Thursday, March 27, 2008 Free Market Disaster (1 comments)
The current financial crisis grew out of politicized government policy and a shared belief among business elites to support a laissez-fair, free market, anti-tax economy unhindered by regulations. And ordinary citizens are paying the price of a system rigged to the advantage of those who manipulate capital.
Thursday, September 14, 2006 Who Pays for US War Crimes?
The US Supreme Court ruled that Bush's handling of "military tribuals violated the Geneva Converntions and the law. Despite Republican rage at Clinton for "ethics" violations, they remain silent on Bush's overt breaking of the law. Who will pay for the war crimes?
Thursday, September 14, 2006 Into the Wilderness
A personal view of of experiencing the wilderness, which is its own reward. Who needs God or religious mythology when the mystery is enough.
Wednesday, May 3, 2006 Corruption Reform
Campaign contributions are too high and too lax. Lobbyists solicit contributions, bundle contributions in networks, host fund-raising events, and even serve as campaign treasurers on committees and PACs, major sources of corrupting campaign money within the legal limits. They control the purse strings of office holders.
Monday, February 6, 2006 Covenant Marriage on the Rocks
Promoted by religious conservatives as the answer to the divorce rate, covenant marriage failed to gather support.