Monthly Archives: January 2018

The Useful Idiocy of Donald Trump

Posted on January 30, 2018 by MZR

Jan 28, 2018  Chris Hedges The Useful Idiocy of Donald Trump Mr. Fish / Truthdig The problem with Donald Trump is not that he is imbecilic and inept—it is that he has surrendered total power to the oligarchic and military … Continue reading →

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Thought Police for the 21st Century

Posted on January 23, 2018 by MZR

January 23, 2018 Chris Hedges Mr. Fish / Truthdig DETROIT—The abolition of net neutrality and the use of algorithms by Facebook, Google, YouTube and Twitter to divert readers and viewers from progressive, left-wing and anti-war sites, along with demonizing as … Continue reading →

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Trump, Oprah and the Art of Deflection

Posted on January 12, 2018 by MZR

Will American politics return to normalcy in 2021 or 2025? I’m not betting on it. Oprah Winfrey backstage with her Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 75th Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., Jan. 7. Photo: Reuters By Peggy … Continue reading →

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Corpses of Souls

Posted on January 9, 2018 by MZR

Jan 07, 2018 Corpses of Souls- Chris Hedges Mr. Fish / Truthdig Walker Percy in his 1971 dystopian novel “Love in the Ruins” paints a picture of a morally degenerate America consumed by hedonism, wallowing in ignorance, led by kleptocrats … Continue reading →

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The Visionless Society

Posted on January 3, 2018 by MZR

The Visionless Society Mr. Fish / Truthdig Ralph Nader & Chris Hedges January 3, 2018 Imagine yourself in early 2019. The Democrats, despite never articulating a political vision other than not being Donald Trump and refusing to roll back Republican … Continue reading →

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