OK everyone this is the introduction (draft, so far) to the forthcoming book (Utopian Dreaming and Climate Change) which I'll be presenting at the Portland meetup.
“Another world is possible” – the slogan of the World Social Forum
I used to think that the establishment hated Bernie the most. After all, he threatened the profits of Wall Street and Big Pharma, and for that he will never be allowed to win.
Now who in the world is going to use this on an email??
The world is finally getting the period emoji we really need https://t.co/Vw85yfOCWU
— HuffPost UK Lifestyle (@HuffPostUKLife) February 6, 2019
I've come to the conclusion that the corner of the internet into which I have been shoved is the practical equivalent of a fantasy role playing game. That is, my impact on politics in the real world from posting here (and c99p is the best) is about the equal of the impact I would have playing Fortnite. That is, zero. This lack of impact has been caused by the purchase and consolidation of both news outlets and political parties by the billionaire class.
Oh look, it’s the guy under investigation for leaks starting another round of wasteful bullshit investigations just so this rotten lying chickenshit can keep his face in front of the cameras. And this has NOTHING to do with RUSSIA and everything to do with trying to bring down Trump.
House intelligence chair announces sweeping investigation into Trump's finances and Russia
Less than a week ago I posted an essay about the rapidly approaching end of dollar hegemony, but I didn't spend much time talking about its implications. It turns out that I was only a couple days ahead of the curve. Far better writers than I, such as Chris Hedges, have explored the topic in the past couple days.
Consider this a PSA; although it’s not a sexy subject, it does give insight (if macabre) into the US hegemonic desire for Full Spectrum Dominance and ostensible fears (seeking moar Warbucks?).
The weather people are forecasting significant snow this coming weekend for NW Oregon and SW Washington. The meetup is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 10 at 1:00 pm. Timing of snowstorm seems to be in question, the only solid part being over the weekend.
Do we need to postpone the meetup? What say you? Respond please.
I have a medical appointment this morning, but will be back later.
Having listened to all three sides of the fascist triangle on the "State of the Union", it's easy to see that all three miss the mark to varying degrees.
