Op-Ed: Fascism Feeds
On Fear, Failure
To Democratize

Angry feudalists still seek reversal of progress.

(EUGENE, Ore.) -WHY is it we continue to face unreasonable and irrational, sometimes even threatening, reaction to all forward progress worldwide by those determined to “reverse-the-world back to the Middle Ages”? ARE there, even today, those who would prefer the social, cultural and --for sure-- the predominant ruling class economy/culture then in place?

You better believe it: Check out Comments received whenever any statement of “progressive” --much less “radical”-- political philosophy appears, anywhere.

You’ll recall that Middle Age image of castle-on the-hill --occupied by you-know-who-- and that bitter/cottage village-below for you, me and all others.

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Art Mimics, Mocks, The Economic Downturn

Over the past few months, in sync with growing bad news about the economy, a number of artworks related to tight credit, high unemployment, corporate greed and Washington politics are showing up in artists' galleries.

(CHICAGO, Ill.) -Internet art gallery DiscoveredArtists.com reports that the adage, art mimics life holds true, and also reports that some art mocks life, especially art related to the recent economic downturn.

A growing number of paintings and fine art photos posted to the online art gallery are themed around current woes related to the financial crisis. The artworks range in temper from sympathetic, empathetic reflections on the plight of the common man, to critical commentary on corporate greed, and mockery of leadership responsible for the worsening economic outlook.

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Obama`s Plan for American Healthcare

Barack Obama and Joe Biden's plan could bring sweeping change to the American healthcare industry.

(SALEM, Ore.) -President-elect Barack Obama says that when it comes to health care reform, the American people are too often offered two extremes - government-run health care with higher taxes or letting the insurance companies operate without rules.

Obama says he and Joe Biden believe both of these extremes are wrong, and they say that’s why they’ve proposed a plan to strengthens employer coverage, makes insurance companies accountable, and ensure patient choice of doctor and care without government interference.

The Obama-Biden team says their plan provides affordable, accessible health care for all Americans, builds on the existing health care system, and uses existing providers, doctors and plans to implement the plan.

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Bail Out Consumers Now: Economist Condemns Bank Bailouts, Calls For Homeowner Rescue

Homeowners and consumers need a Special Victims Unit, because the government is bailing out criminals.

(CLEARWATER, Fla.) -According to Dr. Ravi Batra, economics professor and author of The New Golden Age: A Revolution Against Political Corruption and Economic Chaos, bailing out banks is like bailing out criminals while victims are left to suffer.

The only difference here is that the victims, homeowners and consumers, are the foundation of the economy, and they are hurting because their wages have not kept pace with rising prices.

The celebrated economist Milton Friedman once said that the true test of a theory is its forecasting ability. Batra’s theories easily pass this sterling test.

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Op Ed: Why Willing Workers,
Dedicated Teachers,
Became Neocon Targets

“Easy-Hit” role hides unavoidable economic truths.

(EUGENE, Ore.) -Ever wonder why millions of hardworking Americans and faithful school teachers are constant targets of neocon attack, always accused of strong union-stance vs “honest taxpayers”?

These continued charges “falsely vilify working people” and “stem from a superficial understanding” of the realities involved, a number of national authorities now contend.

Simple reason: those two groups have always been among the most dedicated, solidly-contributing, child-rearing/occupied; and, always, most cooperative; of ALL American citizens.

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