Published on http://www.counterpunch.org “I just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in” – First Edition, Just Dropped In (to See What Condition My Condition Was In), sound tra... Read more
Published on http://www.counterpunch.org/ In the delineation of differance everything is strategic and adventurous. Strategic because no transcendent truth present outside the field of writi... Read more
Published on http://www.counterpunch.org/ “The solution of social problems consisted in the adjustment of conflicting interests; and the real business of politics, then, was simply the contr... Read more
Published on http://www.counterpunch.org/ “Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.” — Socrates We now seem divided into the exasperated, the fearful and trembling, the threatened, the vindicated,... Read more
Published on http://www.counterpunch.org/ Free election of masters does not abolish the masters or the slaves. — Herbert Marcuse As this Midwestern university town gets set for NCAA March Ma... Read more
Published on http://www.counterpunch.org/ The darkness drops again but now I know That twenty centuries of stony sleep Were vexed to nightmare by a rocking cradle, And what rough beast, its... Read more
Published on http://www.counterpunch.org/ “You fool!” croaked the frog, “Now we shall both die! Why on earth did you do that?” The scorpion shrugged, and did a little jig on the drowning fro... Read more
Published on http://www.counterpunch.org/ Consider the various shifting winds at the backs of President-elect Trump, his Followers, clearly only vaguely defined but no less a real third enti... Read more
Published on http://www.counterpunch.org/ Whether by choice, hook or crook Donald Trump drops out of the presidential race, seething anger will not abate post-election. His “lewdness,” as no... Read more
Democrats wanted to end the electability debate. After Vice President Kamala Harris’s defeat, a conversation that has frustrated and foiled two generations of female candidates rages on. [...]
The Biden administration has been caught by surprise when partners like South Korea and Israel have acted against U.S. interests and principles. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
Treaties ratified by the Senate in 1978 established permanent neutrality, but some Republicans regret that decision. [...]
The self-help author has twice run unsuccessfully for the Democratic presidential nomination. [...]
