A Back Channel to Nowhere
In May, 1978, one of the Major American Television Networks put on a broadcast in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Founding of the State of Israel. The show was hosted by Barbra Streisand who, at the time, I guess, was deemed to be a well-known
With Liberty And Justice For All—Even Republicans
The purpose of this piece is to reassure its readers (and perhaps, its author), that civil liberties are not a concern relegated solely to the opponents of the Bush White House. Let me start off this essay by incurring much wrath in clearly identifying my
A Republican Jew (No, It's Not an Oxymoron)
In the wake of the 2004 U.S. Presidential Election, and the news that approximately 24% of American Jews (an increased, but still relatively small percentage) voted for George W. Bush, it is, I believe, an appropriate time to examine (not for the first ti
Big Bother Scenario Gets Ever Closer
At the moment in the UK we have an ongoing debate about recycling. In particular the recycling of our household rubbish. We are reaching that point where Local Government Authorities are to be fined for not meeting their recycling targets. The councils ar
Big Government is Bad Government
As we move into the 21st century Western democracies are more and more becoming involved in the trivia of people’s lives. All governments, no matter what their political leaning seem to be under the impression that they know what is best for each and ever
Cleaning Schools and Hospitals - A Simple Overview
In principle the cleaning arrangements for schools and hospitals should be relatively straightforward. They know what they require, the cleaning company can then tender using those requirements as a basis for the quotation. If the contractor cannot sustai
A Structuralist Critique of the Liberal Point of View
Structuralism seeks to critique and change the inequality and exploitation of the working class that capitalist and liberal viewpoints produce. Karl Marx tried to understand the nature of this inequality. He believed the bourgeoisie, who owned all the cap
Projection, Distraction and Name Calling-I Know You Are But What Am I?
Fascism is a radical totalitarian political philosophy that combines elements of corporatism, authoritarianism, extreme nationalism, militarism, anti-anarchism, anti-communism and anti-liberalism."
This seems to me to be a pretty darn good definition o
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It disturbs me personally when I read in yours or our media that "the Americans" are doing or not doing this or that in Iraq, standing by while Israel does this or that to Palestinians and the Lebanese and are about to do this or that to Syria and perhaps
Net Neutrality on the Hill
The internet has always been a source of confusion and angst on Capitol Hill. It has also been one of the more glamorous issues among the lawmakers, because the impact it has had on the way Americans communicate, seek entertainment and do business.
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