A Lesson in Corporatism: Government collusion revealed in recent Airline Industry consolidation

By Robert A. Vella The dangers of corporatism (i.e. the close association between big business and government) have been discussed Continue reading →

Retribution as State Policy

By Robert A. Vella “Vengeance is mine,” saith the state. One of the hallmarks of authoritarian systems is the retribution Continue reading →

The Games Politicians Play: Secret 28 Pages of 9/11 Document finally released, redacted of course

By Robert A. Vella 28 pages of the 2002 congressional inquiry into the 9/11 terrorist attacks have been kept secret Continue reading →

FBI wants access to Internet browser history without a warrant in terrorism and spy cases

The Obama administration is seeking to amend surveillance law to give the FBI explicit authority to access a person’s Internet Continue reading →

Trump, Ryan, Rove, Hillary, and Bernie – Friday Political News Headlines (that will surely sicken you)

By Robert A. Vella Sorry, dear readers, for presenting this sad mess of political news stories as you head into Continue reading →

Frack California!

By Robert A. Vella Fresh on the heels of the Porter Ranch natural gas leak, the largest in U.S. history Continue reading →

U.S. Will Step Up Deportations, Focusing on Central Americans

Brushing aside protests from immigrant advocates and both Democratic presidential candidates, the Obama administration is moving ahead with a surge Continue reading →

Can Americans really trust Hillary Clinton on Free Trade?

By Robert A. Vella Democratic Party presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton wants Americans to believe that she has seen-the-light on free Continue reading →