Ken, you are truly the best! Thank you so much for your incredibly thorough and critically important information. You provide a unique perspective that other media doesn't have and always bring receipts!!!
I'm looking forward to the year when the RNC and DNC have to split the costs in order to afford renting space in a run down VFW hall near the slaughterhouse in Des Moines IA to hold their joint national convention.
The corporate Centrist radical that thinks taking out Trump and his administration is all that needs to happen! Maybe he should have listened to more Hasan and less to the BlueSky crowd!
The people in power absolutely do know how frustrated we all are. It's why they are building more and more internment camps. Easier to lock up anyone who complains, than to actually fix the problems.
I think many Gen X and older generations don't realize how much today's Gen Z, possibly millenials, consider death as an option. Gen Z especially has lived with news in their face, no bubble, and knows the state of things before reaching adulthood. Lots of Gen Zs don't have faith that their basic needs for housing, food, clean air and water are going to accessible or available to them. And I do not think they are wrong about that prediction.
I read the manifesto. There isn’t that much to disagree with. What shocks me is the stupidity and naïveté of his plan, esp for a man with as much education as he has… it doesn’t add up.
Great article and great headline. Describes everybody I know in my educated, very well-fed, dutifully taxpaying world. Fortunately none of us own guns.
The term Far Left would be an appropriate characterization by some definitions, but that is not even a remotely accurate label for the Democratic Party.
You anticipated one of my Rants that I have on simmer when it comes to people becoming exasperated by an obtuse political system that only responds to the rich. As far as Trump's lick spittles going hyperbolic about the left, ROFLOL has been my response. I have been an active socialist for almost fifty years and I am constantly amazed at the conservative who think we have the country under our spell. It reminds me of how as children we used to laugh at elephants being terrified by mice.
“… ‘who are living in a world of unreality, bombarded by conspiracy theories, who decide that they have to take violent action.’” You mean like all those who attacked the Capitol on January 6?
Increasingly lax control over who has guns. 24/7 misinformation and people glued to thier electronic devices which are monitored by the surveillance state, as politicians and their billionaire sponsors rush headlong into viciously destroying what's left of our planet's resources.. Role models take their cue from teeveee shows and video games they remember(or are) watching, violence being the preferable way to resolve "differences". Right from the top.
Of course both "parties" are involved, and the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government, all in thrall to the next fake moneymaking scheme(which always involves war). The carnage will continue.
I have been a proponent of the need for a third party for years. We need the middle of the road party. The Common Sense party for the 50% in the middle. That would leave the other two parties with only 25% each. Actually as it stands Independent voters accounted for 34% of the voters. Just need to grab one quarter of Republicans and Democrats each and we are there.
In US a party with a platform of socialism would be more popular than the Democrats or Republicans... as long as you didn't call it "socialism" or say "marx" (etc.)
Unfortunately the means to build and maintain a 3rd major political party in the U.S. is made virtually impossible by design. (I'm not saying not to do it, or that it couldn't be done, but it would be extremely difficult. Perhaps there is a better way)
Bernie Sanders had his moment to do it in 2016 and chickened out. Probably had a "stern talking to" in a back room.
I totally agree. I have been advocating that, especially, our healthcare system should be socialized. The biggest reason people in the US declare bankruptcy is because of medical bills. Nobody should be hungry in a country that has enough money to feed the world. We need to educate all our children, not just the rich white ones (I am white, but not rich). Homeless should mean you don't own one, not having to live out on the street. Billionaires need to pay their fair share. No more free rides.
Okay, all that being said the words of J. Paine are truer now than ever. "As long as you didn't call it socialism". I am proposing we call it the Common Sense party. All these concepts are really social common sense.
Building a third party based on the people in the middle is the only way to succeed and put an end to this madness we live in now.
Ironically, my Revolutionary War hero is Thomas Paine. The author of Common Sense. It has a special place on my bookshelf.
If you like T. Paine that much, I also recommend Rights of Man, Age of Reason, and Agrian Justice, if you haven't read them :)
I don't know about the person in the middle, per se, if you're talking about the political center. Thomas Paine was reviled by the end of his life, by the public, for his "common sense" dialogue and practical solutions.
When the left and right edge are very far to the right, the so called middle is not nearly far enough in the direction of justice. The middle also is largely an illusion cast by popular media.
But a platform built around issues that would help the vast majority, sure is a good idea. The problem is those are not necessarily in the political middle. As someone else commented here, the Conservative politicians in Europe are "left" of the U.S. Democratic Party, in most ways. A third party, to adopt practical common sense solutions, would have to be quite "left" (if we're using that terminology/paradigm) of the Democrats.
There exists one, it's called the Forward Party. I'm a Green but I joined the MN branch of the Forward Party to learn more about it and because I support the concept of third parties. In MN a third party won the Governorship, Jesse Ventura of the Independence Party, also centrist. Jesse's best line was at his inauguration party, wearing a Jimi Hendrix T shirt, he bellowed, "We wasted them with our wasted votes!"
I have given much thought to the name of our future nationally viable third party. Green party only addresses one, albeit large aspect of what needs to happen. Forward isn't very specific. Forward for Trump is backwards at warp speed for me. The Common Sense Party says exactly what it is. Who can argue with common sense. And besides we already have Thomas Paine's ( author of the Common Sense that sparked the American Revolution) words to use as slogans.
“THESE are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated.”
To reiterate, I'm with the Green Party, but I think the Forward Party appeals to the center as it is "focused on electoral reform, fostering bipartisan collaboration, and reducing political polarization. The party's name signifies "Not Left. Not Right. Forward." They are not MAGA or Trumpers. Whatever the name of any new party is, what counts for me is adding choices and providing alternatives to the duopoly. Best of luck to anyone who is advocating a new party, of whatever name or ideology, trust me, it's a thankless uphill battle.
Ken, Thank you so much for sharing the other side of the story. Indeed, this regime has created the narrative and too many are going along with it! (as usual!)
Ken, you are truly the best! Thank you so much for your incredibly thorough and critically important information. You provide a unique perspective that other media doesn't have and always bring receipts!!!
I'm looking forward to the year when the RNC and DNC have to split the costs in order to afford renting space in a run down VFW hall near the slaughterhouse in Des Moines IA to hold their joint national convention.
The corporate Centrist radical that thinks taking out Trump and his administration is all that needs to happen! Maybe he should have listened to more Hasan and less to the BlueSky crowd!
Corporate centrist radical 😂. I’m stealing that.
The people in power absolutely do know how frustrated we all are. It's why they are building more and more internment camps. Easier to lock up anyone who complains, than to actually fix the problems.
I've seen some *shockingly* out-of-touch ones up close — even when it goes against their own interests
And the autonomous drones, more and more draconian laws, ever-increasing funding for ICE and law enforcement and the pentagon, etc.
True that Ken. Thanks for your perspective. 🍪✨🍪
Thanks! Lol why the cookie emojis ?
They are thank you cookies Ken. With a little sparkle. (Sorry for the slow response.)
Yum!
I think many Gen X and older generations don't realize how much today's Gen Z, possibly millenials, consider death as an option. Gen Z especially has lived with news in their face, no bubble, and knows the state of things before reaching adulthood. Lots of Gen Zs don't have faith that their basic needs for housing, food, clean air and water are going to accessible or available to them. And I do not think they are wrong about that prediction.
This is true. I’ve heard them say it.
I read the manifesto. There isn’t that much to disagree with. What shocks me is the stupidity and naïveté of his plan, esp for a man with as much education as he has… it doesn’t add up.
Great article and great headline. Describes everybody I know in my educated, very well-fed, dutifully taxpaying world. Fortunately none of us own guns.
The term Far Left would be an appropriate characterization by some definitions, but that is not even a remotely accurate label for the Democratic Party.
Europe and Western Nation know what the 'left' is but it seems the US does not!
Like they often say: Europe’s conservatives are to the left of the US Congressional Democrats.
Hello Klaus. I live in France and to be honest I did think this BUT much has changed in ERP
Now we have so many 'so called' leftists parties who move to the centre. Which is to me like 'sitting on a fence' and doing nothing.
I have been a TRUE Socialist all my life which means: Healthcare/schooling/decent education and looking after the poor.
In France nobody seems to care.
So now we can’t escape to Europe, leaves us no choice but to fix this mess…
… or get drunk.
There are other countries!
That's not even hyperbole, either
Correct but what can you expect from an uneducated country?
I lived there for nearly 20yrs. Money rules the USA
Rewriting history even before the ink dries is a tougher sell when you are on the job! Thanks, Ken.
You anticipated one of my Rants that I have on simmer when it comes to people becoming exasperated by an obtuse political system that only responds to the rich. As far as Trump's lick spittles going hyperbolic about the left, ROFLOL has been my response. I have been an active socialist for almost fifty years and I am constantly amazed at the conservative who think we have the country under our spell. It reminds me of how as children we used to laugh at elephants being terrified by mice.
“… ‘who are living in a world of unreality, bombarded by conspiracy theories, who decide that they have to take violent action.’” You mean like all those who attacked the Capitol on January 6?
The conservative and liberal media alike love to pretend that never happened
Increasingly lax control over who has guns. 24/7 misinformation and people glued to thier electronic devices which are monitored by the surveillance state, as politicians and their billionaire sponsors rush headlong into viciously destroying what's left of our planet's resources.. Role models take their cue from teeveee shows and video games they remember(or are) watching, violence being the preferable way to resolve "differences". Right from the top.
Of course both "parties" are involved, and the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government, all in thrall to the next fake moneymaking scheme(which always involves war). The carnage will continue.
Since when did the American public know 'left' from 'right.'
They have absolutely NO idea.
................add to this neither has the UK since the Left (Labour Party) was taken over by right wing facists.
I have been a proponent of the need for a third party for years. We need the middle of the road party. The Common Sense party for the 50% in the middle. That would leave the other two parties with only 25% each. Actually as it stands Independent voters accounted for 34% of the voters. Just need to grab one quarter of Republicans and Democrats each and we are there.
Yeah........great. ANOTHER 'middle of the road' Party!
And what is your better idea to stop the deadlock in politics?
Go Left and that means socialism which you are all so scared of in the US!
In US a party with a platform of socialism would be more popular than the Democrats or Republicans... as long as you didn't call it "socialism" or say "marx" (etc.)
Unfortunately the means to build and maintain a 3rd major political party in the U.S. is made virtually impossible by design. (I'm not saying not to do it, or that it couldn't be done, but it would be extremely difficult. Perhaps there is a better way)
Bernie Sanders had his moment to do it in 2016 and chickened out. Probably had a "stern talking to" in a back room.
I totally agree. I have been advocating that, especially, our healthcare system should be socialized. The biggest reason people in the US declare bankruptcy is because of medical bills. Nobody should be hungry in a country that has enough money to feed the world. We need to educate all our children, not just the rich white ones (I am white, but not rich). Homeless should mean you don't own one, not having to live out on the street. Billionaires need to pay their fair share. No more free rides.
Okay, all that being said the words of J. Paine are truer now than ever. "As long as you didn't call it socialism". I am proposing we call it the Common Sense party. All these concepts are really social common sense.
Building a third party based on the people in the middle is the only way to succeed and put an end to this madness we live in now.
Ironically, my Revolutionary War hero is Thomas Paine. The author of Common Sense. It has a special place on my bookshelf.
If you like T. Paine that much, I also recommend Rights of Man, Age of Reason, and Agrian Justice, if you haven't read them :)
I don't know about the person in the middle, per se, if you're talking about the political center. Thomas Paine was reviled by the end of his life, by the public, for his "common sense" dialogue and practical solutions.
When the left and right edge are very far to the right, the so called middle is not nearly far enough in the direction of justice. The middle also is largely an illusion cast by popular media.
But a platform built around issues that would help the vast majority, sure is a good idea. The problem is those are not necessarily in the political middle. As someone else commented here, the Conservative politicians in Europe are "left" of the U.S. Democratic Party, in most ways. A third party, to adopt practical common sense solutions, would have to be quite "left" (if we're using that terminology/paradigm) of the Democrats.
Yes I know it's difficult in the US and yes Bernie Sanders sold out......very sad.
There exists one, it's called the Forward Party. I'm a Green but I joined the MN branch of the Forward Party to learn more about it and because I support the concept of third parties. In MN a third party won the Governorship, Jesse Ventura of the Independence Party, also centrist. Jesse's best line was at his inauguration party, wearing a Jimi Hendrix T shirt, he bellowed, "We wasted them with our wasted votes!"
I have given much thought to the name of our future nationally viable third party. Green party only addresses one, albeit large aspect of what needs to happen. Forward isn't very specific. Forward for Trump is backwards at warp speed for me. The Common Sense Party says exactly what it is. Who can argue with common sense. And besides we already have Thomas Paine's ( author of the Common Sense that sparked the American Revolution) words to use as slogans.
“THESE are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated.”
To reiterate, I'm with the Green Party, but I think the Forward Party appeals to the center as it is "focused on electoral reform, fostering bipartisan collaboration, and reducing political polarization. The party's name signifies "Not Left. Not Right. Forward." They are not MAGA or Trumpers. Whatever the name of any new party is, what counts for me is adding choices and providing alternatives to the duopoly. Best of luck to anyone who is advocating a new party, of whatever name or ideology, trust me, it's a thankless uphill battle.
Been pushing the name for a quarter century. You never know.....Oops there goes another rubber tree....
Ken, Thank you so much for sharing the other side of the story. Indeed, this regime has created the narrative and too many are going along with it! (as usual!)