Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Paul Street on Obama's violin

Scorching, in-depth analysis that should be read by all...

http://www.zmag.org/zmag/viewArticle/21334
http://www.zmag.org/znet/viewArticle/20702

After which, ask yourself: why do I unconsciously read mainstream newspapers to find out about the world I live in?

The tacit trillion-dollar "defence" subsidy is key. What does this tell us about the permitted limits of rational discussion?

Perhaps this: that Obama, a marginally less acquiescent Bush, is much like a stall-dresser at a village market taking place in front of a gargantuan castle.

A bit of fluffing and rearranging of the bric-a-brac on display is his remit - while the monstrous gates behind remain silent, impassive, and firmly locked.

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