The Oakland Paradox: Obama, Weed and Guns
Two big stories in Oakland, California, on a single day. In one, the Obama administration is doing something about nothing. In another, it is doing nothing about a very big something. Bang!
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How War Reporting in Syria Makes a Larger Conflict Inevitable
Heart-rending accounts of Syrians suffering at the hands of their government make powerful storytelling. But they hide the big-picture: a trumped-up opportunity for the West and its Arab allies to remove yet another “inconvenient” regime.
The Jeb Scenario: Can You Say “President Bush” again?
Could we see a third Bush in the White House? You betcha—and soon. This is not just of casual interest—there’s a lot more than meets the eye. And it explains a lot about the death of democracy.
Monday Humor Break: The Lighter Side of NASCAR Politicking
Recently, Mitt Romney had a little trouble proving his “NASCAR cred.” Here’s some satirical video that may or may not be enlightening.
Subprime (Editorial) Real Estate: Why greed stories are for everyone
What happened to the guys who ruined our economy, making a huge profit by betting mortgages would tank? They’re making another huge profit, betting mortgages soar. But only other investors are supposed to be interested in this little non-morality play?
Is Israel Really Iran’s Main Adversary? The West Doth Protest Too Much
We’re being told that Israel is itching to take out the Iranian regime. But there are other players behind the scenes. And their warnings to Israel not to launch an attack on Tehran sound hollow.
So Pa, So Good…But Must Activists Always Align With Corporations to Win?
It’s possible to get Congress to spin on a dime—but only a corporate dime. An alliance between tech companies and activists seems to have scared off, at least temporarily, a threat of ‘net censorship. But how do we get elected officials to do the right thing when corporate entities aren’t on the public side?
Obama’s Only Friend Left?
Obama’s circle of friends shrinks. But “interesting” banker Robert Wolf remains. 99 percent, meet the One Percent, and their man with the president.
Ron Paul and God
Politicians certainly get religion when they have an eye on the White House. Even the no-nonsense Ron Paul knows he has to play the game to have a chance.
The Military and Those Strange Threats to Obama
A number of curious security breaches have dogged Obama. Are these simply bizarre, random events, or is someone sending someone a message? There’s a military thread running through it all, and we’d be prudent to take a closer look.
The Dominique Strauss-Kahn Case Revisited
We never did get resolution on the scandal that brought down a contender for the French presidency. Here are some further elements worth exploring.
The Saudi Arab Spring Nobody Noticed
When it comes to the media, all uprisings are not equal. Not when the oppressor is an ally and sitting on gobs of oil.