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Vile Acts of Evil almost wrote itself. With minimal prodding on my part, this long-buried story tenaciously clawed its way up to daylight through thick strata of rock-solid historic catechism and economic dogma. The words of Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt, and about a hundred other notables seamlessly wove themselves together forming a web of intrigue. Each of these venerable men spoke the truth as he saw it in his day and their isolated patches of quotes spanning over two hundred years - formed a flowing, continuously consistent story quilt when sewn together. So, when you find your warm, well-worn, and comfortable convictions at odds with what you read, when you suddenly discover yourself angry, muttering or yelling at this book, when you absolutely refuse to believe what is written, don't get mad at me; take it up with these gentlemen, because it is his story, his story, history.
Newsworthy events are typically viewed through many eyes, from several angles, and refocused through the mental lens of each observer's personal predisposition. Every story has at least two versions: The one you are told and the others you must discover. What we have been taught as a child to believe is straightforward factual 'history,' is actually a complex mélange of personal opinions, usually written to bolster or undermine a person or cause; always to the detriment of truth. 'History is mostly guessing, the rest is prejudice' - According to Ariel and Will Durant, whose mammoth collection, The Story of Civilization, defined world history for generations. Writers invariably have a reason for writing and discerning their motive is the key to interpretation and understanding. I claim nothing more here, other than this honesty: You will find my feelings open and transparent, not disguised in twists or spin, or hiding behind the patently deceptive mask of 'Fair and Balanced.' Judge accordingly.
'We cannot understand the role of the people in history unless we also understand the historical illusions which misrepresent history in order to serve the interests of privileged classes.' 'Man cannot fully master his present without reconquering his own history, repossessing the hidden heritage of the past.' John Howard Lawson, The Hidden Heritage, 1950. Your history has been hidden from you. History is written by the winners and, as you will soon understand, these winners, these privileged few, do NOT want you to know their history. Our ignorance enhances their power and knowledge undermines. It is class warfare and truth is the weapon. Wealthy people control your money, mind, and future."
I invite all to review this work - I think you will find it answers many of your questions as to why the world is as it is today. Our current turmoil is not new, not happenstance, and it can be changed.
www.amazon.com/Vile-Acts-Evil-Banking-America/dp/1448
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Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Stricter rules for big 8 banks? The headline last Tuesday, "Regulators proposing stricter rule for big 8 banks," makes us think that federal bank regulators are doing a great job, policing and controlling our "too big to fail" banks. Are they?
Wednesday, July 17, 2013Stricter rules for big 8 banks? The headline last Tuesday, "Regulators proposing stricter rule for big 8 banks," makes us think that federal bank regulators are doing a great job, policing and controlling our "too big to fail" banks. Are they?
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Thursday, June 27, 2013
Truth, Justice, and the American way It surely seems we have come a long way as a society; Selma Alabama, the scene of so many racial confrontations in the 1950's and 60's, elected their first Black Mayor in 2000 and their second in 2008. But the racists and Republicans are still at it. According to the Brennan Center for Justice, 184 proposed abusive voting changes have been withdrawn or blocked by the U.S. Justice Department, just since 1999.
Thursday, June 27, 2013Truth, Justice, and the American way It surely seems we have come a long way as a society; Selma Alabama, the scene of so many racial confrontations in the 1950's and 60's, elected their first Black Mayor in 2000 and their second in 2008. But the racists and Republicans are still at it. According to the Brennan Center for Justice, 184 proposed abusive voting changes have been withdrawn or blocked by the U.S. Justice Department, just since 1999.
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Yes, Al, there is a Santa Claus Congressional investigations into President Obama's "scandals" are being conducted by House Oversight Committee Chairman, Republican Darrell Issa. Like an evil Santa Claus, he entices right-wingers with his brightly-colored packages, but they are bitterly disappointed when they find them filled with coal.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013Yes, Al, there is a Santa Claus Congressional investigations into President Obama's "scandals" are being conducted by House Oversight Committee Chairman, Republican Darrell Issa. Like an evil Santa Claus, he entices right-wingers with his brightly-colored packages, but they are bitterly disappointed when they find them filled with coal.
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Thursday, June 6, 2013
Disposing of President Obama's "scandals" President Obama has been under attack by the right-wing media for a series of so-called "scandals." If you look into these stories, you don't find much there. But what would they talk about on Fox without them?
Thursday, June 6, 2013Disposing of President Obama's "scandals" President Obama has been under attack by the right-wing media for a series of so-called "scandals." If you look into these stories, you don't find much there. But what would they talk about on Fox without them?
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Business is booming in Texas! Corporate propagandists, paid right-wing foundation writers, and their leagues of followers delight in proclaiming that we have "too many" laws and regulations here in California. They continually attempt to re-define "freedom" as a lack of corporate regulation and enforcement and then prattle on about how regulations are bad for business, despite the fact that California is one of the world's top ten economic powerhouses.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013Business is booming in Texas! Corporate propagandists, paid right-wing foundation writers, and their leagues of followers delight in proclaiming that we have "too many" laws and regulations here in California. They continually attempt to re-define "freedom" as a lack of corporate regulation and enforcement and then prattle on about how regulations are bad for business, despite the fact that California is one of the world's top ten economic powerhouses.
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Friday, May 3, 2013
Devils, dirty deeds, and dark money The Supreme Court's "Citizens United" ruling has created a new class of political investors, those who are so ashamed of what they are doing that they wish to remain anonymous.
Friday, May 3, 2013Devils, dirty deeds, and dark money The Supreme Court's "Citizens United" ruling has created a new class of political investors, those who are so ashamed of what they are doing that they wish to remain anonymous.
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Taxation without representation Ever wonder why our government seems so disconnected from the will of the people?
Tuesday, April 23, 2013Taxation without representation Ever wonder why our government seems so disconnected from the will of the people?
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Friday, March 22, 2013
Tell me again, why did we invade Iraq? Last week marked the 10th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. For most of us, Iraq is "Mission Accomplished" and we are on to other things. For many others, on both sides, still fighting injuries, demons, and the loss of loved ones, this war remains a deep, festering wound. I don't want to rehash who lied to get us in that war, but tell me whether or not removing one man from power was worth the sacrifice?
Friday, March 22, 2013Tell me again, why did we invade Iraq? Last week marked the 10th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. For most of us, Iraq is "Mission Accomplished" and we are on to other things. For many others, on both sides, still fighting injuries, demons, and the loss of loved ones, this war remains a deep, festering wound. I don't want to rehash who lied to get us in that war, but tell me whether or not removing one man from power was worth the sacrifice?
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Saturday, March 16, 2013
Paul Ryan: The Paris Hilton of politics Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian, are famous, not because they have accomplished anything, but simply because they are famous, period. Today, I'd like to nominate the celebrated and influential Republican Representative, Paul Ryan for membership in that elite club.
Saturday, March 16, 2013Paul Ryan: The Paris Hilton of politics Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian, are famous, not because they have accomplished anything, but simply because they are famous, period. Today, I'd like to nominate the celebrated and influential Republican Representative, Paul Ryan for membership in that elite club.
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Voting is the essence of freedom "The Founders knew well from history that a democracy always self-destructs when the people discover they can take from others to give to themselves." This well-worn line, used extensively and exclusively by conservatives, has almost become their mantra. Right-wing extremists are afraid poor people will take over the government, take money from the rich, and then give it to themselves. Is that a valid fear?
Wednesday, March 13, 2013Voting is the essence of freedom "The Founders knew well from history that a democracy always self-destructs when the people discover they can take from others to give to themselves." This well-worn line, used extensively and exclusively by conservatives, has almost become their mantra. Right-wing extremists are afraid poor people will take over the government, take money from the rich, and then give it to themselves. Is that a valid fear?
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Monday, December 3, 2012
Republicans, heal thyself Republicans have lost sight of mainstream American values to the detriment of us all. This is a compilation of three weekly articles written for the Fairfield, California newspaper, The Daily Republic. The purpose is to help the Republican Party get back on track so our government can function. Think of it as a public-service announcement.
Monday, December 3, 2012Republicans, heal thyself Republicans have lost sight of mainstream American values to the detriment of us all. This is a compilation of three weekly articles written for the Fairfield, California newspaper, The Daily Republic. The purpose is to help the Republican Party get back on track so our government can function. Think of it as a public-service announcement.
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Monday, November 12, 2012
Let's make Election Day a national holiday Election Day should be a national holiday. The words, "Election Day" are already capitalized, so we're halfway there. I can hear bosses everywhere howling: "You lazy workers just want another day off." Of course, but what if I told you we could have an Election Day holiday with no adverse effect to your business?
Monday, November 12, 2012Let's make Election Day a national holiday Election Day should be a national holiday. The words, "Election Day" are already capitalized, so we're halfway there. I can hear bosses everywhere howling: "You lazy workers just want another day off." Of course, but what if I told you we could have an Election Day holiday with no adverse effect to your business?
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Friday, October 19, 2012
Doing the Benghazi Shuffle Does it make sense for congressional Republicans to cut U.S. embassy funding and then complain about inadequate security in Benghazi?" Apparently it's "Yes," if you can convince voters the attack was Obama's fault and distract them from Romney's blunders and malarkey.
Friday, October 19, 2012Doing the Benghazi Shuffle Does it make sense for congressional Republicans to cut U.S. embassy funding and then complain about inadequate security in Benghazi?" Apparently it's "Yes," if you can convince voters the attack was Obama's fault and distract them from Romney's blunders and malarkey.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
Your official debate cheat sheet Like David Letterman's Top Ten list, or Sarah Palin's palm, I've listed ten items that can help you figure out what is really being said at Tuesday's Presidential debate.
Monday, October 15, 2012Your official debate cheat sheet Like David Letterman's Top Ten list, or Sarah Palin's palm, I've listed ten items that can help you figure out what is really being said at Tuesday's Presidential debate.
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Monday, October 8, 2012
Obama Debates Zelig We all know politicians tell us voters what we want to hear, that's how they get elected, but Romney stands out as an eerily special case. "Flip-Flopper" is a term given to politicians who change their minds on one or two issues; but this is different.
Monday, October 8, 2012Obama Debates Zelig We all know politicians tell us voters what we want to hear, that's how they get elected, but Romney stands out as an eerily special case. "Flip-Flopper" is a term given to politicians who change their minds on one or two issues; but this is different.
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Monday, September 24, 2012
The REAL "Entitlement" Programs Benefit the Rich Social Security, Medicare, and Unemployment Insurance are not gifts from the wealthy to the workers of America. We pay our own way. The real "entitlement" programs are the ones we workers fund for the benefit of the rich.
Monday, September 24, 2012The REAL "Entitlement" Programs Benefit the Rich Social Security, Medicare, and Unemployment Insurance are not gifts from the wealthy to the workers of America. We pay our own way. The real "entitlement" programs are the ones we workers fund for the benefit of the rich.
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
Better off with Mitt? The question being asked by Republicans these days is: "Are you better off than you were four years ago?" Four years ago Bush was still in office and the Great Recession had not yet reached its full fury. The more important question that we should all be asking is: "Will you be better off in four years under Romney?"
Thursday, September 13, 2012Better off with Mitt? The question being asked by Republicans these days is: "Are you better off than you were four years ago?" Four years ago Bush was still in office and the Great Recession had not yet reached its full fury. The more important question that we should all be asking is: "Will you be better off in four years under Romney?"
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Thursday, September 6, 2012
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Believe it or not, the answer to this old riddle may make you mad and also tell you how your brain functions.
Thursday, September 6, 2012Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Believe it or not, the answer to this old riddle may make you mad and also tell you how your brain functions.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Stand your ground, Republicans! While Todd Akin's abortion remarks may seem wildly out of touch with reslity to the Progressive crowd, they resonate with a wide audience of conservative voters. Unfortunately, there exists a significant percentage of the voting public who appreciate that bizarre mix of mythology, misogyny, pseudo-science, and religion that these Republicans bring to political discussions.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012Stand your ground, Republicans! While Todd Akin's abortion remarks may seem wildly out of touch with reslity to the Progressive crowd, they resonate with a wide audience of conservative voters. Unfortunately, there exists a significant percentage of the voting public who appreciate that bizarre mix of mythology, misogyny, pseudo-science, and religion that these Republicans bring to political discussions.
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Monday, August 20, 2012
Does income tax punish the rich? Many right-wing apologists complain that the rich pay too much in taxes while the average citizen does not pay enough. Let's see if that's true.
Monday, August 20, 2012Does income tax punish the rich? Many right-wing apologists complain that the rich pay too much in taxes while the average citizen does not pay enough. Let's see if that's true.
