It is interesting to watch CNN and other liberal sources comment on the government shut down. Their approach is that the wall isn’t necessary for national security and that most of the […]
The Manufactured Crisis
Money-Launderer-in-Chief Trump, the capitalist media and socialism: A timeline
Here is a timeline of how the mainstream US capitalist media has covered the issue of Trump’s financial ties with the Russian mafia capitalist class. This timeline is significant, because it provides […]
Trump’s Oval Office Speech and Silence of Labor Leaders
Donald Trump has learned some lessons from the Republicans’ defeat last November. “America proudly welcomes millions of lawful immigrants who enrich our society and contribute to our nation. But all Americans are […]
Protest federal government shutdown!
“Absolutely. I am prepared,” said Donald Trump. Prepared for what? To keep (some of) the federal government shut down for months or a year or longer. Sure, he’s prepared. He’s got his […]
In free fall: The US stock market and mental state of US president
The stock market is in free fall. The federal government is in partial shutdown and nobody knows how long this will last. US foreign policy is unknown, while the executive branch of […]
Trump and capitalist democracy: A perfect storm coming?
“For two years, they tried to tutor and confine him. They taught him history, explained nuances and gamed out reverberations. They urged careful deliberation, counseled restraint and prepared talking points to try […]
Trump withdraws troops from Syria: What does it mean?
Horrifying the entire US foreign policy establishment, US President Trump announced a full withdrawal of US troops from Syria on Wednesday, Dec. 19. The announcement threw the entire US foreign policy establishment […]
The French Hillary Clinton and the American Marine Le Pen
“We shouldn’t change course because it is the right one and necessary.” French president Emmanuel Macron, saying that he will not concede to the protests against his tax increase. Just a week […]
2018 Midterm Elections: Voter Suppression, Racism and Chauvinism
The 2018 elections were a scandalous fraud, even by the standards of capitalist legality. The fact that the AFL-CIO completely ignored this is just the tip of the iceberg as far as […]
Voter Suppression: Another Tactic in Trump’s Drive for One-Man Rule
Oaklandsocialist has repeatedly pointed to Trump’s drive for one-man dictatorial rule. He is doing this by whipping up his supporters into a frenzy of denialism and hatred and outright violence. Through this, […]