I’m peripherally familiar with Frank Schaeffer – the man who, with his father, Francis Schaeffer, played an important role in the establishment of the Religious Right in the 1970s and 1980s. It wasn’t until I read Mark Morford’s article and … Continue reading →
I find the most intriguing writers while doing research on my interests. I would attribute that fact to the linking power of the World Wide Web, not to any particular expertise on my own part. This latest discovery was the … Continue reading →
While reading the comments posted about an article by David Sirota on the corrupting influence of military power in America, I came across a link to an interesting concept: Devon Noll, of Colbert, Washington, is planning a cross-country trip, starting … Continue reading →
For the last 30 years, conservatives have been worshipping at the altar of the Free Market. The right-wing populists, in their fierce defense of Corporate America and the financial oligarchy, tout the “free market” as the solution to everything. In … Continue reading →
The right-wing populists are after ACORN, again. Surprised? Yes? Why? They surreptitiously taped a couple of ACORN employees engaging in less-than-ethical behavior. Nothing new there – name me a company or an organization that doesn’t have a bad apple or … Continue reading →
I’m sure that the following article will put 98% of my readers to sleep, but I’m posting it for two reasons. First, I think it is important for Americans to learn something about socialism. The word has been tossed about … Continue reading →
Last fall, I published an essay by Laird Wilcox, in which he outlines the process by which the talking heads on the right-wing populist radio stations defame the character of liberals. Now that we have witnessed this process on multiple … Continue reading →
Last fall, I published a piece by Laird Wilcox that outlined the characteristics of an extremist. With the experience of the Town Hall meetings starting to be absorbed, I think this is a great opportunity to publish his essay once … Continue reading →
Apparently, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stepped on some toes with his speech at the United Nations. France led the exodus, as twelve countries walked out while Ahmadinejad delivered what some sources called a “fiery” speech that addressed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, … Continue reading →
While browsing tonight, I came across these remarkable thoughts: “I’m not saying he’s naive,” said Jon Alterman, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. “But governments don’t do things because they’re in the world’s interests. Governments … Continue reading →