2008 All Over Again
“Britain’s withdrawal from the eurozone will damage not only the international banking system, but hamper Washington’s aggressive policies toward Russia and the Ukraine.”
The Times they are a Changing: Brexit, Trump and Lots of Anger
The impulse for change is sweeping through our world and people everywhere are responding; do what they will the politicians and ruling elite will be unable to counter the evolutionary forces.
Night thoughts on Trump and America
Our democratic institutions have so far stood the test and remain strong. America will be back.
The Pentagon’s new wonder weapons for world dominion
Or Buck Rogers in the 21st century.
Uncle Sam wants… your social security check
A Texas Republican, who's ready to retire with a nice pension, wants to cut Social Security benefits for everyone else by up to 69 percent.
Trump seeks to spend more on nuclear weapons but buys little added capability
Cost overruns are eating up a substantial portion of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s weapons budget.
Cops of the Pacific?
The U.S. Military’s role in Asia in the Age of Trump.
It’s time for progressives to raise their game
The progressive populist insurgency in the Democratic Party has tasted frequent victories this primary season: for our struggle has only begun.
Spike Lee Endorses Bernie Sanders in New Radio Ad
"Bernie takes no money from corporations. Nada. Which means he’s not on the take! And when Bernie gets into the White House, he will do the right thing!”
The fateful fist bump
If you thought the polarization of politics in the United States was corrosive, brace yourself for the even more corrosive polarization of geopolitics.