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The earth's core, consisting largely of iron, helps balance our spinning planet. On the other hand, the core of too many of today's prominent political leaders consists almost entirely of unintended irony, which tends to make them go all wobbly on their political stands. This might be comical were it not so destructive for our nation.
Join the action against corporate rule
Monday, January 16, 2012 | Posted by Jim Hightower
What a great group of groups! They've got names like "Winning Our Future," "Make Us Great Again," and "Red, White and Blue."
What's not so great is that these are special-interest... [read more]
How to stimulate consumer spending
Friday, January 13, 2012 | Posted by Jim Hightower
Bars can get in legal trouble when they over-serve patrons who then get a DUI citation. But what about retail outfits that contribute to SUI – Shopping Under the Influence?
Luxury... [read more]
A people's victory in Montana
Thursday, January 12, 2012 | Posted by Jim Hightower
Let's hear it for American Tradition Partnership! It's an organization that stands up for the politically dispossessed in our land. It goes to the highest courts to assert the fundamental rights of a minority that's... [read more]
Organize for 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012 | Posted by Jim Hightower
At last, a New Year cometh! I say "at last" because, politically, 2011 was a rough ride.
Let me just mention a few of the bigger bumps: non-stop Congressional gridlock, Donnie... [read more]
Repeal the farce of "Corporate Personhood"
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 | Posted by Jim Hightower
The Powers That Be constantly try to pull the wool over people's eyes, but sometimes the wool blinders are so itchy that people rip them off and clearly see the scam.
... [read more]
Declare independence from corporate power!
Monday, January 2, 2012 | Posted by Jim Hightower
A year from now, Americans will be caught in an unprecedented blizzard of campaign ads.
Most of this ad blizzard will not come from the candidates, but from ads secretly-funded... [read more]
Gifts that really do keep giving
Friday, December 30, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
I have finally mastered the art of finding perfect gifts for people on my list – gifts that rise above crass commercialism and are genuinely appreciated by the people who receive them. I whole-heartedly recommend... [read more]
America: a beacon of social justice?
Wednesday, December 28, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
"USA: We're Number One!"
Oh, wait – Iceland in Number One. But we did beat out Poland and Slovakia, right? Uh... no. But go on down the rankings and... there we... [read more]
Give a gift that matters
Monday, December 26, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
It wasn't that long ago that the act of "gift giving" didn’t require a maddening trip to Wal-Mart or a desperate online search for this season's must-have toy. Rather, a gift implied something from within,... [read more]
Repeal the farce of "Corporate Personhood"
The Powers That Be constantly try to pull the wool over people's eyes, but sometimes the wool blinders are so itchy that people rip them off and clearly see the scam.
... [read more]