Tag Archives: Neoliberalism

Neoliberal Fascism

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Fec

By Henry Giroux: While there is no perfect fit between Trump and the fascist societies of Mussolini, Hitler, and Pinochet, “the basic tenets of extreme nationalism, racism, misogyny, and a hatred of democracy and the rule of law” are too … Continue reading →

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The Volcker Shock

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Fec

From Tim Barker at n+1: IF SOMEONE WERE TO MAKE a movie about neoliberalism, there would need to be a starring role for the character of Paul Volcker. As chair of the Federal Reserve from 1979 to 1987, Volcker was the most … Continue reading →

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US Social Collapse is Complete

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Fec

Vladimir Putin in January 2017: You know, there is a category of people who leave without saying goodbye, out of respect for the situation that has evolved, so as not to upset anything. And then there are people who keep … Continue reading →

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A New Kind of Poverty

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Fec

From F. William Engdahl: China is by far Iran’s largest customer for its oil, importing some 650,000 barrels daily of the recent total export by Iran around 2.5 million barrels a day. India is second largest with around 500,000 a day … Continue reading →

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Libtards and Guns

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Fec

From Chris Hedges: There are some 310 million firearms in the United States, including 114 million handguns, 110 million rifles and 86 million shotguns. The number of military-style assault weapons in private hands—including the AR-15 semi-automatic rifles used in the … Continue reading →

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Solution Porn

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Fec

From Ellen Brown: The Fed has stopped its quantitative easing program, but in its last round (called “QE3”), it was buying $85 billion per month in securities. At that rate, it would have to fire up the digital printing presses … Continue reading →

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Rinse and Repeat

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Fec

We dare not open the windows at night, lest we be treated to the millennials next door, smoking cigs and talking way into the night.  I might not mind it so much if they had something to say, but they … Continue reading →

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How the Left Will Win

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Fec

I’ve been convinced for some time that the greatest domestic threat to American democracy lies with the Libertarian Koch brothers and the Christofascists who serve as useful idiots: Talent Market’s list of clients is a “who’s who” of the far … Continue reading →

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He-Man Woman Hater’s University

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Fec

I mowed the Wife’s yard yesterday and mine today after church let out.  She’s off to Raleigh with her mom in Fun Machine 2 for a baby shower.  I drove Fun Machine 1, even though it’s for sale on Craigslist. … Continue reading →

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Zionists Behind the Curtain

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Fec

Nothing I’ve read recently has stayed with me nearly so much as The history of the Neocon takeover of the USA at The Saker: Senator J. William Fulbright identified their irrational system for making endless war in Vietnam 45 years … Continue reading →

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