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The Toxic Myth of US Innocence: From “The Deer Hunter” to Donald Trump
Reagan's dangerous myth of US innocence has transformed into an even more toxic form in Trump's candidacy.
Moral Idiocy in the Halls of Power
“Moral idiocy” is a long-standing cultural flaw that often gives license to the violence that law and cultural mores are trying to control.
Sole & DJ Pain 1’s Video Shows the Hostage Crisis of Elections
The spectacular killings by ISIS are no different from the mass murders commonly committed by white men in the US.
Fifteen Years After 9/11, Perpetual “War on Terror” Continues Unabated
Thirteen years after the illegal wars were started, the Bush war criminals have still not been brought to justice.
Will Either Clinton or Trump End the Forever War?
The Forever War — started in 2003 — is unlikely to end, regardless of who is next in the White House.
Media Trumpet Another Phony “Secret Nuclear Deal” Story
Recent media reports about the Obama administration's “secret side deals” with Iran are anything but credible.
Looking Toward the End of US Empire
The end of US empire would be a welcome end.
The Almost-War on Syria Three Years Ago
As pressure again builds on President Obama to attack Syria and press a new Cold War with Russia, the extraordinary events of three years ago after a sarin attack …
“The Big Lie”: How Trump Uses Classic Authoritarian Propaganda Techniques
Media coverage of Trump rallies is sometimes chillingly reminiscent of the Nazi propaganda films of the 1930s.
What Makes a Hate Group?
The violence in our streets is the war coming home.