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Indentured College Graduates: How the Capitalist System Locks in the Slaves
I could write a book about this: the capture of innocent young people into a system that requires them to pay off their student loan debts for years as they try to start lives and Families. The way the capitalist … Continue reading
Ike: Oil Contamination in the Gulf, Too
At least 500,000 gallons of crude oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico as Hurricane Ike assaulted the U.S. Gulf Coast. The environmental damage is only now starting to emerge, weeks after the storm. Here, oil coats the waters off … Continue reading
Rep. Cummings: "I wonder how he sleeps at night."
Longtime Lehman Brothers Chief Executive Richard S. Fuld Jr., testifies before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday. Photo: Susan Walsh, APLehman Brothers Brass Sought MillionsBy Julie Hirschfeld Davis / October 6, 2008 WASHINGTON — Days from becoming … Continue reading
Ron Ridenour: Sounds of Venezuela, Part VII
Clean streets, well painted and maintained attractive buildings; homebrew to boot is Colonia Tovar. Click here to view the entire series. Sounds of VenezuelaPart VII: Climbing MountainsBy Ron Ridenour / The Rag Blog / October 6, 2008 A tall man … Continue reading
When the Common User Questions the Economic Justice of Capitalist Executive Compensation
Steve Schwarzman, Chairman and CEO Blackstone Group (BX)2007 Total compensation: $350.7 millionI wonder why Paulsen didn’t hit upon the billionaires and the 25 HIGHEST PAID MEN IN THIS COUNTRY for that money!By Diane Stirling-Stevens / The Rag Blog / October … Continue reading
Prince Charles Rejects Genetic Engineering
Prince Charles has again stirred controversy with his strong views. Getty Images.Charles targets GM crop giants in fiercest attack yetBy Geoffrey Lean / October 5, 2008 In a provocative address to an Indian audience, the Prince echoes Gandhi with a … Continue reading
Ron Ridenour: Sounds of Venezuela, Part VI
Venezuelan flag (left) and banner of Mision Zamora Click here to view the entire series. Sounds of VenezuelaPart VI: The Green Revolution, 2By Ron Ridenour / The Rag Blog / October 5, 2008 I had only observed cooperative farming. I … Continue reading
Levy: Israeli Policy in Gaza Needs Modification
This is not the specific photo that Levy references.Twilight Zone / BlindfoldedBy Gideon Levy / October 4, 2008 Take a quick look at the photo before you. We took it last fall by chance. In the course of another interminable … Continue reading
Ask a Tuvaluvian If Global Warming Is a Myth
The Pacific island of Tuvalu is facing a near certain death as global warming raises the sea level.Sinking Tuvualu wants our help as ocean levels riseBy Brad Crouch / October 4, 2008 THE first nation likely to be overwhelmed by … Continue reading
We Will Pay Because God Loves the Rich
And as we all know, worms do not rise up in revolt. That takes a backbone.Speaking in the Tongues of Brokers: The Bailout in Plain EnglishBy Joe Bageant / October 2, 2008 Any number of cultural historians have noted the … Continue reading
Ron Ridenour: Sounds of Venezuela, Part V
Blas Castillo, 57, works on Fundo Bella Vista, a farm cooperative sanctioned by the Venezuelan government. Photo: David Rochkind/Polaris, for The New York Times Click here to view the entire series. Sounds of VenezuelaPart V: The Green Revolution, 1By Ron … Continue reading
To Begin Healing the Nation, Accept Responsibility
Shame! Shame! Come Back ShameBy Joel Hirschhorn / October 3, 2008 Shame on them (the politicians) and shame on us (the public). We live in the United States of Shame. Why? Because everywhere we see nothing but disgrace, dishonor and … Continue reading
