That’s How You Do It
Thursday, February 17th, 2011Congratulations to the people of Egypt. Esam Al-Amin looks at how they did it: “Anatomy of Egypt’s Revolution.”
Archive for February, 2011
Tax the Snot Out of the Rich
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011A great article by Robert Reich, filled with some wonderful ideas: “The Obama Budget: And Why the Coming Debate Over Spending Cuts Has Nothing to Do With Reviving the Economy.”
Remember this: FDR proposed a 100% tax on income over $110,000 in 1942. Congress settled on 94% over $200,000. That was then, this is now, where Barack Obama persists in playing the part of Herbert Hoover.
Mubarak is Toast
Thursday, February 10th, 2011It is wonderfully inspirational to witness the solidarity of the Egyptian people coming together against tyranny. Bravo, especially, to all the youngsters who catalyzed this event. May it ignite the fuse of justice around the world.
Season of Revolution
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011Excellent updates on events in Egypt…
- “Meet Egypt’s Future Leaders” by Esam Al-Amin
- “Time for Democracy in Egypt” by Ralph Nader
- “Cry Freedom: Cairo Crowds Shred the Lies of the Power Players” by Chris Floyd
Meanwhile, a good essay by Paul Krugman linking food production issues with climate change: “Droughts, Floods and Food.”
The Mask is Slipping
Monday, February 7th, 2011Good energy being generated from events in Egypt. The predator’s mask continues to slip…
- “Recognizing the Language of Tyranny” by Chris Hedges
- “Kleptocrats at Work” by Paul Craig Roberts
- “Walk Like An Egyptian” by David Michael Green
- “The Crying Shame of John Boehner” by Matt Taibbi