On or about March 12, 2016, there was violence on the campaign trail. I do not now recall exactly where. Violence during a presidential campaign is not unheard of, but at that date and at the intensity of the event that involved numerous people being bloodied, it was unusual. It seemed to be a harbinger […]
Today I Recommend 10/23/16
The Election Is Rigged, But Not as Trump Would Have Us Believe Web Publication: Reason.com, by Sheldon Richman Helpful advise, pre-Armageddon This article is an educational primer on all the issues that may very well come into play in the aftermath of the election when Trump, or Hillary’s people for that matter, decide to not […]
Thank you Julian
The conventional assumption is that Julian Assange is working for the Trump campaign. Likewise, those who subscribe to the idea of Russian hack sources are thinking the same direction, although if true, Russian motives are sure to be more complex. Julian Assange has already declared a reason that he is releasing emails damaging to Hillary; […]
Today I Recommend 10/11/16
When Facebook decides who’s a terrorist Web Publication: Fusion, by Kristin V. Brown Tech children playing god The miracle of the World Wide Web was that suddenly, anyone with a connection could reach out and have an equal voice alongside all the powerful players that traditionally dictated public communication, such as the state and corporations. The […]
Today I Recommend 9/29/16
The Largest Prison Strike In US History Enters Its Second Week [9/16/16] Web Publication: The Intercept, by Alice Speri The expansion of slavery If you are a ‘law and order’ type, you’ll be inclined to pass this story off as “they get what they deserve.” However, it has important implications beyond the immediate right and wrong […]
Today I Recommend 9/21/16
Senator Warren to Wells CEO: Resign Web Publication: PYMTS.com, unattributed Pitchforks in hand The article I’m featuring today highlights Elizabeth Warren’s grilling of Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf over the bank’s practice of opening accounts in customers’ names and then charging them fees. This went on for quite some time, and Stumpf was finally called in front […]