GLEN FORD—The Emil Jones brand of Black politics is based on the assumption that African American aspirations are limited to a simple desire to see Black faces on display in high places, no matter the public policy content of that representation. It is as if emancipation of the slaves could be achieved by moving Ol’ Massa out of the Big House, and installing the Black butler in his place, while the conditions of life and labor in the fields remain unchanged. After all, the butler is one of “ours.” The slaves should be happy to experience a vicarious freedom, through their “son.” Further, it would be downright unfamily-like to pester our own kin about the need for forty acres and a mule per household.
AMERICAN BRAINWASH
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Neocon Zionist tool Bolton likely to raise tensions even more; Trump Held Hostage in the White House
16 minutes readSTEPHEN LENDMAN—Moscow’s response should be harsh and swift, a strong expression of disgust and revulsion over how it’s mistreated, showing resolve over what’s unacceptable and won’t be tolerated. It’s time for Russia to show strength and determination, defending its rights and security – hitting back hard against Washington, Britain, and co-conspiratorial nations.
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THE SAKER—I was born in a Russian military family and I studied Russian and Soviet military affairs all my life. I can absolutely promise you this, please don’t doubt it for one second: Russia will not back down and, if cornered, she will wipe out your entire civilization. The Russians really don’t want war, they fear it (as they should!) and they will do everything to avoid it. But if attacked then expect a response of absolutely devastating violence.
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CAITLIN JOHNSTONE—Those most fiendishly devoted to the service of the empire would rather take that risk than see the US lose its dominant role on the global stage; for them there is no difference between the end of their empire and the end of their lives. From their point of view they are fighting for their lives, and they are willing to take all-or-nothing gambles with the lives of every terrestrial organism in order to win.
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PATRICE GREANVILLE—In what passes for journalism in the US most people working for radio, television and secondary newspapers take their cues from The New York Times, the legendary “Grey Lady”, reputed to provide the gold standard in coverage of important events. But the NYTimes, never as impartial as its numerous sycophants would like us to believe, has always been a first and foremost a loyal mouthpiece for the prevailing currents inside the American ruling class, which continues to act as the citadel for the global “Western” capitalist mafia.