Zerohedge publishes a review of the 2 most well known dystopian books of the twentieth century, Brave New World from Aldous Huxley, published in 1932 and 1984 from George Orwell, published in 1949. The article by Zerohedge extensively quotes 2 previous articles, "Orwell, Huxley and the Emerging Totalitarianism" by Emmet Scott and "2011: A Brave … Continue reading Brave New 1984
Category: ethics
The Spirit of Davos
Jon Stewart, of The Daily Show fame, glimpses and parses, assisted by an "All Access Badge" , the Spirit of Davos. Enjoy and do not miss the end of the clip, where Samantha Bee reports right from the "Panel of Emerging Economies" where "the leaders at the World Economic Forum are laser focused on making … Continue reading The Spirit of Davos
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Soul
A dog rescued from ice in Eastern Russia by a team of seamen. Music: theme from "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"
Reverse Robin Hood explained
In this article published by Zerohedge we can find a cogent explanation of the present process of wealth redistribution from poor to rich, a phenomenon felt everywhere. Whether this process is an intended one, a sort of conspiracy, or just "collateral damage" of unsound monetary and economic policies, is for the reader to decide. This … Continue reading Reverse Robin Hood explained
Prescient George Carlin
Many of us have spent time in the USA, a country for which we have harbored kind thoughts and fond memories. But in the age of the NSA spying even on the closest allies, in the age of american drones killing civilians in a routine fashion, in the age where Wall Street and its tool, … Continue reading Prescient George Carlin
Kindness in a Dark Age
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TYReads “A Plea for Caution From Russia”
A Plea for Caution From Russia by Vladimir V. Putin @ The New York Times In a rare oped by Russia's president, Vladimir Putin pleads directly with the american people against USA intervention in Syria. The well crafted article stresses two ideas: 1) America is increasingly perceived not as a democracy, but as an aggressive entity … Continue reading TYReads “A Plea for Caution From Russia”
Alexandra Leaving, Alexandria Lost
Suddenly the night has grown colder. The God of love preparing to depart. Alexandra hoisted on his shoulder, They slip between the sentries of the heart. ... ... ... Even though she sleeps upon your satin; Even though she wakes you with a kiss. Do not say the moment was imagined; Do not stoop to … Continue reading Alexandra Leaving, Alexandria Lost
TYReads “the capitalist network that runs the world”
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”
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”
The Yogi Rock 