Look Within
I find [René Girard’s] ideas have enormous explanatory power not only for the world we see around us – but the world we find within us. People may question his reading of archaic societies or…
Tag: Donald Trump
Questions for an Independent Journalist
I prepared this list for Danielle Mackey’s Share the Wealth in November 2020. Where can a person go to get the news? What is an echo chamber and what, if any role, does it play…
Act Two by Andrew Wimmer
My friend Andrew Wimmer emailed the following to some of us, and gave me permission to share here… In May 2016, Adam Gopnik wrote in The New Yorker: “There is a simple formula for descriptions…
With Gratitude for Ralph Nader
I’ve recently read several books by Ralph Nader, and I’ve been reminded of his immense contributions to the lives of the U.S. American people. Here’s his latest post on what’s going on… …
The Good Old Days before Trump (Peas in a Pod)
In November 2010 Ralph Nader wrote an imaginary letter penned by former president George W. Bush to his successor President Barack Obama. Here’s an excerpt… The Leftists are always trying to have your policies…
“Surely, Thich Nhat Hanh Doesn’t Think that the Diamond Sutra Applies to Trump, ICE, and the Republicans!”
The Buddha said to Subhuti, “In a place where there is something that can be distinguished by signs, in that place there is deception. If you can see the signless nature of signs, then you…
“I Denounce the US Government’s Threats of War against North Korea” by Andrew Wimmer
Andrew shared this early this morning, and I want to share it with others… Dear Friends, Our first obligation in the face of US war threats is to speak a word of truth, wherever we…
Where Antiwar Efforts Begin and End by Andrew Wimmer
I received the following reflection from my friend Andrew this morning… Here is Boeing’s latest press release about fighter jet training capabilities coming to St. Louis. And Lacy Clay’s (MO 1-D) elation: “I’m proud that…
Share the Wealth with Tony Albrecht–Tentative Description of a Dinner Given to Promote the Impeachment of President Trump
During this time when Trump is on the tip of so many American tongues, I’m preparing for an unusually political Share the Wealth. Our conversation this Sunday will not, however, traverse the usual spectrum between…
Trump Trumpets His Real Plans by Ralph Nader
I receive regular emails from Ralph Nader, and want to share today’s correspondence. He’s been fighting injustice and serving as a consumer advocate in this country for over fifty years. Even for a…