This has to be quick, I have a wedding to attend today, but it is a moment too important to pass up. You would be well advised to pay attention to Kunstler's words today. ...or, it may all fizzle again, but I don't think so this time. Oh, what the heck! I don't know any... Continue Reading →
We Don’t Have A Climate Problem, We Have A Deficit Of Drop-Outs
Bill Mollison, the founder of the permaculture movement, is reputed to once have said - "You don't have a snail problem, you have a duck deficiency". You will probably see the relevance of my chosen title if you read to the end of this piece. "The world is facing 'catastrophic' global warming, with 2020 among... Continue Reading →
Prioritize the People – A Capitalist’s Nightmare
I quite regularly write about China but only rarely do those posts receive more than a handful of views, either on the blog here or on my VKontacte social media site at vk.com/bernie.edwards, whereas other posts (on VK at least) can attract up to several hundred views. What is it about China that seems to... Continue Reading →
Piggy Pompeo Presiding?
"China to respond to US provocations in next 10 days: Global Times editorial" - Global Times Strong words just came from China in response to US provocation from the unworthy lips of US Secretary of State (for next 10 days), Mike 'Piggy' Pompeo. Let me echo some of them: "...China's rapidly growing power is in... Continue Reading →
The Insurrection Wars, Begun They Have
"Insurrection Versus Insurrection" - Kunstler Jim Kunstler, thankfully, continues his line on the current political and social dilemma facing America and, unless and until he goes off all "cockamamie" (that's a quote), I will continue to post his views in full here. Thank goodness there is at least some level-headed public commentary still available from... Continue Reading →
Of Hearts and Heads
A cry from the human heart. "A Coup in the Corporate Head" - Tessa Lena, from Tessa Fights Robots ...and while I... No. I am going to hold back from making my frequently used personal disclaimer. There is not enough in this to claim disagreement with, and I wholeheartedly claim affinity with the 'heart' of... Continue Reading →
Corporate Liberal Authoritarianism – Has Quite a Ring to it, Don’t You Think?
"Corporate Liberal Authoritarianism" - Get Over It! Better get used to the idea America - it's already begun (truth be known, it has been building strength for quite some time now - years, in fact) ...and its minions are not even in power yet. You poor things. If all you have to counter your new... Continue Reading →
A Glimpse of the Possible
It is what China has done with its wealth in recent years that makes of it such a proud nation. A remarkable story. And one which contrasts brilliantly with the end-time sunset dramas going on in the West. 'Foreigners see China's victory against poverty on trip' - People's Daily Online - English Michael Chick, Shaun... Continue Reading →
Kunstler: Fog and Noise
You think I wouldn't feature Kunstler after what happened this week, or that I would keep my own head down? You would be wrong. Trump may be down, but not necessarily out. Does he have a plan? Does it involve the military or sections of the military? It's all, as Kunstler says, "Fog and Noise"... Continue Reading →
Not Something Else 