I haven't trusted John Oliver since he did a hit piece on Jill Stein last year.
So I didn't bother to watch his show on Venezuela, but I did watch this breakdown of it.
While reading about Kos' latest tweet whining and bitching about the Russians, there was a link to an article on Mint Press News about the ban hammer Kos leveled on those of us who refused to fall in line by March of last year.
It was also at Mint Press News that I came across this article.
I have permission from Mr. Welsh to repost any of his material after a couple days have passed since he originally posted it.
Seven Rules for Running a Real Left-Wing Government
by Ian Welsh
So, we have had a right-wing coup in Brazil. In Venezuela, the left still controls the Presidency, but has lost control of parliament. In Argentina, the right has won the election.
For leftists, Cuba has always been kind of like the promised land. The country that has stood up to the imperialist giant to the North — the United States For the past 60 plus years, it is Cuba that has led the fight for liberation and socialist struggles both in Latin America and around the world. The country that never gave in, or gave up, no matter how hard the United States came down on the socialist island.
This evening's music features The Godfather of Soul, James Brown. Enjoy!
James Brown - Papa's got a brand new bag
This evening's music features Chicago blues guitarist Otis Rush. Enjoy!
Otis Rush - I`Cant Quit You Baby
This evening's music features Piedmont blues and gospel singer Rev. Gary Davis. Enjoy!
Rev. Gary Davis - Slow Drag / Cincinnati Flow Rag
This evening's music features delta blues guitarist and singer, sometimes travelling partner of Robert Johnson, Johnny Shines.
This evening's music features New Orleans r&b singer and self-appointed "Emperor of the Universe," Ernie K-Doe.
