Venezuela Tries to Convince Oil Nations to Cut Production

Venezuela’s Oil Minister Eulogio Del Pino faces an uphill battle persuading Russia and Saudi Arabia to cooperate in cutting oil Continue reading →

Libya, extremism and the consequences of collapse

When former Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi was dragged from a drainage pipe in his hometown of Sirte and summarily Continue reading →

The Devil’s Cauldron

Originally posted on The Contrary Perspective:
Russian SU-34 as provocation by Russia… or Turkey? b. traven Istanbul (AFP) – Turkish President Recep…

Is Modern Civilization too complex for the Human Brain? (VIDEO)

By Robert A. Vella Is Modern Civilization too complex for the Human Brain? Yes, says psychiatrist Peter Whybrow in a Continue reading →

Why the Economics of “Me” Can’t Replace the Economics of “We” (Link)

PROGRESSIVE GRAFFITI Much of our political and economic fervor is a competition between Left vs. Right, and unfettered capitalism vs. Continue reading →

Turncoat Diplomacy: Virginia’s Democratic Governor reverses himself on Gun Control

By Robert A. Vella In a case that’s sure to inflame public perceptions of untrustworthy politicians, Virginia’s Democratic governor Terry Continue reading →

AIG says if the government won’t let them screw over retirees, they won’t play

The latest massive offense the Obama administration has done to Wall Street is to come up with a rule telling Continue reading →

Flint water crisis: Michigan made sure state employees had clean water 8 months before everyone else

By last January, people in Flint, Michigan, knew something was wrong with their water. It smelled and tasted bad. It Continue reading →