Jim Hightower

Let’s take another peek [Lifestyles theme] into the “Lifestyles of the Rich and Cranky.”

The old rich pride themselves in … well, in having some pride. For example, they tend to... [read more]

Is it 1984 already?

Even George Orwell would not have imagined George W, who keeps pushing a post-Orwellian, autocratic America in which a supreme executive can operate in secrecy, beyond the... [read more]

Who says these are hard times? Indeed, George W recently dismissed those who are saying that America is in a recession, claiming that signs of good times are breaking out.

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Politicians should not be allowed to utter the phrase "Support Our Troops" – unless they actually do.

None have shouted this phrase more insistently than the Bushites, yet they've been caught... [read more]

George W’s mouth just can’t seem to say the R-word. Rrr…rrr…rrr, he begins, but the word “recession” simply will not escape his lips. One wonders if it’s even in his vocabulary.

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At Exxon headquarters in Houston, management refers to the executive suite as “The god pod.” But while the honchos of the world’s biggest and richest oil corporation might think of themselves as holy omnipotents, most... [read more]

When drug company arrogance combines with insurance company avarice, look out for an explosion of gouging.

The essential idea behind the establishment of an insurance industry was not to maximize the... [read more]

Trade shows can be fun. There are shows for boats, gardening, beer, and just about every other line of products, allowing attendees to look and learn, shop and sample. Imagine the excitement then, when a... [read more]

The latest poll reveals that 81 percent of the American people believe our country is headed in the wrong direction. Gosh, why in the world would so many of us think such a thing?

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I’m totally excited that our tax rebate checks are coming! Washington has turned into Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy, all rolled into one, now delivering $300 to $600 checks to nearly... [read more]