In Memoriam: Edger
It is with a heavy heart that I bring the sad news that kossak Edger passed away on November 28 after a brief illness. As one friend noted Edger was caring, passionate and compassionate and with a...
View ArticleThe Berlin Wall: 25 Years After the Fall
Republished without any changes from the July 27, 2013 version.An article about the current state of Democracy in the US - which is what I was concerned about when I originally wrote this:Princeton...
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The Breakfast Club *
Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We're a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we're not too hungoverwe've been bailed outwe're not too exhausted from last night's...
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The Breakfast Club *
Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We're a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we're not too hungoverwe've been bailed outwe're not too exhausted from last night's...
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The Breakfast Club *
Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We're a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we're not too hungoverwe've been bailed outwe're not too exhausted from last night's...
View ArticleA Soldier's Journey to East Berlin
I have heard the argument that the US is not on the path to totalitarianism. But what creates the environment that allows for the creation a totalitarian state? Hitler held the belief that...
View ArticleGranite Mountain Hotshots: Updated
I saw some questions yesterday about where it was possible to donate funds for the hotshots who died this weekend. This is one option. All of the proceeds will be donated he 100 Club is giving the...
View Article"It's a home."
"In war, there are no unwounded soldiers." -Jose Narosky“We’ve known that veterans were particularly at risk to become homeless, but now we know that they’re more likely to stay homeless and face...
View ArticleOf brick factories, bonded labor, medical care and debt
What do Americans have in common with Afghan families?Debt.Unfortunately, though, in countries like Afghanistan, debt can force a whole family into “bonded labor.” Can you imagine your 11-year old...
View ArticleSC indicates support for key piece of Arizona Show Me Your Papers law
Interesting news coming out of the Supreme Court. The timing of this case could play a role in the elections in the fall. Alabama and Utah have passes similar laws and I'm sure will be watching this...
View ArticleKefir, an ancient answer to better health
Several years ago, I started experiencing allergy symptoms. About 5 years ago, my allergies got bad enough that they began to impact my life. That's when I began to get serious about changing my diet...
View ArticleAnti-Capitalist Meetup: Civic Society, Markets and the child
In this diary we’ll look at the concept of the child and how it fits into modern civic and economic society. When you think about what a child is today, think about how that concept varies by culture...
View ArticleWhy I don’t celebrate the left’s current victories over Rush.
No, it’s not because I support his views or because I am a devoted listener. In fact, I did listen to him many, many years ago because I thought he was so ridiculous that he amused me. But one day he...
View ArticleSlab City: Next New Retirement Hot Spot?
If you’ve ever wanted to live off the grid, Slab City just might be the place for you. If you’re getting older and near retirement age and not sure that you’re Swiss bank account will keep you under a...
View ArticleMore than 50,000 pot arrests in NYC in 2011
It’s bad enough that more than 50,000 people were arrested last year in NYC in what were called “low-level marijuana charges,” but we should also note why there are so many pot arrests. The Drug Police...
View ArticleOn Political Alliances
''How many of you didn't hang out with questionable folks in high school? There's been no witchcraft since. If there was, Karl Rove would be a supporter now.''—Delaware GOP Senate candidate Christine...
View ArticleFor the times they are a-changin'
A few days ago, I was sitting around at a work function with a group of coworkers discussing the trials and tribulations of raising teenagers. I have 3 teenagers and one soon to be teenager; this...
View ArticleAfghanistan Surge Troops Withdrawn by the end of 2012
The President will give a prime time address tomorrow night that is expected to announce the withdrawal of about 10,000 troops in Afghanistan this year and the rest of the surge troops by the end of...
View ArticleEuropean Military Advisors on the way to Libya
Great Britain and Italy have joined the French in sending military advisors to Libya. Rebel leaders in Misrata have been pleading with NATO for soldiers to help them in defeating the Libyan regime’s...
View ArticleNATO didn't know rebels used tanks
As someone who was part of the 24th Infantry Division in Desert Storm, I wondered how the Libyans and NATO were communicating and coordinating their missions. Apparently, they’re not coordinating very...
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