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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.
JAPAN'S EARTHQUAKE JOLTS SHREVEPORT
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
The corporate chieftains who've relentlessly pushed American factories and our middle-class jobs offshore, rationalize this globalization of production by declaring that it's all about efficiency, as though that's the highest value to which a civilization... [read more]
Have You Driven a Han Lately?
By If you want to be seen as a flag-flying, macho American, you've got to have the right ride -- and nothing says swaggering hedonism and outta-my-way arrogance quite like a Hummer.
Yes, it's a high-dollar, gas-guzzling symbol of excess, but hey, that's the point! As the founder of a Hummer support group once snarled, "Those who deface a Hummer in words or deed deface the American flag and what it stands for."
HAVE YOU DRIVEN A GEELY LATELY?
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 | Posted by Jim Hightower
What are we going to be driving a few years from now? GM's in bankruptcy, Chrysler is now run by Fiat, and the future seems bleak for the whole U.S. auto industry. So, who'll be... [read more]
Look Out for the Blimp That Doesn't Blink
I've always wondered: What was the guy who invented bagpipes really trying to make?
Well, at least that wheezing, whining invention turned out to be merely irritating, not actually dangerous. Leave it to the Dr. Strangelovian schemers at the Pentagon, however, to come up with an invention that is both irritating and truly dangerous, as well as being a galloping rip-off of us taxpayers.
Bringing a Bit of Fairness to the American Workplace
Unions. Who needs 'em? They're so passe, so 1930s.
This is the frantic argument being pushed by corporate lobbyists who're worried by the recent resurgence in union organizing, political punch and public support. Sure, say these corporatists, unions were needed back in the bad ol' Depression days, when rich executives and investors treated workers with all the respect that a Kleenex gets — use 'em up, toss 'em out.
New Hightower Lowdown available: Senators bail out banker buds but stiff workers
THE 8,000-MEMBER GREATER GRACE TEMPLE in Detroit is the home church of many autoworkers, and its Sunday service on December 7 spoke directly to their troubles. The tone was set by the choir's opening selection, "I'm looking for a Miracle." The Pentecostal pastor kept the spirit moving with a sermon he titled "A Hybrid Hope," after which the congregation joined in a full-throated, hallelujah version of the gospel classic, "We're Gonna Make It."
Congress Coddles Bankers While Bashing Autoworkers
Sen. Bob Corker is ... well, a real corker.
The Tennessee Republican is on the Senate banking committee that's overseeing the bailout of America's Big Three automakers, and, by gollies, he got his dander up when the three CEOs told the committee last week that they needed a $34 billion loan to survive. No way, popped the corker, unless and until you cut jobs and slash the pay of your union workers. "Before we even contemplate making a loan to these companies," corker lectured, "we need to put in place specific and rigorous measures."
THE PROBLEM WITH CHINESE GOODS
Friday, January 11, 2008 | Posted by Jim Hightower
“Made in China” has become a warning label. Look out – toxics in toothpaste, arsenic in shrimp, lead in toys!
Politicians are pointing their fingers at China’s lackadaisical approach to product safety.... [read more]
VIDEO: Sweatshop crucifixes
This holiday season, "Made in China" sinks to a whole new level with sweatshop workers making crucifixes for Christian gift shops.
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THE PRICE OF GLOBALIZED PAINT
I don't know why the chicken crossed the road, nor whether the chicken came before the egg. But I have learned that a new car can't roll down the road until paint is applied, and... [read more]