I. Capitalism and Fascism: Cause and Effect “It’s no accident, comrade,” was a siren song of classical Marxism–nothing about political economy was an accident, since the structures of capitalism were historically determined. I was going to write about Cassidy Hutchinson and what she brought about., but the invasion of Gaza…

This is an addendum to my blog on Approval Ratings, pertaining to the possibilities of the Electoral College outcome in 2024. So: There are what I consider 8 battleground states with the following EV: Pennsylvania 19, Michigan and Georgia 15, Virginia 13, Arizona and Wisconsin 10, Nevada 7, New Hampshire…

2024: Continued The air waves are humming with Democratic angst over the shocking NY Times/Siena poll of Biden vs. Trump in battleground states which showed on average 4 to 6 point leads for Trump. What the Hell! What is going on? Michelle Cottle of the Times Editorial Board put it…

Just and Unjust Wars: Part 2 1. What Is Happening “John Kirby, the National Security Council’s coordinator for strategic communications, noted a key difference in Moscow and Tel Aviv’s objectives in their respective wars.” “Israel is not deliberately trying to kill civilians,” Kirby told “CNN This Morning” Monday. “They are…

What Is To Be Done? War and Ethics “Thirst and Hunger Grow in Besieged Gaza Amid Israeli Bombardment. Residents wait in line for hours for bread and water, with fights sometimes breaking out. The United Nations has called the situation a humanitarian catastrophe.” In my most recent blog I used…

What Is To Be Done? Easier said. The bombs and leaflets come in separate transports and the former hit the ground–or the building–much faster than the latter. And that was already long ago. So: People keep asking what should Israel do, and it’s way too late for that discussion. But…

Palestine//Israel: When Is a War Just? A journey from Here to There and Back I’ve been asked by several people what I think about the War, or more specifically, whether I think it is a Just War; and if so, on behalf of whom. At first the answer is simple…

White Supremacy Christian Nationalism The Heart of the Heart of the Country “If you’re white, all right If you’re brown, stick aroun’ But if you’re black, Get back, Get back” I don’t remember where or when I first heard that ditty; probably in the late teens or early twenties. The…

On Cornel West (Interview with spokesman Peter Daou Sept 17, Times Note: Kennedy Jr. just announced he might run on the Libertarian ticket. The vultures are circling. I. Introduction In March of 2024, Cornel West will have an entry in the forthcoming Encyclopedia of Critical Political Science. Obviously I don’t…