Op-ed – THE OVAL CIRCLE

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NATO’s nemeses Russia & China help its member-states amid Covid-19 pandemic FAR MORE than the alliance itself

Posted on April 6, 2020April 6, 2020By Editor

NATO, struggling to justify its existence, has found a new role for itself — as an indefatigable fighter against the Covid-19 pandemic. But so far, it has contributed significantly less to this fight than its supposed rivals. … Read More >NATO’s nemeses Russia & China help its member-states amid Covid-19 pandemic FAR MORE than the alliance itself

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The US was named the best equipped country to deal with a pandemic not a year ago — what happened there?

Posted on March 31, 2020March 31, 2020By Editor

Just last year, the US topped a list of the countries best equipped to deal with a pandemic. But the experts have egg on their face as America spirals into Covid-19 catastrophe. What went wrong? … Read More >The US was named the best equipped country to deal with a pandemic not a year ago — what happened there?

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New Zealand becoming police state: Covid-19 lockdown to be taken seriously, but reporting neighbors & abuse of power goes too far

Posted on March 31, 2020March 31, 2020By Editor

New Zealand – the “land of the long white cloud” – has evolved into a police state overnight amid the fallout of Covid-19, with people now being encouraged to dob in fellow Kiwis who flout lockdown rules. … Read More >New Zealand becoming police state: Covid-19 lockdown to be taken seriously, but reporting neighbors & abuse of power goes too far

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This is not a war: Coronavirus pandemic presents unique opportunity to rebuild a sense of common good

Posted on March 30, 2020March 30, 2020By Editor

Just as previous wars on poverty, drugs & terrorism, a new ‘war on COVID-19’ is doomed to failure if a similar militaristic approach is used. We can only win if we restore the common good ruined by decades of neoliberal policies. … Read More >This is not a war: Coronavirus pandemic presents unique opportunity to rebuild a sense of common good

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Amazon’s Alexa now offering to diagnose coronavirus in happy marriage of Big Tech with Big Brother

Posted on March 28, 2020March 28, 2020By Editor

Amazon’s Alexa AI assistant can now evaluate coronavirus symptoms and recommend testing for US users – testing it profits from and hopes to roll out nationwide. Will it report ‘dry coughs’ to the proper authorities, too? … Read More >Amazon’s Alexa now offering to diagnose coronavirus in happy marriage of Big Tech with Big Brother

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US is at a critical juncture, facing TWO EPIDEMICS: Covid-19 & soaring joblessness

Posted on March 26, 2020March 26, 2020By Editor

The Senate and the White House have finally managed to negotiate a record $2-trillion stimulus aid package to ease the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak. But the money may well be too little too late. … Read More >US is at a critical juncture, facing TWO EPIDEMICS: Covid-19 & soaring joblessness

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If Britain allows a frail Julian Assange to die in Covid-19-infested jail, the blood will be on London’s hands

Posted on March 24, 2020By Editor

At a time when even the likes of Iran are letting thousands of non-violent offenders out of jail, the UK’s refusal to budge on one journalist is indefensible and surrenders the moral high ground it never had to begin with. … Read More >If Britain allows a frail Julian Assange to die in Covid-19-infested jail, the blood will be on London’s hands

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West can’t cope with Covid-19 because of DOCILIANS, the pampered herd whose demand for ZERO RISK actually risks killing thousands

Posted on March 24, 2020March 24, 2020By Editor

A risk-averse culture and a helpless population that expects others to solve every problem has made the developed world uniquely unsuited to evaluating and dealing with the dangers of the new coronavirus. … Read More >West can’t cope with Covid-19 because of DOCILIANS, the pampered herd whose demand for ZERO RISK actually risks killing thousands

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Putin gets bonus trust points for nailing the hazmat suit appearance first

Posted on March 24, 2020By Editor

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to a coronavirus hospital wearing a full hazmat suit may not be as flashy as some of his many photo ops, but it will earn him more trust than a hundred bare-chested pictures. … Read More >Putin gets bonus trust points for nailing the hazmat suit appearance first

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Covid-19 has taken away bread and circuses, laying bare the true American empire

Posted on March 23, 2020March 23, 2020By Editor

Regular Americans can no longer numb themselves with sports and gluttony, freeing them to clearly see the malignantly craven ruling class that exploits and despises them. If only they would open their eyes to reality. … Read More >Covid-19 has taken away bread and circuses, laying bare the true American empire