Day 295: What Determines Your Place in Society?

I read an article that put the role of police and law enforcement in context in terms of the role it actually plays in how our society is structured around the protection of wealth and keeping everyone 'in their place':"Police Violence Not Merely the Product of Police with Racist AttitudesWelcome to the Real News Network … Continue reading Day 295: What Determines Your Place in Society?

Day 293: How to Stop the Walking Dead from Coming True

Have you ever been in a position where you wondered how you were going to be able to pay your bills?Have you ever been in a position of struggling to find a decent job and wondering why it is so difficult?Have you ever been in a position of struggling to find decent work even with … Continue reading Day 293: How to Stop the Walking Dead from Coming True

Day 285: Our Economic Sickness

Artwork by Marlen Vargas del RazoThis week I was sick with a cold and fever. I spent my time at home between my bed sleeping, and my chair where I would watch movies and do a little reading on my computer. Everyone reading this can relate to the experience of being home sick, feeling really, … Continue reading Day 285: Our Economic Sickness

Day 232: The Hidden Agenda Behind Space Exploration

So, we're planning on sending a woman to the moon:"One giant leap for womankind: UK backs push to put female astronaut on moonPlans outlined today show UK, US and China plan to establish moon baseScience minister David Willetts revealed aim to send a woman on missionChina expects to have astronauts on lunar soil between 2025 … Continue reading Day 232: The Hidden Agenda Behind Space Exploration

Day 229: Two Thirds of Americans Don’t Trust Each Other

"Two-thirds of Americans no longer trust each other says poll conducted last monthAn AP-GfK poll conducted last month found that Americans are suspicious of each other in everyday encountersLess than one-third expressed a lot of trust in clerks who swipe their credit cards, drivers on the road, or people they meet when travelingPeople stopped trusting … Continue reading Day 229: Two Thirds of Americans Don’t Trust Each Other

Day 227: The Myth of Conscious Buying

I went to buy a winter jacket today because it's getting pretty cold where I live. Now, in case you didn't know, high quality, well made, brand name winter jackets such as insulated parkas, down jackets, fleece lined jackets, etc, when purchased new and in season, will cost you around $100 at the 'low end', … Continue reading Day 227: The Myth of Conscious Buying

Day 226: Living Income Guaranteed will Prevent Destruction of Homes

"A victim of a monster tornado that ravaged Washington, Illinois on Sunday has revealed the heartbreaking moment he watched the storm destroy his 'dream house'.Speaking with a bandage across his face, Kris Lancaster vowed to rebuild the home - now reduced to rubble - where he and his wife Mandy have raised their children for … Continue reading Day 226: Living Income Guaranteed will Prevent Destruction of Homes

Day 213: Lovely Day for a Carriage Ride!

"...horse collapsed while pulling a carriage through downtown traffic in sweltering heat.Jerry was left lying for several hours on the scorching pavement, before his owners eventually moved him via forklift to a nearby stable."Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2401458/Imposter-PETA-offers-1-000-reward-whereabouts-Jerry-carriage-horse-owners-try-pass-photo-animal-injured-mare.html#ixzz2cv4v9kvJ Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on FacebookYes many cities, including Seattle where I live, have these 'horse drawn carriage' rides where the … Continue reading Day 213: Lovely Day for a Carriage Ride!

Day 207: The Secret Truth About The Royal Baby

Prince William and his wife had a baby and the whole world is acting like it's something to celebrate.Here Ye Here ye!There's no such thing as royalty. It's make believe. It's human beings pretending they're special and managing to make it seem like they are because their families have always had more money than the … Continue reading Day 207: The Secret Truth About The Royal Baby