Slavery in the American Empire
Submitted by detroitmechworks on Sun, 06/03/2018 - 2:09pm(A lecture at the Cascadian National University Odeon annex. *Lecture Hall In Use for Powwow*)
It's the 80's all over again.
Submitted by detroitmechworks on Sun, 06/03/2018 - 12:33pmI'm playing Battletech, Star Wars is in Theaters, and the president hates the poor and wants them to die. We want to go to war with Russia, and The US is busy laughing at the idiots who are fighting and dying in Afghanistan. The poor have it extremely rough, but the vast majority of people don't even acknowledge their presence.
It's the 80s all over again.
SELLING ITEMS, FINDING GUTTER WORK, AND POSTING ABOUT THIEVES
Submitted by phillybluesfan on Sun, 06/03/2018 - 11:45am
(a found poem: comments from a conversation about a reported case of internet censorship @ nextdoordotcom}
Expressing something as "I have a problem with..." versus "Do this or I will call the cops on you..." will lead to very, very different discussions.
The Weekly Watch
Submitted by Lookout on Sun, 06/03/2018 - 7:03am
Seeking Serenity and Sanity in this Crazy World
Is there a path toward peace and prosperity in this time of oligarchs? It is difficult to imagine when you consider our actions. It is disheartening to learn of Canada's nationalization of Tar Sands pipelines this week. The Dakota Access pipeline leaked at least five times in 2017 and it is sure to leak more despite assurances to the contrary. It always amazes me how we pursue ever more fossil fuels which we know are less economical than green energy sources. Like a crack or meth addict we seek more of the poison which spells our demise. We must get off of fossil fuels not only to stabilize our climate but to stop all these insane wars aimed at procuring more oil and corporate profits. There is a path. Let's look at some approaches that hold promise, and then we'll tackle the week's news.
Sunday Open Thread:June 3 is World Bicycle Day also Mabo Day in Australia
Submitted by enhydra lutris on Sun, 06/03/2018 - 5:00am
and it is also Prickle-Prickle, Confusion 8, 3184 YOLD
(for you Discordians out there)
Last and far, far least, it is Confederate Memorial Day in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Tennessee,
US Empire to Attempt to Broker North Korea Capitulation via Fast Food Deal
Submitted by The Aspie Corner on Sat, 06/02/2018 - 1:28pmWhen $243 Billion is the cost of doing business
Submitted by gjohnsit on Sat, 06/02/2018 - 1:02pm
$243 Billion is the total amount of fines that major banks have paid for criminal behaviour since the start of the 2008 crisis. That's more than the GDP of Portugal.
OT ~ Welcome to Saturday!
Submitted by smiley7 on Sat, 06/02/2018 - 6:27am Sit-a-while
on swinging porch
where tin-dippers and
sweet water
in cool touches
meet lips
from hand dug wells.
Good morning good people,
And now for a moment of sanity (diplomatic edition)
Submitted by dance you monster on Fri, 06/01/2018 - 9:38pmEvery once in a while, not often but once in a while, the people whose job it is to skirt ever so carefully around a clear statement or position throw up their hands and take a position (of sorts) anyway.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/06/vetoes-unsc-resolution-protection...
Friday Night Photos - Beware The Dragon Edition
Submitted by Bollox Ref on Fri, 06/01/2018 - 5:47pmFrom a couple of nights ago. Must be the end of the world:
Freddie doesn't care though. 'La la la la la, I can't hear you!':
If you've come across some outlandish beasts... or shaken hands with Donald Trump, feel free to post.
