This appeared a few minutes ago in posts selected for me by Facebook. Am I an extremist to note the absence here of any reference to war crimes commited in Yemen by our friends in Riyadh? Am I an extremist, … Read More »
this post also features in off-guardian The most important book I’ve read in years is John Smith’s Imperialism in the Twenty-First Century: Globalization, Super-Exploitation and Capitalism’s Final Crisis. Here’s an abridged extract from its opening words: The collapse of Rana … Read More »
Last night I went for the second time to the circus. My first visit was in 1961 and all I now recall is a strongman gripping rope in teeth to lift a donkey in a harness. The show must have … Read More »
This film can no longer be viewed for free. The book on which it is based can be bought here and the film can be viewed on Netflix. This ninety minute documentary, linked below, is the most important film I’ve … Read More »
Come you masters of war/You that build all the guns/You that build the death planes/You that build all the bombs. Bob Dylan, 1962 Are you thinking what I’m thinking? That the emerging narrative on Venezuela’s election result is too convenient … Read More »
On July 21, California local news site Berkelyside reported: In the latest Berkeley controversy over what speakers may talk about, the progressive radio station KPFA has canceled an Aug. 9 on-stage appearance by the scientist Richard Dawkins. KPFA had invited … Read More »