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oftwominds-Charles Hugh Smith: What Choice Do We Have?
oftwominds-Charles Hugh Smith: What Choice Do We Have?. The bottom line for the vast majority of us is that there is an extremely high price to be paid for independence from fealty to the State or Corporate America. It’s jolly good fun to discuss alternatives to the doomed status quo, but what choice do most […]
Democracy or The Rule of Law – Ludwig von Mises Institute Canada
Democracy or The Rule of Law – Ludwig von Mises Institute Canada. One of the most heated topics last month was the protest in Hong Kong, led by students who were later joined by other Hong Kong citizens. The main issue between the government and the protesters is the Chief Executive Election method for 2017. […]
EU imposes sanctions on Ukraine rebel vote organizers | Reuters
EU imposes sanctions on Ukraine rebel vote organizers | Reuters. (Reuters) – The European Union has imposed sanctions on the organizers of rebel elections in eastern Ukraine this month, the bloc said on Saturday, hitting the separatists and their organizations with asset freezes and travel bans. As reporting by Reuters on Thursday, EU governments decided to add […]
Want to See How Governments Are Making Real Progress? Look to the Cities Tackling Our Biggest Problems by Sarah van Gelder — YES! Magazine
Want to See How Governments Are Making Real Progress? Look to the Cities Tackling Our Biggest Problems by Sarah van Gelder — YES! Magazine. If you’ve been looking to the federal government for action on big challenges such as poverty, climate change, and immigration, this has been a devastating decade. Big money’s dominance of elections, […]
Nine of the biggest myths that people believe about the system
Nine of the biggest myths that people believe about the system. Years ago, an elderly, frail Japanese martial arts master once boasted a 200-0 record against his opponents. He claimed to have a unique power that allowed him to inflict serious injury on people without actually laying a finger on them. Was it Chi? Magic? […]
Election 2014 – Why I Opt Out of Voting | Liberty Blitzkrieg
Election 2014 – Why I Opt Out of Voting | Liberty Blitzkrieg. This year, my wife and I will – for the second time in our adult lives – not vote. Previously, I would have seen this stance as many people do: as an irresponsible act. The ritual of voting is very much like taking communion […]
Dysfunctional America — Paul Craig Roberts – PaulCraigRoberts.org
Dysfunctional America — Paul Craig Roberts – PaulCraigRoberts.org. If you require more evidence that the United States is a dysfunctional society, observe American elections. Election season is slander season. Each party’s attack teams focus on misrepresenting, defaming, and ridiculing the opposing party’s candidates. Attack ads have replaced debates and any discussion of what the issues […]
Ways to Create a Democratized Economy | Grassroots Economic Organizing
Ways to Create a Democratized Economy | Grassroots Economic Organizing. The richest 400 Americans now own more wealth than the bottom 180 million taken together. The political system is in deadlock. Social and economic pain continue to grow. Environmental devastation and global warming present growing challenges. Is there any path toward a more democratic, equal […]
Three things must change for a healthier democracy – The Drum (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Three things must change for a healthier democracy – The Drum (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). PHOTO: Whether it’s the media or the MPs that trivialise politics isn’t the point. The point is it enforces the status quo.(Alan Porritt: AAP) There are three drivers in Australian politics – the parties, the voting system and the media – […]
Protesters take back key parts of Hong Kong – Asia-Pacific – Al Jazeera English
Protesters take back key parts of Hong Kong – Asia-Pacific – Al Jazeera English. Some of the worst violence since demonstrations began erupts after police try to clear key protest site. Last updated: 18 Oct 2014 09:50 Protesters in Hong Kong have reoccupied the Mong Kok site, a key zone in the heart of the city, […]
