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Contextual Criticism
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A blog dedicated to political and religious criticism.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 397 )
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Larry Summers and the Secret "End-Game" Memo - by Greg Palast
By Greg Palast for Vice MagazineThursday, 22 August 2013When a little birdie dropped the End Game memo through my window, its content was so explosive, so sick... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2013 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Religion and Crap
The problem with much of what passes for religion is that there are no filters to tell the crap from non-crap. And when people are filled with crap they become... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2013 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Today's Republican Party Does Not Believe in Democracy, Freedom Or Our...
It is a sad fact but true, that the Republican Party in the year 2013 C.E. is hard at work shredding our democracy, our freedom, and our Constitution. Read more
Posted on 06 August 2013 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Human Sacrifice and Appeasing God
The ancient Hebrews, like their neighboring tribes in the Fertile Crescent, practiced human sacrifice in order to appease their god. But they eventually quit. Read more
Posted on 01 August 2013 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Obama's Accreditation Reforms on Higher Education
It is my understanding that there are a number of so-called colleges in our country that are making big bucks by participating in student federal aid programs. Read more
Posted on 23 July 2013 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Rick Scott Plays GOP Hypocrisy Game
The Republican Party's and its minions work to protect an ideology that is fundamentally flawed and undemocratic! It focuses on protecting those who have by... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2013 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Valedictory Hypocrite in South Carolina
These days we often hear Christian fundamentalists whine about the persecution they suffer because they can't force their religious beliefs upon the rest of us. Read more
Posted on 08 June 2013 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
On Gun Control and Adults
Today I read about a four-year old accidentally shooting and killing his father in Arizona; about a crazed gunman who killed five and wounded a bunch more at... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2013 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
NFL Chump Matt Birk
[Photo by Baltimore News Journal]The NFL's Baltimore Ravens were invited to visit the White House and hang out with the President. Matt Birk, called by some a... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2013 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Ocala, Florida Wants a Baseball Stadium
[Photo from Wikipedia]The powers-that-be in the fair city of Ocala, located in the rolling hills of central Florida, are thinking about instituting a half-cent... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2013 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Bikinis a "no-no"
There may be legitimate reasons for banning bikinis at beauty pageants. Some critics, for example, have argued that these skimpy outfits place too much... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2013 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Billionaire BanksterBreaks into Obama's CabinetBy Greg Pa...
Billionaire BanksterBreaks into Obama's CabinetBy Greg Palast Thursday, 2. May 2013You made fun of me when I suggested that President Barack Obama would nominat... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2013 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Forgetting the Holocaust?
A friend of mine sent me this just today. It portrays perfectly the perpetual mind-numbing insensitivity of so many people toward the Jews.Mrs. Read more
Posted on 01 May 2013 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Last Letter to Bush and Cheney
The Last LetterA Message to George W. Bush and Dick Cheney From a Dying VeteranTo: George W. Bush and Dick CheneyFrom: Tomas YoungI write this letter on the 10t... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2013 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Wealth Inequality in the U.S.
If you missed this video, it's worth a few minutes of your time. Remember that the Republican Party serves as the sponsors and enablers of the richest Americans. Read more
Posted on 04 March 2013 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Something's Always Wrong
By Toad the Wet Sprocket Welcome to our Self-Made Crisis Period, number the fifth in the last six months. I'm well past outrage fatigue. I'm just done with thes... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2013 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
President Obama on the Sequester
The people voted into office those morons who currently hold the majority power in the House of Representatives. They are responsible for this horrible mess, no... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2013 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Ronald Reagan on Social Security and the Budget
This is what Reagan said: “Social Security, let’s lay it to rest once and for all…Social Security has nothing to do with the deficit. Social Security is... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2013 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
"I Want My Fair Share--and That's ALL OF IT." - The Kochs & the XL Pipeline
"I want my fair share–and that's ALL OF IT."The Kochs the XL PipelineBy Greg Palast for Vice Magazine Thursday, February 14, 2013Activists alert:Robert F.... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2013 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Colbert Report/Jesus is a Liberal Democrat
The Colbert ReportGet More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive h/t to Art Woodstone Read more
Posted on 25 December 2012 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY