Dumb Founded

Formal reports are expected imminently, but preliminary analysis is that a new wave of mindless idiots — inspired by the teabagging episode — has entered the electoral arena as candidates, with GOP and industry agents recruiting them to harness their anti-social energy to more focused objectives. Initial estimates of the situation are that — unlike the property rights fundamentalists of the mid 1990s — these malcontents have difficulty mastering the most simple tasks of communicating in the public realm–literally standing stunned before audiences when asked such difficult questions as, “What credentials do you bring to public affairs?”.

Obama’s Inhumanity

Shamus Cooke examines Obama’s inhumanity toward immigrants, and the growing hostility of the Democratic Party toward the same.

Putting People First

As the largest oil exporter to the US, Canada also generates the largest greenhouse gas emmissions in the world. For the Athabascan peoples of Northern Alberta, this means their lands, waters, and wildlife have become a major planetary sacrifice zone. In the documentary Downstream, the story of Fort Chipewyan and their physician, Dr. John O’Connor, challenges the notion that dominant society’s governments or the oil industry will ever put people first.

Imperial Presidency

Bush proxy war against Iran continues under Obama.

Coming Home

A memorial service held outside the Vatican to commemorate children murdered in Catholic Indian boarding schools in Canada, is part of a truth-telling tour by Reverend Kevin Annett and First Nations survivors from British Columbia. Reverend Annett will also be screening Unrepentant — his documentary film on aboriginal genocide — in Italy, England and Ireland. Annett and First Nations leaders are working to involve the United Nations in holding the responsible churches and governments accountable for these crimes against humanity.

Getting Real

Black is Back takes on Obama.

Restoring Abundance

Elwha prepare for rehonoring creation.

Damning Documents

Kenyan government ethnic cleansing plan to benefit Chinese oil exploration revealed by military informant.

Army of None

More US soldiers committed suicide than were killed in combat this year.

Governance of Afghanistan

Steven Pressfield continues his interview with Chief Zazai about the governance of Afghanistan from a tribal perspective. Other than the fact the US has once again backed the wrong players, you might be surprised by what you learn.