind and yet it would take a command from heaven to make me vote for any of the people who have thus far presented themselves for the Republican ticket. Barring something miraculous from "Americans Elect" or another third party movement, I'm stuck. Right now it looks like abstention is the only possible solution and yet that seems like a cop out. What's a poor guy to do?
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Addicted to Exercise? - NYTimes.com
Addicted to Exercise? - NYTimes.com: "On the basis of the latest brain research, as well as practical experience, let’s acknowledge this profound truth: altruism and generosity can be hedonistic pleasures.
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"On the basis of the latest brain research, as well as practical experience, let’s acknowledge this profound truth: altruism and generosity can be hedonistic pleasures." Evidently the Dalai Lama "nailed it" when he said "If you want to be really selfish, make others happy"
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"On the basis of the latest brain research, as well as practical experience, let’s acknowledge this profound truth: altruism and generosity can be hedonistic pleasures." Evidently the Dalai Lama "nailed it" when he said "If you want to be really selfish, make others happy"
Saturday, October 29, 2011
The American Dream is a Myth
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"Go to school, work hard, get a degree and you'll be a success" Maybe, once upon a time that was what people believed in America but it was a myth. Today,the son of a poor farmer will be lucky to farm, let alone become head of ConAgra and for 99% of us, "downward mobility" could be the latest trend. What was the
land of the free and the home of the brave" could soon become "the land of a few rich and the home of the slave"
Not surprisingly our ranking among the developed nations of the world in terms of social justice (poverty prevention,Overall poverty rate, Child poverty, senior citizen poverty, income inequality, education and health) is at 27th place only marginally ahead of Greece, Chili, Mexico and Turkey.
It is time for this country to reverse the politics and economic policies that have led to fall and take the steps that will put us back among the Scandinavian and other European nations where we belong.
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"Go to school, work hard, get a degree and you'll be a success" Maybe, once upon a time that was what people believed in America but it was a myth. Today,the son of a poor farmer will be lucky to farm, let alone become head of ConAgra and for 99% of us, "downward mobility" could be the latest trend. What was the
land of the free and the home of the brave" could soon become "the land of a few rich and the home of the slave"
Not surprisingly our ranking among the developed nations of the world in terms of social justice (poverty prevention,Overall poverty rate, Child poverty, senior citizen poverty, income inequality, education and health) is at 27th place only marginally ahead of Greece, Chili, Mexico and Turkey.
It is time for this country to reverse the politics and economic policies that have led to fall and take the steps that will put us back among the Scandinavian and other European nations where we belong.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Americans Staying Put More Than At Any Time Since WWII: Census
Americans Staying Put More Than At Any Time Since WWII: Census:
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"A Nation on the Move" has evolved into "The Stay at Home Nation" If you "Go West Young Man" You could end up in California which seems to in total meltdown. Our cities are in chaos, we are now witnessing the beginning of the end. The socio/economic model that served so well in the 20th century (especially the early year) has outlived its usefulness. We need a new model for the 21st
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"A Nation on the Move" has evolved into "The Stay at Home Nation" If you "Go West Young Man" You could end up in California which seems to in total meltdown. Our cities are in chaos, we are now witnessing the beginning of the end. The socio/economic model that served so well in the 20th century (especially the early year) has outlived its usefulness. We need a new model for the 21st
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Exercised Will Power Lately?
Will power is perhaps just another of 10,000 synapses in our brain wiring. There may be some genetic predisposition towards making (and breaking) good/bad habits or behavior and if we make the synapse early in life and exercise it regularly like jogging or compassion, it will remain strong and available when needed. If we do not exercise will power, it will eventually atrophy and vanish from our cerebral toolbox.
So it's vital that we exercise it frequently with daily "presses" (not heavyweights) and ocasional "gutbusters" like quitting smoking or being nice to our mothers-in-law.
Think of something really challenging: if you're a user, give up pot or booze (for at least ninety days to reap the benefits), bike or walk to work etc. MAKE SURE IT'S REALLY CHALLENGING ("no pain...") and you'll be sure that your will power is ready and waiting when you really need it.
So it's vital that we exercise it frequently with daily "presses" (not heavyweights) and ocasional "gutbusters" like quitting smoking or being nice to our mothers-in-law.
Think of something really challenging: if you're a user, give up pot or booze (for at least ninety days to reap the benefits), bike or walk to work etc. MAKE SURE IT'S REALLY CHALLENGING ("no pain...") and you'll be sure that your will power is ready and waiting when you really need it.
Monday, October 10, 2011
The Wall Street Occupiers and the Democratic Party | AlterNet
The Wall Street Occupiers and the Democratic Party | AlterNet: "Obama has been extraordinarily solicitous of Wall Street and big business – making Timothy Geithner Treasury Secretary and de facto ambassador from the Street; seeing to it that Bush’s Fed appointee, Ben Bernanke, got another term; and appointing GE Chair Jeffrey Immelt to head his jobs council."
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"Obama has been extraordinarily solicitous of Wall Street and big business – making Timothy Geithner Treasury Secretary and de facto ambassador from the Street; seeing to it that Bush’s Fed appointee, Ben Bernanke, got another term; and appointing GE Chair Jeffrey Immelt to head his jobs council."
Can or will Obama lead the country out from under the thumb of the Wall Street Fat cats. If he won't then we must find someone who will.
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"Obama has been extraordinarily solicitous of Wall Street and big business – making Timothy Geithner Treasury Secretary and de facto ambassador from the Street; seeing to it that Bush’s Fed appointee, Ben Bernanke, got another term; and appointing GE Chair Jeffrey Immelt to head his jobs council."
Can or will Obama lead the country out from under the thumb of the Wall Street Fat cats. If he won't then we must find someone who will.
Friday, October 07, 2011
Confronting the Malefactors - NYTimes.com
Confronting the Malefactors - NYTimes.com:
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The Politicians together with the media kept hoping that if they just ignored the Wall Street Protestors they would go away but as usual the politicians and the media were
DEAD WRONG!
They could not comprehend how these young, often ragtag people, camping in a park near the financial center of the world, without any apparent vertical organization, could be of any real significance. These chaotic manifestations of discontent completely outside of traditional political boundaries, have already toppled two oligarchic regimes and will soon knock off a few more. They might even shake the foundations of the anachronistic and impotent political systems in the U.S.
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The Politicians together with the media kept hoping that if they just ignored the Wall Street Protestors they would go away but as usual the politicians and the media were
DEAD WRONG!
They could not comprehend how these young, often ragtag people, camping in a park near the financial center of the world, without any apparent vertical organization, could be of any real significance. These chaotic manifestations of discontent completely outside of traditional political boundaries, have already toppled two oligarchic regimes and will soon knock off a few more. They might even shake the foundations of the anachronistic and impotent political systems in the U.S.
Friday, September 30, 2011
There Really Are Genetic Monsters in Our Midst
An Icy Political Vision - NYTimes.com:
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Perhaps we are looking at the most dangerous evolutionary trend the human race has ever undergone. That is the "depersonalization" of significant portion of the population. Maybe there are non-persons among us who exhibit most of the superficial characteristics of human persons but the genetic predisposition towards empathy and compassion are not present in their DNA and (most disturbingly) their descendants will continue and even further this genetic disorder in successive generations. When they cheer at execution statistics, defile military heroes because of their sexual orientation and display other forms of inhumane behavior, they are demonstrating seriously anti-social, perhaps even sociopathic tendencies. How do we this situation? It should not be ignored but most of the alternatives seem at this point, too horrible to consider.
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Perhaps we are looking at the most dangerous evolutionary trend the human race has ever undergone. That is the "depersonalization" of significant portion of the population. Maybe there are non-persons among us who exhibit most of the superficial characteristics of human persons but the genetic predisposition towards empathy and compassion are not present in their DNA and (most disturbingly) their descendants will continue and even further this genetic disorder in successive generations. When they cheer at execution statistics, defile military heroes because of their sexual orientation and display other forms of inhumane behavior, they are demonstrating seriously anti-social, perhaps even sociopathic tendencies. How do we this situation? It should not be ignored but most of the alternatives seem at this point, too horrible to consider.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
The Lost Decade? - NYTimes.com
The Lost Decade? - NYTimes.com:
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Mr. Brooks recommends that we "End corporate taxes and create a consumption tax."
That certainly clarifies which side "his bread is buttered on". It's a short hop to full-fledged Tea Party membership. Maybe he'll come out of the closet and start openly campaigning for Rick Perry. I've been an admirer Brooks' journalistic skills and occasionally his insight but this time he's stepped a bit too far. Note how he and his employers have studiously avoided the subject of the Wall Street Protests
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Mr. Brooks recommends that we "End corporate taxes and create a consumption tax."
That certainly clarifies which side "his bread is buttered on". It's a short hop to full-fledged Tea Party membership. Maybe he'll come out of the closet and start openly campaigning for Rick Perry. I've been an admirer Brooks' journalistic skills and occasionally his insight but this time he's stepped a bit too far. Note how he and his employers have studiously avoided the subject of the Wall Street Protests
Monday, September 26, 2011
NYPD, Unprovoked, Peppersprays Women Behind Barricade at Occupy Wall Street Protest | AlterNet
NYPD, Unprovoked, Peppersprays Women Behind Barricade at Occupy Wall Street Protest | AlterNet:
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Is this just a preview of a conflagration that could envelope the entire country ? With police and eventually the National Guard and Homeland Security on one side of the barriers and the people on the other?
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Is this just a preview of a conflagration that could envelope the entire country ? With police and eventually the National Guard and Homeland Security on one side of the barriers and the people on the other?
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Small Donors Are Slow to Return to the Obama Fold - NYTimes.com
Small Donors Are Slow to Return to the Obama Fold - NYTimes.com:
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Many people, like me, gave money, time and passion for Obama in his last run for the presidency but this year, I'm going to wait for "a sign" not from heaven but from Obama. A sign that he will deliver on at least some of the promises he made in the last campaign. A sign that he will not always act like a pragmatic college professor weighing all the pros and cons until the issue at hand is dead, trying to create bipartisan legislation with a totally polarized Congress matching our passion for true democracy and fair and just government with some of his own and most importantly, standing up to bullies in Congress and Big Business for average Americans who have been screwed over too much and too often.
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Many people, like me, gave money, time and passion for Obama in his last run for the presidency but this year, I'm going to wait for "a sign" not from heaven but from Obama. A sign that he will deliver on at least some of the promises he made in the last campaign. A sign that he will not always act like a pragmatic college professor weighing all the pros and cons until the issue at hand is dead, trying to create bipartisan legislation with a totally polarized Congress matching our passion for true democracy and fair and just government with some of his own and most importantly, standing up to bullies in Congress and Big Business for average Americans who have been screwed over too much and too often.
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