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A brief word about Nazi rallies at Madison Square Garden

I believe the stated object of a rally is to gather support for a cause. Still, the covert point of a rally is to convince the main speaker that all those people worship you, and will do whatever you tell … Continue reading

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Who will win the $$$$$$$ versus $ war?

When SCOTUS landed us with Citizens United, giving corporations and oligarchs untrammeled access to political campaigns and politicians, my initial reaction was, of course, fury. Just like most of us. But then I thought about it. It’s remarkable what serious … Continue reading

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Are you afraid of immigrants? So am I

Today, the New York Times ran a story about the fierce battle within Rupert Murdoch’s  family. Although it’s centered on a trust Murdoch established, over which a trial is about to start in Reno, Nevada, the deep story is how … Continue reading

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