Category Archives: philosophy

My Religion Is Better Than Yours

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

BPR Quote of the Day: “Man is a religious animal. He is the only religious animal. He is the only animal with the true religion – several of them. He is the only animal who loves his neighbor as himself, … Continue reading →

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Tale of Two Fantasies

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

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THE EXISTENTIAL CLIFF

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

The Myth of Human Progress By Chris Hedges/ Truthdig/ January 13, 2013 Clive Hamilton in his “Requiem for a Species: Why We Resist the Truth About Climate Change”describes a dark relief that comes from accepting that “catastrophic climate change is virtually … Continue reading →

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SPREADING DEMOCRACY OR MANURE?

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

The US – alongside Saudi Arabia – fights for freedom and democracy in the Middle East The ability to persuade people that the US opposes tyranny is a testament to the potency of propaganda By Glenn Greenwald/ The Guardian/ January … Continue reading →

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Freedom Isn’t Free

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

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Has Washington Souled Out?

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

THE SOUL OF AMERICA By Bernie Sanders/ Huffington Post/ January 9, 2013 Despite such terminology as “fiscal cliff” and “debt ceiling,” the great debate taking place in Washington now has relatively little to do with financial issues. It is all … Continue reading →

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Freethinking Founding Father

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

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Before We Cut Social Security and Medicare…….

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The Road to Genius

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

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MASSACRE DESTINY

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

The Ultimate Logic of a Society Built on Mass Murder By  Glen Ford/ Black Agenda Radio / December 18, 2012   “Mass murder is at the core of the American national religion.”  As a native-born American, I grew up watching cowboy and Indian … Continue reading →

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