Daddy’s Philosophy
If only our leaders in Washington and on Wall Street would begin practicing this true American philosophy. This holiday season got me to thinking about America’s spirit of … Read more
Jim Hightower’s Column
Political commentary column by Jim Hightower. Often serious, but Jim uses his trademark biting satire to make important points.
Greed is Immoral. Health Care Greed is Abominable
Ranking high among the profiteers of insatiable health care greed in America today, you’ll find the private nursing home industry. America has endured a long panorama of corporate … Read more
Don’t Buy Coca-Cola Plastic Promise
It’s only an attempt to squirm out of a promise to curtail the contamination of our planet with Coca-Cola plastic waste. Former New Mexico Gov. Bruce King was … Read more
A Kakistocracy Takes Over Immigration Policy
Trumpers who had cheered his draconian immigration policy ideas are stunned – stunned! – that he actually meant what he ranted about. Social media has been lighting up … Read more
Trump’s Plan to Feed the Greed of Corporate Elites
Trump loyalists will be hired as friendly “regulators” of corporate hucksterism, in order to feed the greed of said loyalists. Howard Lutnick wants to have his cake and … Read more
How Trump’s Made-in-America Scam Still Means Made-in-China
Made-in-China: Trump says he’ll force companies to move back to the USA. They’re moving, but just not here. Wow! Who says election promises don’t produce real change? Candidate … Read more
Maine Law Lets Mobile Home Owners Buy Their Parks
A new law in Maine gives mobile home residents a chance to buy their park before Wall Street profiteers swoop in. Even in a barrelful of rotten apples, … Read more
Can Our Elections Be Made Even More Vapid? Some Are Banking On It
If America’s political campaigns haven’t become vapid enough, “Crowds on Demand” can supply an instant “grassroots” campaign. Many people feel that America’s political campaigns have become vapid PR … Read more
The Shame of TD Bank’s Jolly Bankers
Investigative digger Judd Legum reports that TD Bank has profited from a scheme to launder millions in drug money from criminal networks. Woody Guthrie satirized Depression-era bankers who … Read more
Lilly Ledbetter Fought the Bastards – And Won for All of Us
Nearly all social progress in our country has been spurred by unheralded “nobodies” like Lilly Ledbetter. Forget the cartoonish “Great Man” version of American history. Nearly all social … Read more
