American progressives must understand that liberalism and fascism are partners in U.S. capitalism crime
Fascism uses violence, repression and control to maintain power; Liberal democracies protect the rights of the people “only so long as they comply with capitalism.” No 2688 Posted by fw, … Continue reading
SMACKDOWN: Canadian activist rebuts right-wing journalist’s “useful idiots” characterization of him
In his article about “Free Meng” event, National Post’s Ivison demeans Yves Engler and others who support release of Meng. — No 2687 Posted by fw, November 27, 2020 — … Continue reading
Bill C-12, Ottawa’s latest iteration of a climate plan, relies on expensive, unproven, unreliable technologies
Ottawa’s focus on market-driven carbon capture and storage solutions will not reduce emissions. –— No 2686 Posted by fw, November 24, 2020 — “Last week, the federal government released its … Continue reading
By now it must be obvious — Trump’s real plan is to make America ungovernable – Richard Heinberg explains
Where are these trends of political polarization and radicalization leading – Violent breakup or cathartic renewal? — No 2685 Posted by fw, November 22, 2020 — Richard Heinberg is a … Continue reading
Why all forms of democracy fail, including Citizen’s Assemblies
“Not the answer we asked for. That’s democracy for you, it seldom produces the results you might want.” — No 2684 Posted by fw, November 20, 2020 — Tim Watkins, the … Continue reading
Everything you need to know about face masks
CBC Marketplace tested over 20 different masks — Shows us best masks to wear, masks to avoid. — No 2683 Posted by fw, November 14, 2020 — “Months into the … Continue reading
Trump pockets “election defense” donations that he could use “to finance a post-election political career”
Behold the cruel irony of a Trump supporter holding a sign: “The Left will try to STEAL this election!” — No 2682 Posted by fw, November 13, 2020 — “As … Continue reading
Canadian Dimitri Lascaris raises troubling questions about the kind of president Joe Biden will be
He’s no saviour, there’s nothing progressive about him, he’s as beholden to the plutocracy as Trump. — No 2681 Posted by fw, November 12, 2020 — “Today, 12 years after … Continue reading
Americans and their leaders face ten daunting challenges in the next 4 years, says Dr. Nate Hagens
Biden faces challenge of navigating new existential challenges using failed economic and cultural tactics. — No 2680 Posted by fw, November 9, 2020 — To access links to other posts … Continue reading
Sixteen reasons why Democratic leaders almost blew the election
Instead of engaging in serious self-scrutiny, the Democrats are already looking for scapegoats to blame, asserts Ralph Nader. — No 2679 Posted by fw, November 7, 2020 — BREAKING — … Continue reading
Pity all critically-thinking, responsibly-informed American voters faced with “The worst choice ever.”
“Donald Trump is a disaster, but Joe Biden’s party is democratic in name only,” says critic Matt Taibbi. — No 2678 Posted by fw, November 2, 2020 — “Biden’s entire … Continue reading
Dark humor for Americans seeking answers for a government without a clue
Stephan Pastis, creator of Pearls Before Swine, lets his comic strip characters reflect his own world view. — No 2677 Posted by fw, November 1, 2020 — Pearls Before Swine … Continue reading