Corporate globalization has crushed democratic choice, says George Monbiot
The power that once belonged to those of us living in a democracy is slipping away to places out of our reach. No 1847 Posted by fw, December 16, 2016 “…under … Continue reading
Meet Gramma Tina and the Nanas, a UK anti-fracking group of moms rising up in resistance
Tina is facing £55,000 in court costs, and now prison threatens if she doesn’t pay up. No 1845 Posted by fw, December 13, 2016 “We’re very pleased to bring you the … Continue reading
With Trump, you get “the naked fist of a very frightening police state come down upon us,” warns Chris Hedges
“We have undergone a corporate coup d’état. The real centers of power are the military industrial complex, Wall Street, the security and surveillance state, and corporate power.” No 1822 Posted … Continue reading
Osgoode Hall law prof blasts Team Trudeau for rigging procedures to ram CETA through parliament
International Trade Committee’s Liberal-Conservative alliance conspires to keep critical CETA facts from Canadians. No 1816 Posted by fw, November 8, 2016 “We are faced with an anti-democratic agenda from the Liberals … Continue reading
Ten Canadian academics urge Wallonia not to succumb to our politicians’ “scare tactics”
Unlike Canada, Wallonia’s democratic processes have allowed for close and careful consideration of CETA’s flaws. No 1808 Posted by fw, October 23, 2016 “We write after reading news reports this past … Continue reading
Trudeau flip-flops on election promise to amend Bill C-51 with more oversight, reduced police powers
That was then. This is now. Liberals’ consultation paper indicates police concerns to take precedence over public concerns. No 1779 Posted by fw, September 17, 2016 “Canada’s Liberal government released a … Continue reading
The President who wowed Canada’s Parliament fails to impress Canadian professor
“President Barack Obama, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has failed to live up to the promises he made and the hopes he raised.” No 1723 Posted by fw, July 11, 2016 … Continue reading
Don’t ratify TPP, TTIP and CETA trade agreements, advises UN Independent Expert
These agreements “constitute an attack on the very essence of sovereignty and self-determination.” No 1722 Posted by fw, July 10, 2016 “In this report, I address multiple threats to the international … Continue reading
Canada’s system of parliamentary democracy is no closer to democracy than North Korea’s is, argues Rafe Mair
Bottom line, voters transfer their rights to MPs who then transfer your rights to party leaders for their exclusive use. No 1689 Posted by fw, June 1, 2016 “We operate under … Continue reading
Naked political opportunism drives US policy toward Israel, says US historian
Hillary Clinton claims a US-Israel alliance based on “shared values”. Sound familiar? No 1631 Posted by fw, March 31, 2016 “Who raises objections to the consequences of U.S. complicity in Israel’s … Continue reading
Big Money corrupts US democracy, no longer serves common good
The amount of money and number of lobbyists have gone through the roof, shutting down ability to self-govern. No 1618 Posted by fw, March 20, 2016 “In their new book, ‘Nation on … Continue reading
We’re on the edge of a cliff. It’s time for sustained acts of civil disobedience, says Jill Stein
US Green Party leader, Jill Stein, discusses solutions to America’s problems with Chris Hedges. No 1601 Posted by fw, February 25, 2016 “We do need sustained civil disobedience. And we need … Continue reading
TPP advocates promise balanced common good versus corporate interests. Really?
Beware — The promise doesn’t hold up under scrutiny of past trade agreements such as NAFTA No 1583 Posted by fw, January 31, 2016 “In simple terms, trade agreements are … Continue reading
TPP will likely lock Canada into morally lax power relationships, blocking positive change in key policy areas
“Obama administration has no interest in enforcing labor or environmental laws referred to in TPP agreement.” No 1582 Posted by fw, January 30, 2016 “The [US] Senate approved language saying … Continue reading
“I am strongly opposed to the TPP, and I echo calls to reject the agreement” – Elizabeth May, MP
“We cannot let the TPP move forward unless Canadians have signed on.” No 1579 Posted by fw, January 27, 2016 “This deal has serious implications for Canadian democracy, and our … Continue reading
The World Economic Forum at Davos “represents everything that is wrong with the world”
It is the purest expression of a world run by an “insular ruling elite” No 1577 Posted by fw, January 26, 2016 “ It’s easy to mock Davos – so … Continue reading
Is a stealth global coup d’état of democracy a real and present danger?
Nick Buxton unveils evidence that gatherings such as the WEF at Davos are the future of global governance. No 1575 Posted by fw, January 24, 2016 “The real concern about … Continue reading
DEMOCRACY SPRING — Huge U.S. civil disobedience march and sit-in planned for Washington this April
Action will demand Congress get big money out of politics, ensure free and fair elections. No 1568 Posted by fw, January 18, 2016 “It’s time to take mass nonviolent action … Continue reading
Is the Trans-Pacific Partnership incompatible with democracy? My letter to Trade Minister Freeland
This is my fourth letter to the Minister’s office. So far auto-responses but no answers to any of the issues I’ve raised. No 1565 Posted by fw, January 13, 2016 … Continue reading
