Based on Margaret Atwood’s bestselling book Payback Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth, The documentary film ‘Payback’ offers a fascinating look at debt as a mental construct and traces how it influences relationships, societies, governing structures and the fate of the planet. [youtube]2svBSHoGWew[/youtube] Some additional filmmaker interview footage here […]
Corporate Corruption
Explains the basic mechanics of fractional reserve banking in very simple terms with examples. . Read Article Here X
According to a new report from the Associated Press, a record 45% of the 1.6 million veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are seeking compensation for service-related injuries. This is more than double the rate for Gulf War veterans. For all the publicity given to “Gulf War syndrome,” […]
The fighting in the Abyan Province continues to escalate over the weekend, with Yemen’s military claiming “at least 62 militants” killed on Saturday alone, bringing the week-long toll to several hundred. Everyone slain has been officially labeled “al-Qaeda” by Yemen’s Defense Ministry, though in many cases they have been […]
Francis Boyle : Judgement at Indonesian hearing may help push case at ICC, Obama in violation for not pursuing indictment [youtube]ZKKJA6qIlsw[/youtube] Thanks to https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRealNews for the video [ The Real News is well worth subscribing to, IMOHO ]
Once upon a time, the largest U.S. cities were the envy of the entire world. Sadly, that is no longer the case. Sure, there are areas of New York City, Boston, Washington and Los Angeles that are still absolutely beautiful but for the most part our major cities are rapidly […]
More bombings in Damascus – Is Syria headed to a civil war in spite of the UN ceasefire? Clashes have erupted between pro and anti Assad groups in northern Lebanon and news of a group of Lebanese pilgrims abducted by anti-government armed groups in Syria. Is Syrian violence spreading into […]
A clip about the corrupt westminster system. His comments about how politicians claim a mandate for this and that after they are elected, much like king john is claiming for asset sales, are pertinent. Worth listening to, if you haven’t already. [youtube]_1UDxgTrR08[/youtube]
New Zealand says it will withdraw its small contingent of troops from Afghanistan a year earlier than planned. Prime Minister John Key told reporters Tuesday that the 145 New Zealand troops stationed in Bamiyan province will come home in late 2013 rather than 2014. [ Big deal. That’s still 18 […]
A fearsome [ yet, obsolete ] Royal Navy nuclear-powered submarine is on its way to the Falklands as tensions simmer on the 30th anniversary of Britain’s war with Argentina. HMS Talent, armed with Tomahawk missiles, was despatched in a show of power after Argentina increased friction over the disputed islands […]