Randall's Blog

I read the news and wonder at the insane things I see. The bizarre charade of the debt "negotiations" in DC, the slow-motion train wreck that is the EU-Greece "bailout", the creeping police state in the US. Meanwhile, there never was a recovery because Obama took advice from Larry Summers and others who were largely responsible for setting the stage for the meltdown. Unemployment is getting worse - I love the feigned shock and surprise that politicians muster when talking about the jobless rate. They sold American workers out by passing NAFTA and the WTO and just can't understand why throwing large sums of money at banksters doesn't lower the unemployment rate. I also love the latest from the Republicans - don't raise taxes on the "job creators" - what a crock. There is plenty of money out there in the hands of the top 1% but they aren't concerned about creating jobs. All they are interested in is getting the best return for "their" money. Inside information about what stock to buy or what bonds to short will always get a better return than an actual investment that might create jobs.

Some links to the insanity:

Why Is U.S. Pumping AK-47's and Military Rifles Into The Hands Of Mexican Drug Cartels?

Chicago State's Attorney Lets Bad Cops Slide, Prosecutes Citizens Who Record Them

US universities in Africa 'land grab' - Institutions including Harvard and Vanderbilt reportedly use hedge funds to buy land in deals that may force farmers out

America’s Energy Ethos: Do, Regardless of Harm

In a pure coincidence, Gaddafi impeded U.S. oil interests before the war

This Hero Didn't Stand a Chance

Being Anti-War Is Not a Crime -- But That's Not Stopping the FBI From Raiding Activists' Homes

If Ayn Rand and the Free Market Fetishists Were Right, We'd be Living in a Golden Age -- Does This Look Like a Golden Age to You?

Matt Stoller: Who Wants Keep the War on Drugs Going AND Put You in Debtor’s Prison?

Food tyrants threaten Michigan woman with jail time for planting vegetable garden

Cheers!