Fighting Propaganda Is A Matter Of Survival by Caitlin Johnstone published on 2023-07-25T02:55:16Z Capitalism has brought us to the brink of environmental collapse on multiple fronts. US empire-building has brought us to the brink of nuclear war on multiple fronts. But if you listen to the mainstream media both these systems are working fine and only lunatics want to change them. Reading by Tim Foley. Genre News & Politics Comment by bp94301 The problem is, I think, that the way out of our problems is step by step, fixing one problem at a time, and talking about it nationally open and honestly. Our system is set up to prevent that. It tells us what to think and what we better do - or else. Also, it is very difficult to get actual data. Data is at the heart of any real improvement effort. List the "defects" and then brainsstorm on how to fix them. Always slamming capitalism when few can even define it, and others are brainwashed to never question it doesn't get anywhere. We have got to have an alternative. That is what was good about Andrew Yang's candidacy - at last he got people thinking. Same with Bernie focusing on one major problem and how to fix it. 2023-07-25T03:33:33Z Comment by bp94301 Thank you for another great piece. The on thing I would mention is as much as I respect John Mearsheimer, the best idea for Ukraine weirdly came from ex-Reagan economist David Stockman ( I've lost the link now ) who pulled up some maps showing the split between Ukrainians right down the middle of the country. Paritioning he said was the answer - East Ukraine and West Ukraine. He made a lot of sense - but of course now is too late. 2023-07-25T03:14:29Z
