Published on http://www.counterpunch.org “The Indians, whom we call barbarous, observe much more decency and civility in their discourses and conversation, giving one another a fair silent h... Read more
Published on http://www.counterpunch.org “You can! You must. When those few are the best. Deny the best its right to the top – and you have no best left. What are your masses but mud to be g... Read more
Published on http://www.counterpunch.org I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and all... Read more
Published on http://www.counterpunch.org Donald Trump’s victory in 2016 was a surprise, I conjecture, to Trump himself. I think he was surprised earlier in the Primaries how easy it was to m... Read more
Published on http://www.counterpunch.org ‘[W]ho ever is elected this November, a vast segment of the U.S. population will be deeply unhappy, in fact feel existentially threatened. That is th... Read more
Published on http://www.counterpunch.org “No, I don’t mean love, when I say patriotism. I mean fear. The fear of the other. And its expressions are political, not poetical: hate, rivalry, ag... Read more
Published on http://www.counterpunch.org “The linkages between phases are not “right” or “wrong,” but rather suitable or unsuitable, useful or superfluous, meaningful or senseless.” – Jean-F... Read more
Published on http://www.counterpunch.org About half of the U.S. is offended and repulsed by the existence of Donald J. Trump while the remaining half welcome him as a Messiah. Passions and o... Read more
Published on http://www.counterpunch.org “Every few hundred years in Western history there occurs a sharp transformation. Within a few short decades, society ─ its worldview, its basic value... Read more
The selection of Mr. Cabrera, a Miami-Dade County commissioner, comes a few days after Mr. Trump called for the United States to regain control of the Panama Canal. [...]
President Biden will seek solace and “relief” during a visit with Pope Francis next month, according to people familiar with his plans. His public comments have offered a glimpse into what is on his mind. [...]
The Biden administration has been caught by surprise when partners like South Korea and Israel have acted against U.S. interests and principles. [...]
Past U.S. presidents have used their holiday messages to inspire the nation to face hard times by coming together. President-elect Donald J. Trump had his own idea. [...]
The bird of brown and white feathers has long represented the United States as a majestic and soaring symbol, but only this week did a law make it official. [...]
Treaties ratified by the Senate in 1978 established permanent neutrality, but some Republicans regret that decision. [...]
