Happy Leap Day Open Thread: Monday, February 29, 2016
Submitted by enhydra lutris on Mon, 02/29/2016 - 7:00am| It’s Leap Day Woo Hoo! Commence to Leaping, if only to conclusions |
Today's number is Twenty-Nine
The invasion of Libya is in progress
Submitted by gjohnsit on Sun, 02/28/2016 - 3:50pm
Let's forget for a moment that none of this was approved by the internationally recognised government of Libya.
San Antonio trans woman missing, presumed dead
Submitted by Robyn on Sun, 02/28/2016 - 2:30pmTwenty-five year-old Estrella Alvarado has the San Antonio Police Department very concerned. She hasn't been seen since September 9, 2015.
On Memorial Day of 2015, Estrella was rescued from a flood by the San Antonio Fire Department.
After the rescue, witnesses saw Estrella leave the scene with her boyfriend. Police also believe he was the last person Estrella was with when she disappeared.
Hellraisers Journal: From The Masses: Art Young on Munitions Makers Fanning the Flames of Hatred
Submitted by JayRaye on Sun, 02/28/2016 - 12:56pmYou put a gun in my hand and you hide from my eyes,
Then you turn and run farther when the fast bullet fly.
-Bob Dyaln
Then you turn and run farther when the fast bullet fly.
-Bob Dyaln
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Monday February 28, 1916
From The Masses: The Munition Maker & Uncle Sam
This month's Masses expressed a few thoughts on the war now raging in Europe. We found the following drawing by Art Young to be especially relevant.
"It's a Great Country" by Art Young:
The munition maker has made us hated in Europe, and now we must buy munitions
from him to defend ourselves against that hatred.
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Open Thread Sunday 02-28-16
Submitted by JtC on Sun, 02/28/2016 - 8:32amGood morning 99percenters!
Morning news dump and music by Maceo Parker
Noam Chomsky Wants You to Wake Up From the American Dream
10 principles of oligarchy.If you've just seen Michael Moore's movie and are wondering how in the world the United States got diverted into the slow lane to hell, go watch Noam Chomsky's movie. If you've just seen Noam Chomsky's movie and are wondering whether the human species is really worth saving, go see Michael Moore's movie. If you haven't seen either of these movies, please tell me that you haven't been watching presidential debates. As either of these movies would be glad to point out to you, that's NOT HOW YOU CHANGE ANYTHING.
This is total BullSh*t
Submitted by gjohnsit on Sat, 02/27/2016 - 10:20pm
The GOS just lived up to its name. This is nothing but political censorship.
The positive mental health of trans children supported in their identities
Submitted by Robyn on Sat, 02/27/2016 - 2:30pmA new study shows that trans Kids supported by their families are not destined to have mental health problems.
Studies of mental health among transgender people in the United States have been consistently grim, showing higher rates of depression, anxiety and suicide.
But almost nothing is known about the mental health of a new and growing generation of transgender Americans — prepubescent children who are living openly as transgender with the support of their families. How do those children fare in an environment of openness and family support? When their gender identity is affirmed, are they happy?
A Trench Eye View of how to fix the U.S. Military
Submitted by detroitmechworks on Sat, 02/27/2016 - 2:21pmA caveat here. I am NOT a career soldier. While I loved my time of service, and still do love my country, I only have spent four years in the service. I was for many years before joining what is known as a "Military Hobbyist". Military History has always fascinated me and since I was 14 I've spent time studying it. I am currently about to return to college to finish my History degree. I also joined the Military when I was 32 years old.
The ISIS Intel scandal just got real
Submitted by gjohnsit on Sat, 02/27/2016 - 2:11pmThe House intelligence committee just accused the Pentagon of a cover-up, and this may turn into the first major scandal in the War on ISIS.
Hellraisers Journal: Impressions of War from Sculptor, Nellie V Walker, and Poet, Ralph Chaplin
Submitted by JayRaye on Sat, 02/27/2016 - 12:30pmA feast of mothers' pain is here laid low
For swarming insects hovering on high.
Grey rats, red muzzled through the trenches go
Where your death-tortured features face the sky.
-Ralph Chaplin
For swarming insects hovering on high.
Grey rats, red muzzled through the trenches go
Where your death-tortured features face the sky.
-Ralph Chaplin
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Sunday February 27, 1916
The Great War in Europe and the Mass Slaughter of Working Class Sons Considered
United Mine Workers Journal, Cover of February 3, 1916:
