Issue: 438
Aug 4, 2011
Commentary
U.S. Working Class on Losing End of a Generations-Long Battle_Solidarity America_By John Funiciello_BlackCommentator.com Columnist
Guest Commentator
With the news early this week of a compromise between the two factions of the ruling party in American politics on the debt ceiling drama, the future and welfare of the working class is on the block, to be reduced to flaccid rhetoric or elimination. Faced with the prospect of continued 9-10 percent unemployment (double…
With the news early this week of a compromise between the two factions of the ruling party in American politics on the debt ceiling drama, the…
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Sharp n’ Blunt
The Civil Cold War is Becoming Uncivil
Columnist
Few would disagree that Texas Governor Rick Perry, the Tea Party poster-cowboy, can ride along with that statement. Recall he’s already threatened this President with secession… “civility” was trampled-upon a long time ago.. Can it be that the Lone Star State’s Governor hopes to ignite America’s 2nd civil war…? If Perry does… he ain’t the…
Few would disagree that Texas Governor Rick Perry, the Tea Party poster-cowboy, can ride along with that statement. Recall he’s already threatened this President with secession...…
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Commentary
What it Takes to Bring Democrats and Republicans Together: Maybe a White President?
Columnist
Now that the national debt ceiling has been raised, and the country has averted economic catastrophe, it really is necessary to process and analyze what a small band of obstructionists have put the nation through. This debt ceiling debate, usually a pro forma act of Congress, took on a political – largely ideological – tone…
Now that the national debt ceiling has been raised, and the country has averted economic catastrophe, it really is necessary to process and analyze what a…
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Commentary
Not So Serious Syria
Columnist
Are the resolutions in place? Has NATO been handed the green light? Are the assassination teams on the ground yet to get President Bashar Assad? If not, then why not? It is said that at least 52 people – including four children – were killed Sunday in Hama, Syria. This conduct looks vaguely familiar. Is…
Are the resolutions in place? Has NATO been handed the green light? Are the assassination teams on the ground yet to get President Bashar Assad? If…
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Commentary
The State of White Trash v. Obama – Point Blank
Columnist
There is a behavioral epidemic going around the country today. Actually it’s been around for a long time, but since the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States, it’s gone full-blown to say the least. It was a few months ago that I heard a caller or guest on a talk show…
There is a behavioral epidemic going around the country today. Actually it's been around for a long time, but since the election of Barack Obama as…
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Commentary
Dr. Jacob Carruthers and Intellectual Warfare
Columnist
It is a very important for African people in America to educate and reeducate ourselves about our history and its relationship to the important ideas that shape how we see the world. We are still challenged today to create an educational climate that inspires African youth in America to understand that the purpose of education…
It is a very important for African people in America to educate and reeducate ourselves about our history and its relationship to the important ideas that…
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Commentary
My Heart Bleeds Wine: Ruminations on the Life and Loss of Amy Winehouse – G. la Belles-Lettre – BlackCommentator.com Guest Commentator
Guest Commentator
I am awakened with a jolt, and she is on my mind. Saturday morning, July 23rd, initiates a series of private reflections about tragically gifted, eclectically infamous Amy Winehouse. I claim no prophetical vision. Given her recent headline-making aborted resurrection tour, it would be foolhardy to assume I was alone in dreaming of Ms. Winehouse…
I am awakened with a jolt, and she is on my mind. Saturday morning, July 23rd, initiates a series of private reflections about tragically gifted, eclectically…
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