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    Author: Eddie Rockerz

    peace, love, truth & balance are what I strive to maintain & promote, no matter the cost. That's enough about me. Truth be told, I am you, fundamentally.

    The Conservative Fever Swamp is Reaching Critical Mass

    LISTEN The deeply racist and conspiratorial constituency has been part of the party for decades but it wasn’t always the dominant strain. Today it clearly is and…… Read more “The Conservative Fever Swamp is Reaching Critical Mass”

    November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    Everybody Knows the Fight was Fixed by Edward Curtain

    Source: EdwardCurtin At the end of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play, A Doll’s House, Nora, the aggrieved wife, leaves her husband’s house and all the illusions that sustained…… Read more “Everybody Knows the Fight was Fixed by Edward Curtain”

    November 17, 2020November 18, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    Carl Jung’s Philosophy of The Shadow

    According to Jung the shadow possess the most inferior characteristics of the psyche that all men try to relinquish. The shadow might be a desire frowned on…… Read more “Carl Jung’s Philosophy of The Shadow”

    November 15, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    The Winter of Our Discontent

    November 13, 2020November 13, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    American Psychosis

    American Psychosis is a short documentary film inspired by an essay of the same name written by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author and activist Chris Hedges. The film…… Read more “American Psychosis”

    November 11, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    Poet’s Nook: “The Alive Ones” by Caitlin Johnstone

    The opposite of life is not death. The opposite of life is habit. One who moves from cradle to gravein the flip book illusion we call timewithout…… Read more “Poet’s Nook: “The Alive Ones” by Caitlin Johnstone”

    November 7, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    Musings

    November 6, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    American Requiem by Chris Hedges

    Source: Scheerpost Well, it’s over. Not the election. The capitalist democracy. However biased it was towards the interests of the rich and however hostile it was to…… Read more “American Requiem by Chris Hedges”

    November 6, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    Mass Protest Is Coming and the Cops Are on Trump’s Side

    LISTEN Source: Source: Movement Memos What will protest look like during a fascist power grab? Kelly Hayes talks with Shane Burley, author of Fascism Today: What It…… Read more “Mass Protest Is Coming and the Cops Are on Trump’s Side”

    November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    The God Plant

    WATCH: The God Plant This documentary seeks to be the ultimate Odyssey of exploration into Cannabis and its uses starting from the formation of the Endocannabinoid system…… Read more “The God Plant”

    November 2, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    In Conversation: Chauncey DeVega & Paul Mason – Donald Trump’s Followers Fear the Freedom and Humanity of People Who are Not Like Them

    LISTEN Paul Mason is a journalist, writer, film-maker and public speaker. He is the author of six books, including Postcapitalism. Paul Mason warns that the Democratic Party…… Read more “In Conversation: Chauncey DeVega & Paul Mason – Donald Trump’s Followers Fear the Freedom and Humanity of People Who are Not Like Them”

    November 1, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    On Trump’s Megalomania by Evaggelos Vallianatos

    Source: Muck Rack I have been observing Trump since 2016. He is a despot in a business suit. He is undermining the government and the health of…… Read more “On Trump’s Megalomania by Evaggelos Vallianatos”

    October 29, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    Musings

    “The poor and the underclass are growing. Racial justice and human rights are non-existent. They have created a repressive society and we are their unwitting accomplices .…… Read more “Musings”

    October 29, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    American Mythology: The Presidency of Donald Trump

    American Mythology Part 1: Manufacturing the Carnage American Mythology Part 2 : Administration of Xenophobia American Mythology Part 3: The Neo-Confederate in Chief American Mythology Part 4:…… Read more “American Mythology: The Presidency of Donald Trump”

    October 27, 2020October 28, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    In Conversation: Chauncey DeVega & Ralph Nader – “In the swing states, you have to vote for Joe Biden”

    LISTEN Ralph Nader is a world-renowned author, attorney, consumer advocate and activist, as well as five-time presidential candidate who has been fighting for the freedoms and rights…… Read more “In Conversation: Chauncey DeVega & Ralph Nader – “In the swing states, you have to vote for Joe Biden””

    October 27, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    Musings

    Before you ignore another homeless person on the street, just remember that that could be someone’s father or someone’s mother and they have a story.Take time to…… Read more “Musings”

    October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    Sending Trump to Hell by Ariel Dorfman

    Source: TomDispatch For some time now, I’ve wanted to send Donald Trump to Hell. I mean this literally, not as a figure of speech. I want him…… Read more “Sending Trump to Hell by Ariel Dorfman”

    October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    We Have Built an Unethical World – Now We’re Reaping Environmental Disaster by Cat J. Zavis

    Source: Tikkun In Jewish liturgy we have a daily prayer (from Deuteronomy 11:13-21) that is the second paragraph of the Shema. We repeat this particular paragraph two…… Read more “We Have Built an Unethical World – Now We’re Reaping Environmental Disaster by Cat J. Zavis”

    October 24, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    Musings: What If The US Congress Had The Courage To Speak Unvarnished Truth?

      An imaginary speech from an imaginary Senator in the Judiciary Committee hearing with Judge Barrett: “Mr. Chairman, I will ask no questions because there’s no point…… Read more “Musings: What If The US Congress Had The Courage To Speak Unvarnished Truth?”

    October 22, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    US Politics Isn’t ‘Polarized’; It’s In Almost Universal Agreement by Caitlin Johnstone

    Source: Caitlin Johnstone When you look at U.S. politics, it appears as though there are two mainstream political factions that very strongly disagree with one another. “Divided”…… Read more “US Politics Isn’t ‘Polarized’; It’s In Almost Universal Agreement by Caitlin Johnstone”

    October 22, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    Poet’s Nook: “As I Wait For Her To Awake” by Shane Adair

      From my chair the clouds drift by like ocean liners at sea. In front of them a tall tree barely sways, barren and seemingly still. When…… Read more “Poet’s Nook: “As I Wait For Her To Awake” by Shane Adair”

    October 22, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    Dystopian Plagues, Pandemic Fears, and Fascist Politics in the Age of Trump by Henry A. Giroux

    Source: Tikkun Reality now resembles a dystopian world that could only be imagined as a harrowing work of fiction or biting political commentary. The works of George…… Read more “Dystopian Plagues, Pandemic Fears, and Fascist Politics in the Age of Trump by Henry A. Giroux”

    October 20, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    Chris Hedges : The Politics of Cultural Despair

    Author, activist and dissident Chris Hedges spoke at The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy NY on October 16, 2020. In this talk he examines the cultural…… Read more “Chris Hedges : The Politics of Cultural Despair”

    October 20, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    Musings

    October 19, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    Poet’s Nook: “Crossroads” by Louise Glück

        My body, now that we will not be traveling together much longer I begin to feel a new tenderness toward you, very raw and unfamiliar,…… Read more “Poet’s Nook: “Crossroads” by Louise Glück”

    October 18, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    Sen. Booker Questions Amy Coney Barrett on Systemic Racism

    Cory Booker felt the need to explain systemic racism in the justice system to Judge Barrett after she admits she hasn’t looked into it. Can you believe…… Read more “Sen. Booker Questions Amy Coney Barrett on Systemic Racism”

    October 18, 2020October 18, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    “Goodbye Middle Class: Half Of All American Workers Made Less Than $34,248.45 Last Year” by Epic Economist

    Living On The Edge Of The ‘Vanishing Middle Class’ Source: Epic Economist  “If you are making less than $3,000 a month, you have plenty of company, because…… Read more ““Goodbye Middle Class: Half Of All American Workers Made Less Than $34,248.45 Last Year” by Epic Economist”

    October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    Musings

    “If the sun is shining, stand in it- yes, yes, yes.  Happy times are great, but happy times pass – they have to- because time passes. The…… Read more “Musings”

    October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    Why Your Vote Might Not Matter

    For more details on the GOP’s plan to steal the 2020 elections, see this eye-opener –

    October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    In Conversation: Chauncey DeVega & Cornel West – Reflections on Donald Trump, the Virus, and Questions of Karma and Justice

    LISTEN Dr. Cornel West is professor of the Practice of Public Philosophy at Harvard and a professor emeritus at Princeton. He is the author of several bestselling…… Read more “In Conversation: Chauncey DeVega & Cornel West – Reflections on Donald Trump, the Virus, and Questions of Karma and Justice”

    October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    Poets Nook: “Why Aren’t We Screaming Drunks?” by Hafiz

    The sun once glimpsed God’s true natureAnd has never been the same.Thus that radiant sphereConstantly pours its energyUpon this earthAs does He from behindThe veil.With a wonderful…… Read more “Poets Nook: “Why Aren’t We Screaming Drunks?” by Hafiz”

    October 13, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    The Racist Myths of Population Growth

     

    October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

    Musings

    October 12, 2020 by Eddie Rockerz

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