Weekend Love Forecast

“How can I help it if I think you’re funny when you’re mad
Trying hard not to smile though I feel bad
I’m the kind of guy who laughs at a funeral
Can’t understand what I mean? You soon will.”
–Barenaked Ladies, “One Week”

Greece’s Plight

Here is what I wrote about Greece back in June”This is very, very serious for Greece. And I think it will lead to a complete re-invention of the state, and the journey may be pretty rocky.”To read the rest of the piece, click here.

Occupy Astrology: Resurrecting a Long-Dead Rebel

Rome 2011You will have noticed that protesters from Madrid to Wall Street to the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral have been sporting a particular mask.Julian Assange has one.No it’s not Satan, although it does look rather devilish. It’s Guy Fawkes, the Cat…

Occupy Astrology: Resurrecting a Long-Dead Rebel

Rome 2011You will have noticed that protesters from Madrid to Wall Street to the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral have been sporting a particular mask.Julian Assange has one.No it’s not Satan, although it does look rather devilish. It’s Guy Fawkes, the Cat…

Occupy Astrology: Resurrecting a Long-Dead Rebel

Rome 2011You will have noticed that protesters from Madrid to Wall Street to the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral have been sporting a particular mask.Julian Assange has one.No it’s not Satan, although it does look rather devilish. It’s Guy Fawkes, the Cat…

Occupy Astrology: Resurrecting a Long-Dead Rebel

Rome 2011You will have noticed that protesters from Madrid to Wall Street to the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral have been sporting a particular mask.Julian Assange has one.No it’s not Satan, although it does look rather devilish. It’s Guy Fawkes, the Cat…

As Food Stamp needs rise, GOP demands cuts to program

Cuts to the US Food Stamp program are dear to the GOP’s (what passes for a) heart these days and they act proud and brazen that the poorer folk of America are in Republican cross hairs for simply existing–how dare they!15% of U.S. Uses Food Stamps: Food Stamps And The End Of The American Empire By Gregor MacDonald Today, national figures for the SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program)