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”
Author: 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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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””
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”
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”
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”
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?”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
“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”
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”
Why Your Vote Might Not Matter
For more details on the GOP’s plan to steal the 2020 elections, see this eye-opener –
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”
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”