The Biggest Hoax

 The biggest hoax in American history has been said to be the equating of the profit system with America itself. This is doubtless true naturally such a astonishing assertion must be proven. I believe the entire 19 year history of this blog offers many proofs for this truism.

Today in America we are suffering form about a century of commercialized media in the United states. It is really only now beginning to be recognized as the most dangerous hoax to American democracy. As I indicate, the inner workings of this hoax have yet to be revealed to the general public. However the results are being felt

a most useful book is  "telecommunications, mass media, and democracy,"  by Robert W. McChesney. This landmark book tells the story of the early days of radio and its capturing by big money commercial interests. I highly recommend this tome.

For now, I point you toward this passage from the book, a passage ever so important, based in history, and ever so applicable now.

Along these lines, E. Pendleton Herring wrote:  to believe that ideas critical of the existing social and economic order will naturally win a hearing if they are of sufficient importance to the listening public is to ignore the fact that actual programs are drawn up and determined by private interests.  the NCERS Morgan informed an audience in 1931 that

 There are those that profess to fear the censorship of radio stations operated by local, state, and national government. Do they fail to realize that we already have a censorship -- a censorship applied not by government, which is elected and maintained by the people and responsible to their control, but a censorship maintained by powerful private int who are responsible to no one but their own selfish interests?*

     Indeed, to Morgan, this private control of broadcasting was not simply a theoretical problem, it rendered "genuine freedom of thought" impossible: "The very points at which facts are most needed if people are to govern themselves wisely are the points at which freedom of speech is most certain to be denied." 

*"Politics and Radio Regulation, E. P. Herring.  Harvard Business Review 13.  (1935):  pp. 7-173;  Joy Elmer Morgan, "Education's Rights on the Air."  in NACRE 1931, p. 128. 

 

 

 

 

The Federal Government: Enablers of Racism. And Worse

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Federal immigration officials succeeded in their attempt to arrest the mayor of Newark, New Jersey today.  At a federally Funded Detention Center, when accompanied by members of Congress, who were attempting to do oversight, the mayor was arrested and detained while peacefully leaving the grounds. This shocking. Unnecessary and completely unjustified use of federal force against a duly elected Democratic official acting nonviolently, is a sign of the insanity which grips the executive branch of government. At this time, the mayor, later released Is a clear victim of a government funded and supported in park by racist sympathizers. This blog deplores and strongly condones this unjustified violation of the mayors ris a clear victim of a government funded and supported in park by racist sympathizers. This blog deplores and strongly condones this unjustified violation of the mayors rights.ights.

We Have A Pope. (Habemus Papam) : Eternal Word Network

 The eternal word net work is on the air, proclaiming the Eminence announcement of a pope to the public, the Cardinals having made their choice.

Yes, “we” have a pope doesn’t suit you, let’s just say a new pope has been chosen.

I Shall Continue

 With the encouragement of Ms. Jessica Denson, the successful suer of Donald Trump, and her friend Gabe, the former senate staffer, I will continue steadfastly and non-– violently to pursue what is being understood by more and more people as correct. The fact of the matter is that Mr. Trump is a convicted felon more than once over. He is also an adjudicated insurrectionist, one who sought to destroy the republic in order to remain in power.

Our political leaders in many cases seek to normalize him by shaking his hand, treating him as a serious person, and by other means, legitimizing him.  It is beyond sad. It is appalling, even ghastly. If we as a country, were not able to bar him under the 14th amendment, there is still impeachment. Impeachment is constitutional, non-violent and safe, and eminently appropriate.

A Corporation Is Not a Person!

….. Never has, and never will be!

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Revisiting the program on corporations, law, and democracy

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Hope now among us: The Citizens’ Impeachment Movement

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The link below will take you to a video focused on new movements, lead a former Senate staffer, which is beginning to make headway in an effort to impeach the President.  Watch and enjoy.

Citizens demand impeachment 

Threats to Judges Rise by an Astounding 300 percent

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According to Judge Salas, whose son was cut down by an aggrieved attorney, threats to judges, have soared by 300% since the re-inauguration of OML in January. We must speak out.  Americans, I suggest writing to your Congress people. This is a critical matter!

 https://wyofile.com/i-signed-the-letter-urging-our-congressional-delegation-to-support-the-rule-of-law-heres-why/

Taking a second look at the Schumer strategy

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Video interview with Chuck Schumer shows why sometimes you just have to take a second look.

Schumer speaks about his strategy 

Saturday Poetry

Once to every man and nation

Comes the moment to decide,

In the strife with truth and falsehood,

For the good or evil side;

Some great cause, God’s new Messiah,

Offering each the bloom or blight,

And the choice goes by forever 

‘Twist that darkness and that light.

— Once to every man and nation – – James Russell Lowell

I see this as most apropos – – and urgent – – for now.

President Runs Amok. People’s Help Needed Says Schiff

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What It Will Take to Stop OML

Will you stand up?

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With this concise and stiff question, I’ll reach out to you, dear reader, to ask, decide ye this day, what you will serve – – democracy, or autocracy.  

We may think that we can ignore what is going on in Washington. We say, “what can I do, I am only one person.”  The answer is simpler than you may think. The answer is to stand up, join with other like-minded citizens, and be counted.

This weekend there is to be a protest demonstration against Trump administration number two in Washington, DC. This demonstration is being organized by veterans, unions, artists, and I am sure citizens of every stripe.

What is happening in our country now is not just about persons in power, but more to the point, about an economic system, which favors smaller and smaller numbers of individuals wielding, vast economic power with greater and greater financial resources. But in order to exercise this kind of authority over other people,

The oligarchs must depend on a government, which is at least supine, if not actually hostile to the people.  The story is an old one in the history of the world. I recommend reading up on the rise and fall of the Roman empire, particularly it’sThe story is an old one in the history of the world. I recommend reading up on the rise and fall of the Roman empire, particularly its fall.

For this is a time analogous to that of the ancient empire. As has long been said, power corrupts; absolute power, corrupts absolutely.and yet the people are staring. People cannot be fooled forever. The attack on peoples pocket books is felt the motivation for action is there let us be about standing up for justice.May we stand up with all due speed.

Senator Schiff Lays Out Stark Picture 

From its earliest days, this blog has eschewed violence. It continues to do so today.

Mortgage rates decline. But is it for a good reason?

According to Yahoo news mortgage rates have recently declined to 6.6% but indications Are that well this might be good news for homebuyers, it may not be great news for all consumers.

Mortgage rates decline 

“My 600 lb. Life”

 This is the title of a weight loss doctor series now showing on a major streaming service.  I have the pleasure of watching an episode on Juan, a brave young man, as he traveled a journey to major weight loss.

It reminds me that we are all on a journey. On this journey, there are forces out of our control.  At the same time, we have free agency.  This combination is one of the great mysteries of life.  This documentary shows these two things can go together for success. Recommended.

An Exigency?

 It has been in our title for many years. 

Essentially, it is nothing new.

Koko, Reality’s Messenger

Perhaps the boundary between animals and man is not so fast after all. Coco, the gorilla who knew sign language, passed away in 2018 at the age of 47. Before leaving this world, she imparted a deep and beautiful message.

Koko, Reality’s Messenger