Revealed – the capitalist network that runs the world @ New Scientist "An analysis of the relationships between 43,000 transnational corporations has identified a relatively small group of companies, mainly banks, with disproportionate power over the global economy." "The idea that a few bankers control a large chunk of the global economy might not seem like news … Continue reading TYReads “the capitalist network that runs the world”
Author: TheYogiRock
Across the Borderland
"When you reach the broken promised land Every dream slips through your hands And you'll know it's too late to change your mind 'cause you pay the price to come so far Just to wind up where you are And you're still just across the borderline Now you're still just across the borderline And you're … Continue reading Across the Borderland
Statement from Edward Snowden in Moscow
We reproduce the statement issued by Edward Snowden from Moscow via Wikileaks in the hope that the pressure of public opinion will be strong enough to prevent damage being inflicted upon him. Monday July 1, 21:40 UTC One week ago I left Hong Kong after it became clear that my freedom and safety were under threat for … Continue reading Statement from Edward Snowden in Moscow
TYReads “Snowden’s future”
Snowden’s future @ Financial Times With this article brimming with doublespeak, the Financial Times tries to convince the western and the global public opinion, shocked by the realization that the old USA is no longer a democracy but "something else", into believing that Edward Snowden is a criminal and not what a growing body of public … Continue reading TYReads “Snowden’s future”
TYR reads “Survivorship Bias”
Survivorship Bias @ You Are Not So Smart in this delicious short essay David MacRaney, author of "Your Are Not So Smart", explores survivorship bias, specially harmful when trying to "learn lessons" in order to improve our chances of success. A short biographical sketch of a forgotten genius, Abraham Wald, is a not minor plus of … Continue reading TYR reads “Survivorship Bias”
TYR reads “those who care, have known about this for a long, long time.”
Government Is Tracking Verizon Customers' Records @ The Wall Street Journal. Some excerpts: "The National Security Agency is obtaining a complete set of phone records from all Verizon U.S. customers under a secret court order, according to a published account and former officials." "Verizon is required to provide NSA with "all call detail records" of customers, … Continue reading TYR reads “those who care, have known about this for a long, long time.”
War is peace
When reading the article published today in The Financial Times, Pentagon sees ‘war on terror’ lasting 20 years, it is difficult not to get reminded of George Orwell's well-known doublespeak sentence in his novel "1984": "War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength". Gore Vidal does deserve some credit too, having warned in his book "Perpetual War … Continue reading War is peace
TYR reads ” 5 Reasons…Mainstream Media…Pro-War”
5 Reasons that Both Mainstream Media – and Gatekeeper “Alternative” Websites – Are Pro-War @ Washington's Blog asks why there is so much Pro-War reporting, not only by mainstream media, but also by big "alternative" (blog) websites. Like all Washingtonsblog articles, this one is well researched, but perhaps an image, a chart, will go a … Continue reading TYR reads ” 5 Reasons…Mainstream Media…Pro-War”
I phone, you tube
English Jokes publishes this almost universal one
Wasteland of the Free
In 1996 Iris DeMent released The Way I Should, an album containing ”Wasteland of the Free” a blunt indictment of the right-wing political and social agenda dominating in the US. As Richard Phillips reports, “ Iris DeMent explained that “Wasteland of the Free” was a difficult song to perform because it was so direct. “But I can’t keep quiet about these things,” … Continue reading Wasteland of the Free
The Yogi Rock 