Chris Hedges from Rise Up Times, with information and analysis on this latest monstrous mistake the US is stepping into. “A war with Iran would see it use its Chinese-supplied anti-ship missiles, mines and coastal artillery to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, which is the corridor for 20% of the world’s oil supply….
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How Journalists Demonize Venezuela’s Government, in Their Own Words, by Alan MacLeod — Rise Up Times
When Venezuela continues to be destabilized and citizens get out in order to survive, where do you think they will go? This is a pattern that needs to be recognized. “One Caracas-based correspondent now working for The New York Times told me on the record that he employs “sexy tricks” to “hook” readers on…
dVerse — gifts for that special someone
image link I decided to get you a passel of gift certificates this year, including one each for: 1) Santa’s Elves Hammer – to break your fingers, in hopes for a Tweetless 2020 2) Orange duct tape – to match your skin when it covers your mouth 3) Get out of Jail Free card –…
Chris Hedges: Hope Lies in the Streets — Rise Up Times
Another insightful political essay by Chris Hedges. Please read and be informed. “The violent suppression of protesters in France, Chile, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, India and Hong Kong is already underway, a window into what may be coming to England, the United States and other countries that attempt to throw off the yoke of corporate oppression.”…
Impeach Trump Now
image link Tomorrow the House of Representatives votes on whether or not to impeach Trump. Rallies are and have been held today to show our elected representatives that we want them to vote YES on Trump’s impeachment. I found out about one near here an hour before it was going to happen, which gave me…
Bernie Sanders Should Be Democrats’ First Choice, by Jeff Cohen — Rise Up Times
Please read this. Both Biden and Sanders have longer and more consistent histories than either Warren or Buttigieg. But while the former has spent his career defending corporate interests, the latter’s history is unabashedly progressive. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. (Gage Skidmore / Flickr) By Jeff Cohen Truthdig December 12, 2019 Less than two months…
Chris Hedges on his latest book, “America: The Farewell Tour” — Rise Up Times
Here I am, sharing Chris Hedges, talking about his new book via a talk show with another very sharp gentleman. Hedges: “I have children. I’m terrified.” via Chris Hedges on his latest book, “America: The Farewell Tour” — Rise Up Times
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