Wednesday, May 22, 2013

"Rise Up or Die"

This is the same basis of my understanding and for my frustration in our government.  Particularly when the actual Presidency has very little influence.  There are several key things that Obama is doing and NOT doing that make me aggravated, and give evidence that no matter which political party we vote with, the powerful in our government is way beyond what we can do with simple political votes.  The powerful over our government has bought their way into our government voice in a very deep way.
commondreams.org/video/2013/05/22

As Thom Hartmann asks, "Why are we not calling this Fascism?"  Why?

The article introduced, by Chris Hedges, was first published May 19, 2013 at Truthdig
Rise Up or Die

What can we do?

Read.  Learn.  Write.  Discuss (however painful) with friends, family, strangers.

Think.  Think from your own conscience.

Vote your conscience.

And repeat.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Chris Hedges on TOTN

Humanity in journalism; peaceful, nonpartisan.  Full-out commitment, depth and courage.
Chris Hedges - I hold in highest ranks of journalists.



Find his writing listed here at alternet and regularly here at truthdig and here at truth-out
and his books can be found here (Amazon).

Most recently he was interviewed by Neal Conan on NPR's Talk of the Nation
Poverty, politics and U.S. culture
Link has both the audio and full transcript.

Inspiring.