Category Archives: history

Chris Hedges: The Dawn of the Apocalypse

We were warned for decades about the death march we are on because of global warming. And yet, the global ruling class continues to frog-march us towards extinction. By Chris Hedges/ ScheerPost/ July 26, 2022 The past week has seen … Continue reading

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HOW PUTIN–AND TRUMP–RUINED AMERICA

By Arlen Grossman/ OpEdNews/ June 23, 2022 (This is a revised version of a previously published commentary on DailyKos, June 5 ) One reason Russian President Vladimir Putin felt confident he could swiftly conquer Ukraine was likely because of his … Continue reading

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The End

The Messiahs of Hope Assure Us Everything Will Be OK in the End. But It Won’t By Chris Hedges/ Truthdig/ /September 2, 2019   There is nothing new to our story. The flagrant lies and imbecilities of the inept and corrupt … Continue reading

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History Repeats Itself

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For President’s Day

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Couldn’t Happen Here, Right?

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98 Minutes That Changed History

By Arlen Grossman It is not too far-fetched to say the first presidential debate of 2016 changed the course of history. Donald Trump was breathing down the neck of Hillary Clinton in the polls, and appeared to be picking up … Continue reading

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When the Future Looked Bright

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Obama Disrespects Martin Luther King?

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Destroying the Village: Then and Now

BPR Quotes of the Day: Japanfocus.org Vietnam War:  “We had to destroy the village in order to save it.” –Quote reportedly attributed to an American military officer by journalist Peter Arnett. ICJ Project  Climate Change:  “We had to destroy the … Continue reading

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