Recently a documentary came out about Occupy Oakland, whose second birthday is approaching. As somebody who was intimately involved in Occupy, especially in its early and most radical period, I took a […]
The German Elections
Note: National elections were held in Germany on Sunday, Sept. 22. As the most powerful capitalist country in the European Union, these elections hold more than just national importance. Below a German […]
Industry funding scientific research
Here is an interesting article on the links between scientific researchers and private industry. It seems that the European Union is considering regulating endocrine disrupting chemicals. Recently, 18 scientists signed an editorial criticizing […]
Now It’s Getting Really Serious
When Wall St. investor gurus start looking at environmental issues and resource depletion issues as a major factor in investing, then you know things are really serious. Here’s an interview from today’s […]
“Drill, Baby, Drill” – Video from a Former Fracker
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Charlie Rose Interview with Assad
Here is the link to the full interview US “news” caster Charlie Rose did with President Assad. Exercise extreme care in watching it, because you may intend to only watch a few […]
Oakland’s Boating Community
Many people in Oakland don’t know it, but we have our own boating community. This little community is one of many that add to the “flavor” here… The real estate interests are […]
Patriotism and the Stockholm Syndrome
by John Reimann In the world of human psychology, sometimes a victim bonds with is or her abuser. It’s called the Stockholm syndrome, and Wikipedia describes it as ‘a form of traumatic […]
The Gangsters Fall Out Amongst Themselves
(Right photo: Doug McCarron – second from left – and his mob; left photo: Chicago gangsters) Doug McCarron, president of the carpenters union, has always led the union leadership in backwardness, selfishness, […]
Slowly Slipping Away
Its powers and control are slowly slipping away, and that makes the monster even more dangerous. We are referring to the world domination exercised by US capitalism. An essential part of this […]