Our civilization is hell-bent on destroying itself, warns UK Global Systems prof
Dr. James Dyke proposes an escape plan from the terrifying prison humans have created over many generations, but … No 2483 Posted by fw, June 23, 2019 It was the … Continue reading
Ottawa contracts “hired gun” to coordinate efforts to oust President Maduro
Is new hire, Allan Culham, Ottawa’s version of Washington’s democracy-crushing Elliott Abrams? No 2482 Posted by fw, June 18, 2019 “The brazenness of Ottawa’s intervention in the South American country’s … Continue reading
OTTAWA COMPLICIT? — Horrendous impact of US sanctions on economy and health of Venezuelans
Washington boasts about hardship they have caused — By UN definition, it’s “genocide,” alleges The Lancet. No 2481 Posted by fw, June 17, 2019 “Since 2014, 43 unilateral, coercive measures … Continue reading
The Great Simplification coming next decade with 30% drop in capitalist economies, says Dr. Nate Hagens
Globally, we’re turning into an energy-squandering superorganism, like some energy-hungry, blind, purposeless amoeba. No 2480 Posted by fw, June 10, 2019 To access links to other posts by Nate Hagens … Continue reading
UK university event tackles climate emergency, draws large audience — A model for Canadian universities?
Two-hour video of the event features short presentations from panel of ‘provocateurs’, and Q&A discussion. No 2479 Posted by fw, June 6, 2019 “Last week I went to an excellent, … Continue reading
Vicious Trump administration plans to cut off Venezuelan food program for 6 million low-income families
Calculated strategy is to push the poor to starvation so they will rise up against Maduro. No 2478 Posted by fw, June 4, 2019 “One thing is clear. The U.S. … Continue reading
Was CBC’s coverage of Juan Guaidó’s failed coup a propaganda attempt at “Manufacturing Consent”? 3/3
CBC’s propaganda exposed — April 30 broadcast of failed coup in Venezuela riddled with blatant manufactured propaganda. No 2477 Posted by fw, June 1, 2019 “In this post, Part 3, … Continue reading
Was CBC’s coverage of Juan Guaidó’s failed coup a propaganda attempt at “Manufacturing Consent”? 2/3
Can Manufacturing Consent provide criteria by which to evaluate CBC’s coverage as propaganda? No 2476 Posted by fw, May 26, 2019 In Part 1, I asked readers to reflect on … Continue reading
Was CBC’s coverage of Juan Guaidó’s failed coup a propaganda attempt at “Manufacturing Consent”? 1/3
Judge for yourself – Watch video of CBC’s coverage; Read detailed description of video; Take a look at brief intro to “Manufacturing Consent” as propaganda model. No 2475 Posted by … Continue reading
“What if Seattle is dying and we don’t even know it” – Ruination of Seattle exposed in shocking video
Seattle’s government in denial – City’s website ignores gravity of breakdown. No 2474 Posted by fw, May 17, 2019 “Breaking News leads KOMO News @ 11 p.m. on May 15 … Continue reading
Venezuela: As suffering of poorest worsens, Trudeau-Freeland blunder ahead without moral compass
Ottawa’s abetting of US-led illegal sanctions loots Venezuelan economy, contributes to deaths of 40,000 over past two years No 2473 Posted by fw, May 12, 2019 “The effort Justin Trudeau … Continue reading
When it comes to fully explaining the global predicament we’re facing, the story is totally inaccurate
Our focus on climate change as the main problem has diverted our attention from significant other resource and environmental problems. No 2472 Posted by fw, May 10, 2019 “The climate … Continue reading
Ocasio-Cortez’ vision of a Green New Deal is futile if it’s executed within a capitalist system
Any movement that doesn’t confront the power and wealth of the ruling elites will be undermined and eventually destroyed. No 2471 Posted by fw, May 9, 2019 “A Green New … Continue reading
Ottawa reaffirms support for US-led regime change in Venezuela, despite Guaidó’s failed coup attempt
Trudeau makes pitch to Cubans to cloak “savage imperialist aggression in ‘humanitarian’ and ‘democratic’ garb.” No 2470 Posted by fw, May 9, 2019 “In the wake of the failure of … Continue reading
Dimitri Lascaris exposes myths perpetrated by US, Canada, EU to support Venezuelan coup attempt
VIDEO: Lascaris’ slams PM Trudeau, Foreign Minister Freeland, and CBC’s Adrienne Arsenault for Manufacturing Consent. No 2469 Posted by fw, May 5, 2019 “The primary basis of his [Guaidó’s] presidency … Continue reading
Response to CBC Ombudsperson’s dismissal of complaints re Venezuelan coverage
Criticisms raised by complainants are valid — “CBC’s overall coverage was one-sided and tilted against Maduro,” says Helga Wintal No 2468 Posted by fw, May 4, 2019 “In conclusion, I … Continue reading
CBC Ombudsperson responds to Helga Wintal’s letter of complaint re National News Venezuelan coverage
Ombudsperson dismisses complaints, concludes CBC is making “appropriate efforts to be accurate, balanced and impartial.” No 2467 Posted by fw, May 3, 2019 Just to recap: On February 19, 2019, … Continue reading
Greta Thunberg’s moving full speech to UK Parliament — She is one amazing person
“You lied to us. You gave us false hope. You told us that the future was something to look forward to.” No 2466 Posted by fw, April 29, 2019 Below … Continue reading
Trump’s heartless, “illegal” sanctions on Venezuela caused an estimated 40,000-plus deaths in 2017-2018
The sanctions have “disproportionately harmed the poorest and most vulnerable Venezuelans” No 2465 Posted by fw, April 26, 2019 “Two American economists warn that U.S. sanctions targeting Venezuela ‘are a … Continue reading
