Am I the only American not worried about this? Biden is a garden-variety neoliberal, just like every president who’s come before him since 1980 (with a few variations on the theme). His competitor is a sociopath, one that, fortunately, has …
Does Biden Face a “Delicate Dance” To Win Over the ‘Bernie Brothers?’ Read More »
Excellent point. If you’re a progressive and want to point out that Biden isn’t, that’s cool. If you think the kind of government found in the rest of the developed world, i.e., democratic socialism, isn’t right for the United States, …
Whenever I come across things like this video, I wonder: a) Do this guy and I actually live in the same country? and b) Has the person making this assertion ever run so much as a lemonade stand? Reagan claims …
Reagan in 1964: Socialism Is Coming for Your Business Read More »
It’s interesting to track celebrities’ reactions to Trump. He actually has a few supporters: Ted Nugent, Jon Voight, Gary Busey, Loretta Lynn, Kirstie Alley, Mike Tyson and few prominent criminal/misogynist rappers. In general, they tend to be people whose career …
From Energy Reports: The world’s first solar road in Normandy, northern France, which opened in 2016, has failed to meet expectations. The 2.8 square km of solar panels is in part damaged beyond repair and the 1km road did not …
From The New Yorker: Donald Trump may be the most erratic and intemperate man ever to occupy the Presidency, but, when it comes to protecting the public health of Americans, his actions have been unfailingly consistent. Since the day he took …
We’re looking at the endgame of (largely) unregulated capitalism. This is what greed and an icy cold indifference to human misery, left to their own devices, look like: unlimited political corruption, cruelty, poverty, a vanishing middle class, environmental devastation, racial …
In response to Trump’s new claim (see meme) that the coronavirus is a hoax perpetrated by the Democrats, a reader notes, “In a way, I am glad he is further exposing his utter insanity for all to see. We must …
No, Trump Has Not Crossed the Line, Because THERE IS No Line Read More »
As I’ve mentioned, the people I run into from outside the U.S., when asked about Trump, generally try to be kind, and say things like, “We just feel sorry for you.” While courtesy is a good thing, if you’d like …
“At a time when a leading presidential candidate and members of Congress are turning toward socialism, Amb. Haley argues there’s never been a more important time to stand for capitalism.” This is the level of ignorance that the Republicans are …
Understanding Capitalism and Democratic Socialism Read More »
