A Little Bird Mired In Oil Illuminates A Big Problem : NPR

A Little Bird Mired In Oil Illuminates A Big Problem : NPR

We can thank BP for all the death, destruction, and ruined lives. I will never buy any BP product (Arco) ever again.

Israeli Forces Seize Gaza-Bound Aid Vessel : NPR

Israeli Forces Seize Gaza-Bound Aid Vessel : NPR

My question is will the cement reach Gaza? Was it attacked in international waters? Was any United States aid money used to finance the attack? The United States is just as guilty as Israel in all these recent events. How did we allow Israel to buy our government? Why?

Repeating Ixtoc's Oil-Soaked History : NPR

Repeating Ixtoc's Oil-Soaked History : NPR

We must learn from the past, not be doomed to make the same mistakes over and over again.

Tips For Coping With Bad-News Burnout : NPR

Tips For Coping With Bad-News Burnout : NPR

Something we will all need to master from this point in time forward (till we destroy the capitalist oligarchy that is currently destroying the planet.

hot

it is hot, very hot. My thermometer is indicating 93 in the shade.

World War II Bombs Still Menace Germany : NPR

World War II Bombs Still Menace Germany : NPR

I remember times when stationed in Berlin the days when streets would close while a bomb was excavated and removed. It brought back memories.

We Won't Climb Out of the Great Recession Until the Middle Class Has Money Again | Economy | AlterNe

We Won't Climb Out of the Great Recession Until the Middle Class Has Money Again | Economy | AlterNet

This is so true and right now the politicians don't see it this way, they are too busy playing to the corporations, thus we won't see a recovery for some time. Our system is based on consumption, people produce good, and people buy goods. Right now, no on is buying because the middle class has had the rug pulled out from under them.

Bill Maher: New Rule: Al Gore Must Come Out With a Sequel to His Film and Call It An Inconvenient Tr

Bill Maher: New Rule: Al Gore Must Come Out With a Sequel to His Film and Call It An Inconvenient Truth 2: What the F*ck Is Wrong With You People?

I always like his approach to a problem.