Our media is mired in cynicism, regardless of the label of mainstream or alternative. Sadly, it is what seems to drive the news. People flock to the latest disaster, scenario of hopelessness, or individual story that proves things can get so much worse for us . . . personally. The […]
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In Israel mainstream media are being accused of burying their heads in the sand over coverage of the biggest anti-government protests the country has seen in decades. Tens of thousands of people, fed up with deteriorating living standards, are staging demonstrations calling for Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stand down. […]
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The greatest nation in the world is unable to address its greatest challenges. And that’s the real tragedy of the faux catastrophe in Washington. You can’t help but be depressed by the game of debt-ceiling chicken being played in Washington. The greatest nation in the world is paralyzed by something […]
Nearly three years after the Icelandic economy imploded, the country appears to be recovering, and some believe its approach may offer a possible solution to Europe’s debt problems. Iceland does not seem like a country in the grip of a crisis. On my first day the sun was shining brightly […]
[ If you would like a crystal ball glimpse of what may be in store for Americans and other westerners in the upcoming years – check out what has already happened to Argentina ] [youtube]PDKeQ4IACJ4[/youtube] How the poor of Argentina are trading goods and services in a global exchange network. […]
Empires are built through the promotion and backing of local collaborators who act at the behest of imperial rulers. They are rewarded with the outward symbols of authority and financial handouts, even as it is understood that they hold their position only at the tolerance of their imperial superiors. Imperial […]
Jane Kelsey lays it out. She is one of New Zealand’s best-known critical commentators on issues of globalisation, structural adjustment and decolonisation. She has taught at the University of Auckland since 1979, specialising in socio-legal studies, criminology, policy and international economic regulation. TPP Watch Website [youtube]tgYbFjmtCAU[/youtube] [youtube]W1F34ajO0GA[/youtube]
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The dire straits of the middle class of America has made it near impossible for our politicians to keep up the pretense that our current government truly works for the “people.” Between the multiple overt and secretive bailouts, the massive bonuses and the circular use of our tax money […]