Monthly Archives: June 2010
Pity the poor global oil corporation
Don’t you feel sorry for them? Under capitalism, business owners are driven by competition to put one priority above all others–profits. Every other goal–the health and safety of workers or consumers, protection of the environment, the living standards of employees, … Continue reading
Billionaires and crackpots: US primaries select right-wing candidates for November election
And they wonder why we fill so alienated.
New evidence undermines latest BP-White House estimate of spill size
A few facts concerning the Deepwater Horizon spill: The rate of the oil spill as of early last week was between 30,000 and 50,000 barrels (1.2 million to 2.1 million gallons) per day, and possibly higher. Fifty-three days after the … Continue reading
Old World vs. New World
Old World vs. New World Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, June 12, 2010 FLIGHT 1 NV RedHeads Studio Return Of The Living Red – Australia, South Australia The nose had leather and blackberry, herbs and flowers, and some spice at the … Continue reading
Frank Rich on Obama: Liberal fears and illusions
His inability to articulate in any way the anger of millions of Americans has raised serious doubts about his leadership. The column is significant, not for any insights it provides into the crisis of the Obama administration, but rather as … Continue reading
Highly Rated vs. Underrated
Highly Rated vs. Underrated Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, June 05, 2010 FLIGHT 1 2006 Alvero Espinoza Malbec Cruz Andina 91 – Argentina, Mendoza, Lujan de Cuyo The nose had plum and espresso, blueberry and a little shaved cocoa. The palate … Continue reading