“Today’s Republican Party is one of the most dangerous organizations in human history.” – Noam Chomsky
“…[their] refusal to want to believe the evidence of historical facts involves lethal consequences.” No 1619 Posted by fw, March 21, 2016 “With terrifying clarity, the author and philosopher Noam Chomsky … Continue reading
“We own the world” – That’s America’s unspoken assumption, says Noam Chomsky
When you own everything, you fear everything, military expansion is the path to control, to security. No 1591 Posted by fw, February 10, 2016 “…expansion is the path to security. If … Continue reading
There is growing recognition and acceptance of the view that “The United States Created ISIS”
“If they [US-led coalition forces] manage to destroy ISIS, they will have something more extreme on their hands,” says Noam Chomsky. No 1590 Posted by fw, February 9, 2016 “There’s an … Continue reading
If the TPP is an immoral system that can’t be changed, will it do harm? Yes, said ‘citizen’ Chrystia Freeland
“Anyone who works in an immoral system is going to do harm. So change the system,” said Noam Chomsky No 1580 Posted by fw, January 28, 2016 And no one … Continue reading
Can anti-TPP forces triumph over tyrannical rich and powerful corporate and political policy makers?
“We are winning and can finish the job.” Sheer bravado? Or are there sure signs of cracks in the negotiations? No 1468 Posted by fw, October 4, 2015 “Many of … Continue reading
How the rich and powerful took over the world and rigged the system
And most people still don’t have a clue what hit them – and is still hitting them. No 1466 Posted by fw, October 2, 2015 “The investors and the, increasingly, … Continue reading
TPP free trade deal is really a stealth neoliberal assault on low-earners designed to protect investor rights
By favouring TPP, are Harper, Mulcair and Trudeau selling out Canadian workers to maximize corporate profits? No 1465 Posted by fw, October 1, 2015 “So we can’t say a lot … Continue reading
Why do people know so much about sports, so little about world affairs? asks Chomsky
Because our system of governance and media are not set up to engage people in meaningful discussions of critical issues, or seek public input and participation in decision making. No … Continue reading
What neoliberal capitalists don’t want you to know about how they rule the world
Noam Chomsky explains how we’re all being deceived and what we can do about it No 1326 Posted by fw, May 7, 2015 Neoliberalism is the defining political economic paradigm … Continue reading
Crisis in American democracy: Part 11 – Is it too late to save democracy from the vice grip of corporate and political elites?
No 343 Posted by fw, November 19, 2011 “The public mind might have funny ideas about democracy. . . . if the society is based on control by private wealth … Continue reading
