Tag: Politics
2020 is Tumbling Toward 1917
When the Russian Revolution toppled the czar and put the Bolsheviks into power, the civilized countries of western Europe had good reason to tell themselves it could never happen to them. Russia was a barbaric country with a lopsided social structure, masses of peasants and no middle class to speak of. Their political system was a relic of the past …
Controversy at the 1st debate, after RGB, big pharma price gouging
The presidential debate between Biden and Trump shocked anyone with an understanding of politics in the USA and its history. Media pundits want to talk about how Trump violated procedures and norms but Lee Camp reports on the many ways that the showdown ultimately holds up the status quo which neither of the parties are willing to question. …
CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: Winners & losers
The first presidential debate exhibited lots of light, but not much heat. One can argue neither candidate lost, meaning neither won. A perfect reflection of the nation’s politics. With the campaign coming to an end, do the debates have any meaningful impact? Is there such a thing as an undecided voter? …
