Biden’s ill-conceived virtual “Summit for Democracy” reflects misunderstanding of “democracy”
The U.S. should start with the reconstruction of its own democracy before preaching to others. — No 2806 by fw, December 12, 2021 — My synopsis of key ideas Professor … Continue reading
Although the exposure of corporate wrongdoing has soared in the US, calls for action are muted. How come?
Ralph Nader finds answers in his comparison of government responses to writings in the 1960s with reactions to today’s tomes. –— No 2803 by fw, December5, 2021 — Summary of … Continue reading
Rise of “populist politicians” in U.S. advances democracy’s decline, says former Trump adviser
Trump will ride his “Big Lie” about “The Stolen Election” right through the 2022 primaries and the 2024 presidential election, says Dr. Fiona Hill. — No 2789 by fw, October … Continue reading
“I say: Goodbye America; you won’t be missed.” Civil rights lawyer, Guy Saperstein, re his move to France
“I’ve become convinced that America is in terminal decline and that the battle for justice and equity is hopeless.” — No 2787 by fw, October 10, 2021— “My wife and … Continue reading
How Democrat and Republican parties work together against “We, the People”: Ralph Nader explains
Politicians from both parties exploit voters on behalf of their big corporate bosses. — No 2782 by fw, October 2, 2021— polarized – divided or cause to be divided into … Continue reading
With stirring words, Patrick Lawrence lifts the curtain on the tragic decline of American democracy
The American people can ignore the call for action, but to their great cost, says Lawrence. — No 2776 by fw, September 8, 2021 — “The generation of ’68, les … Continue reading
Accounts of fascist homicidal violence presented at Hearing of House Select Committee on January 6 riot
No display of seriousness and passion from Committee’s Democrats, while Republicans exhibited fascist tendencies for their Fuhrer. — No 2762 by fw, July 30, 2021 — Here is my summary of … Continue reading
U.S. (likely) headed for “Violent Future”, concludes respected author, Richard Heinberg
Heinberg bases his diagnosis on evidence from past and current academic studies and recent events that heighten fear of coming “civil violence” No 2761 by fw, July 29, 2021 “A … Continue reading
Thoughts on the weakening of democracy in America over the decades, by Chris Hedges
America’s capitalist-based form of democracy has been eradicated, reconfigured into an oligarchy, controlled by global speculators. — No 2705 Posted by fw, February 1, 2021 — In a recent appearance … Continue reading
Critics weigh in with critical take on Biden’s inaugural address and prospects for his administration
Whatever their differences, both Democrats and Republicans represent the same oligarchy. — No 2700 Posted by fw, January 21, 2021 — Below are excerpts from leading online sources with their … Continue reading
Chris Hedges and Cornel West discuss the meaning and significance of Jan. 6 mob insurrection
Read a full transcription of the discussion here, organized under nine headings. –- No 2698 Posted by fw, January 13, 2021 — ***** “From time to time, people suggest to … Continue reading
Trump betrays followers in video expressing “outrage” over their “violence, lawless attack” on Congress
So what’s next for his unruly mob he has thrown under the bus? An attack on the White House or his Mar A Lago Estate? No 2697 Posted by fw, … 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
Bearing witness to the evidence of despair and decay in the United States, by Chris Hedges
Author, activist, dissident, Hedges examines the cultural and social forces that have given rise to extremism in America. — No 2674 Posted by fw, October 25, 2020 — Author, activist … Continue reading
Why America has failed to derail Trump’s dictatorial presidency
Trump has intimidated almost everyone with any power or influence into submission or silence, contends Ralph Nader. — No 2669 Posted by fw, October 12, 2020 — “Let’s give dangerous, … Continue reading
Regardless of who wins the election, the result will be the same – Consolidation of oligarchic power
Trump is certainly more of a threat to an open society, but a vote for Biden is assuredly not the solution. — No 2658 Posted by fw, September 2, 2020 … Continue reading
The US is headed for a descent into civil war and fascism, warns Finian Cunningham
American citizens are being misled by their “fake political representatives” – Little wonder that people have taken to shooting one another. — No 2657 Posted by fw, September 1, 2020 … Continue reading
Sure signs of perilous times in America: Trump out to sabotage election; Biden cognitively deteriorating
Historian Paul Street’s analysis of what’s happening, urges anti-Trump Americans to start organizing, hit the streets now. — No 2651 Posted by fw, August 9, 2020 — “It is true … Continue reading
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