Monday, August 26, 2024

No, the world isn’t heading toward a new Cold War – it’s closer to the grinding world order collapse of the 1930s

 https://theconversation.com/no-the-world-isnt-heading-toward-a-new-cold-war-its-closer-to-the-grinding-world-order-collapse-of-the-1930s-234939?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20Newsletter%20%20August%2023%202024%20-%203075031350&utm_content=Daily%20Newsletter%20%20August%2023%202024%20-%203075031350+Version+B+CID_ad27550909bcdc9196c171f67b4acc44&utm_source=campaign_monitor_us&utm_term=No%20the%20world%20isnt%20heading%20toward%20a%20new%20Cold%20War%20%20its%20closer%20to%20the%20grinding%20world%20order%20collapse%20of%20the%201930s

~~ recommended by emil karpo ~~

Project 2025 - A Couple of Excellent Synopses and Analyses

 1). “Project 2025: A Hellish Legal Vision For America ft. Liz Dye”, Aug 5, 2024, Analysis from Liz Dye from “lawandchaospod.com”, LegalEagle, duration of video 30:13, at < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQcL0t73O5Y >.

2). “How Project 2025 Targets Atheists (and Non-Religious Americans)”, Aug 13, 2024, Drew McCoy is joined bt Nick Fish, President of American Atheists, to discuss the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 and how it overlaps with the GOP’s Agenda 47 for a Trump presidency, Genetically Modified Skeptic, Duration of video 38:22, at < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQIWcSY6MPk >.

~~ recommended by dmorista ~~

Pro-Palestine protests continue nationwide, including at Chicago DNC - a Conservative Spin AND Understanding Settler Colonialism

 https://youtu.be/GQNSZ5vfqeg?si=uTjtbFJzBEUJu9r2

and

https://youtu.be/UBv-NT_-1qM?si=NSjGjgfR-jDGQMJf

~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Ralph Nader’s take on the US 2024 election | The Take

 https://youtu.be/YaB3r5WXG4w?si=yfZUbNAXBtfZajFb

~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~

Why vilify the oil and gas industry? ~~ emily atkin

 https://substack.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.5cDEj7zFdb_U9hAvTZ9n60Pymig2KqkZM1cKy0sEGxI?

~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~

Has Iran outsmarted everyone?

 https://www.intellinews.com/has-iran-outsmarted-everyone-338420/?source=turkey

~~ recommended by emil karpo ~~

Transcript: Ezra Klein Interviews Matthew Desmond - on Poverty

 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/21/podcasts/ezra-klein-podcast-transcript-matthew-desmond.html

~~ recommended by emil karpo ~~

Saturday, August 17, 2024

How Israeli forces trapped and killed ravers at the Nova Festival

 https://thecradle.co/articles/how-israeli-forces-trapped-and-killed-ravers-at-the-nova-festival

~~ recommended by dreamjoehill2 ~~

Never mind the immunity ruling. Trump can be prosecuted for Jan. 6. ~~ Riechard Lazarus

 https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/15/trump-prosecution-supreme-court-immunity/?utm_campaign=wp_post_most&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_most&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F3eb807f%2F66be2803b75d8304b4ea9f7f%2F652a1faccd232837947260e1%2F14%2F52%2F66be2803b75d8304b4ea9f7f

~~ recommended by emil karpo ~~

Everyone is Hamas (Or So Say Israel and Its Supporters) ~~ Mehdi Hassan

 https://substack.com/app-link/post?publication_id=2325511&post_id=147766818&utm_source=post-email-title&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=rovhk&token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo0NjUxMDE4NCwicG9zdF9pZCI6MTQ3NzY2ODE4LCJpYXQiOjE3MjM4MTgxOTAsImV4cCI6MTcyNjQxMDE5MCwiaXNzIjoicHViLTIzMjU1MTEiLCJzdWIiOiJwb3N0LXJlYWN0aW9uIn0.5GQW9xFZeTmC2QJ4GWMCjkBOk-mDHqQYvF1vlsbjoT4

~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~

Building Rank & File Power to Fight Fascism ~~ Bill Fletcher Jr

 https://substack.com/app-link/post?publication_id=1710364&post_id=147782004&utm_source=post-email-title&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=rovhk&token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo0NjUxMDE4NCwicG9zdF9pZCI6MTQ3NzgyMDA0LCJpYXQiOjE3MjM4Mjg1NDIsImV4cCI6MTcyNjQyMDU0MiwiaXNzIjoicHViLTE3MTAzNjQiLCJzdWIiOiJwb3N0LXJlYWN0aW9uIn0.kFWXfCTLDv6D0DtIV3McSXRgJJx9MMKLqyMqv8Y9xqE

~~  recommended by newestbeginning ~~

Editing fetal genomes is on the horizon − and ethical questions.

 https://theconversation.com/editing-fetal-genomes-is-on-the-horizon-a-medical-anthropologist-explains-why-ethical-discussions-with-the-target-communities-should-happen-sooner-rather-than-later-229257?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20August%2016%202024%20-%203067831287&utm_content=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20August%2016%202024%20-%203067831287+CID_5570cd35f24ec3a62213806d3f546dcf&utm_source=campaign_monitor_us&utm_term=an%20overview%20of%20an%20emerging%20technique%20known%20as%20prenatal%20gene%20editing

~~ recommended by emil karpo ~~

Monday, August 12, 2024

How British Elites Lit the Torch for Far- Right Mobs, Then Feigned Horror at the Fire

 https://youtu.be/niv8GiaGhVU?si=tw2PuHnlQzB32EGi

~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~

Some Alternatives to the Endless Imperialist Propaganda and Disinformation Campaign Against Venezuela

1). “Imperialism’s Non-Stop War Against Venezuela”, Aug 7, 2024, Brian Becker & Manolo De Los Santos discuss the election and ongoing struggle in Venezuela, The Socialist Program / Breakthrough News, duration of video 1:02:07, at < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qz_qKWFIaM >.

2). “Walz With Bashir + Venezuela Coup 6.0”, Abby Martin and Mike Prysner discuss the recent Venezuelan ElectionEmpire Files, duration of audio 34:22, at < https://soundcloud.com/empire-files/walzwithbashir >.

3). “On Elections and Collective Emancipation: A Conversation with Robert Longa: (A key cadre from El Panal Commune discusses US interventionism and Venezuela’s participative and protagonistic democracy)”, Aug 9, 2024, Robert Longa, Venezuelanalysis, at < https://venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/on-elections-and-collective-emancipation-a-conversation-with-robert-longa/ >.

4). “An Attempted Coup By Any Other Name…”, Aug 1, 2024, Maria Páez Victor, Orinoco Tribune, at < https://orinocotribune.com/an-attempted-coup-by-any-other-name/ >.

5). “Cyber warfare is at the center of the new coup attempt against Venezuela”, Aug 06, 2024, Misión Verdad, MROnline, at < https://mronline.org/2024/08/06/cyber-warfare-is-at-the-center-of-the-new-coup-attempt-against-venezuela/ >: (Originally published on Aug 3, 2024 by Mint Press News).

6). “Mercenary Group Blackwater Boss Wants $100 Million to Assassinate President Maduro”, Aug 02, 2024, Victoria Torres, Orinoco Tribune, at < https://orinocotribune.com/mercenary-group-blackwater-boss-wants-100-million-to-assassinate-president-maduro/ > (Originally published in Spanish as “Mercenarios babean por dinero venezolano para cometer magnicidio”, Aug 1, 2024, Victoria Torres, Red Radio VE, at < https://redradiove.com/mercenarios-babean-por-dinero-venezolano-para-cometer-magnicidio/ >)

~~ recommended by dmorista ~~

Prepare for November’s Quiet Coup ~~ Greg Palast

 https://gregpalast.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=33e4ec877eed6a43863a4a92e&id=1fc1bb7b90&e=ae27806cdd

~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~

China’s Real Economic Crisis ~~ Zongyuan Zoe Liu

 https://www.foreignaffairs.com/china/chinas-real-economic-crisis?utm_medium=newsletters&utm_source=twofa&utm_campaign=China%E2%80%99s%20Real%20Economic%20Crisis&utm_content=20240809&utm_term=FA%20This%20Week%20-%20112017 

also reprinted at
 
~~ recommended by emil karpo ~~

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Joe Biden’s Lame Duck Presidency Is the Opportunity of a Lifetime for Netanyahu ~~ JEREMY SCAHILL AUG 1

 https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/israel-netanyahu-assassinations-biden?utm_source=post-email-title&

~~ recommended by emil karpo ~~

Trump Campaign Uses the “Swiftboat Methods” to attack Walz

1). Walz makes statement about military weapons and gun control at a town meeting, Posted on “X” formerly Twitter by Kamala HQ, Duration of this video 31 seconds, at < https://x.com/KamalaHQ/status/1820918063966962143 >

2). “CNN fact-checks Vance's claims about Walz's military service”, Laura Coates, CNN, Walz's statement about carrying a weapon of war runs from 1:37 – 1:44, https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/07/politics/video/tim-walz-military-service-jd-vance-fact-check-lcl-digvid >.

3). “Playbook: Team Trump tries to tear down Walz”, Aug 8, 2024, RACHAEL BADE, EUGENE DANIELS & RYAN LIZZA, Politico, at < https://www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2024/08/08/team-trump-tries-to-tear-down-walz-00173185 >.

4). “Kamala Harris picks right-wing governor as Democratic running mate”, Aug 7, 2024, Patrick Martin, World Socialist Web Site (WSWS), at < https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2024/08/07/ispf-a07.html >.

~~ recommended by dmorista ~~

Lenin’s contributions to political economy

 https://links.org.au/lenins-contributions-political-economy

~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~

Democrats Target Abuses in For-Profit Probation Industry - Truthdig

 https://www.truthdig.com/articles/democrats-target-abuses-in-for-profit-probation-industry/

~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

CRISIS OF THE WEST, OPPORTUNITY FOR THE REST?

 https://fpif.org/crisis-of-the-west-opportunity-for-the-rest/

~~ recommended by emil karpo ~~

The Real Elon Musk Revealed:

1). “Elon Musk: Everything You Didn't Know About His Sh*tty Past”, “Not a Genius a Bullsh*tter”, May 13, 2024, Episode 8 of “This F*cking Guy,” Hysteria Podcast hosts Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco, Hysteria, duration of video 35:08, at < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y40RU5Nx6U >.

2). “The Problem With Elon Musk”: 'The Billionaire Who’s Not Like Other Billionaires' ” Jul 12, 2024, Johnny Harris narrates a program about Musk, Johnny Harris, duration of video 42:45, at < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYQxG4KEzvo >.

~~ recommended by dmorista ~~

Rape & Genocide: the Israeli War Machine We Support ~~ Eugene Doyle

 https://www.counterpunch.org/2024/08/06/rape-genocide-the-israeli-war-machine-we-support/

~~recommended by newestbeginning ~~

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

First a Truly Great Campaign Ad, Then Analysis of How and Why Republicans in the Trump / Project 2025 forces will not Accept a Standard Electoral Defeat

1). “These Guys Are Just Weird”, Jul 29, 2024, Anon, Won't PAC Down, Political Ad,1 minute duration, at < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP5Gx18D4-c >

2). “GOP plans to win this election — in court, if not at the ballot box: Republicans learned from their 2020 mistakes — and have good reason to believe the Supreme Court is on their side”, Aug 5, 2024, David Daley, Salon, at < https://www.salon.com/2024/08/05/plans-to-win-this-in-court-if-they-have-to--and-it-might-work/ >.

3). “The GOP’s Secret Weapon for 2024? Bogus Lawsuits: Republicans’ anti-voter litigation is grimly effective — even when they lose”, September+October 2024 Issue, Abby Vesoulis, Mother Jones, at < https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/07/republican-national-committee-bogus-election-fraud-lawsuits-2024/ >

4). “Trump doesn't need to win the vote, he just plans to contest the results”, Aug 02, 2024, Frank Vyan Walton, The Daily Kos, (there are two good embedded videos in this article, the first near the top of the article that is 6:19 long and features Rachel Maddow discussing statements by Trump that: “just vote this November and you'll never have to vote again”, and the repeated statements Trump has made that “we have all the votes we need, you don't need to vote at all, even this November”, and near the bottom another video that is 16:06 long and features ab discussion by Brian Taylor Cohen with Marc Elias as well as some highlights from the Rachel Maddow video that appears at the top of the article), at < https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/8/2/2259478/-Trump-doesn-t-need-to-win-the-vote-he-just-plans-to-contest-the-results >.

5). “Extremist White Christian Nationalists Prepping For War | Brad Onishi | TMR”, Jul 16, 2024, Sam Seder & Emma Vigeland interview Brad Onishi, The Majority Report, duration of video 48:58, at < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq5z1xdHN9Y >. Onishi is the author of Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism – And What Comes Next.

~~ recommended by dmorista ~~

Senator Robert Menendez and the Corruption of Cuba Policy ~~ WILLIAM M. LEOGRANDE and PETER KORNBLUH

 https://www.thenation.com/article/world/cuba-harris-menendez-corruption-diplomacy/

(picture of Cuban kids from

https://blog.ricksteves.com/blog/cubas-complex-ethnic-mix/)

~~ recommended by emil karpo ~~