Tip of the Iceberg: Coronavirus pandemic illuminates the global chaos we were warned about

By Robert A. Vella In 2014, the U.S. Department of Defense released a stunning report detailing the domino effect consequences Continue reading →

The State of the World, plus an Impeachment Trial update

By Robert A. Vella Impeachment trial update Before getting to today’s main topic, I’ll briefly cover the latest developments in Continue reading →

Impeachment trial update, new Giuliani scandal, Russian meddling, Davos news, climate refugees, & more

By Robert A. Vella There’s lots of news to get to today, so I’ll omit my usual commentary.  If readers Continue reading →

Sunday Focus: ‘Gun Rights’ as a euphemism for Fascism and White Supremacy

By Robert A. Vella In the early 20th century after Europe’s monarchies were justifiably blamed for the devastation of World Continue reading →

Saturday Supplement: Parnas interview exposes Devin Nunes, today’s Women’s March, and much more

By Robert A. Vella Rachel Maddow‘s interview with indicted Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas, which was widely viewed (see:  Rachel Continue reading →

Iran’s attack provides a lesson in rhetoric, and today’s news

By Robert A. Vella Last night, Iran launched intermediate-range ballistic missiles at two Iraqi military bases shared by U.S. forces Continue reading →

Dissecting John Bolton’s announcement that he’d testify at Senate impeachment trial, plus other news

By Robert A. Vella Yesterday’s announcement by former National Security Advisor John Bolton that he would testify at President Trump’s Continue reading →

Trump’s Iran gamble: When you get in over your head, you can’t stop the water from drowning you

By Robert A. Vella On Friday, I asserted that: Trump is playing a very dangerous game here.  He is not Continue reading →