Monthly Archives: June 2013

Russia — and Cuba — demonstrate food sovereignty

I woke up to peak oil, and how it demonstrates the need for transforming our society from the bottom up, starting with growing our own food, in 2004, when I attended an intentional community conference and happened to catch the … Continue reading

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James Corbett: NSA blackmail controls the government

Eyes wide open? Or “Eyes Wide Shut.” Just in case you haven’t figured out yet that puppets are not born, but made.

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Nozomi Hayase: Edward Snowden represents Everyman, who has concluded that he will no longer tolerate the blatant abuse of systemic power.

This essay brilliantly synthesizes the multiple strands of narrative and meaning that have pushed Edward Snowden’s flight to the edge, where nations define their borders and where, as permaculture teaches, “all the action is.” He symbolizes the resurgence of personal … Continue reading

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Snowden’s “Terminator” Dilemma: “Come on billionaires, show us your balls!”

A new theory surfaces. Is Snowden stuck in the airport a la hapless Tom Hanks in “The Terminator” movie? (Or maybe it’s more like his survivor movie “Cast Away?”) Play the Snowden flights boardgame: Avoid going directly to Jail NSA … Continue reading

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And in New Mexico, youth take back the hoe: “Dude, nature doesn’t work that way. Go talk to the Hopi about how much water corn needs.”

This is a wonderful article, showing how the malaise and fury of the young transmutes into wonder and aliveness when they realize what they can do instead of cynically, impotently, sitting and watching Hunger Games and other End-of-World movies while … Continue reading

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Food Sovereignty in tribal northern Minnesota

For over two years now, the whole idea of “food sovereignty” — not just “food security” — has been on my radar. http://exopermaculture.com/2011/05/09/uranus-square-pluto-maine-town-declares-food-sovereignty-over-state-and-federal-laws/ Here’s the difference: Food security stresses “getting enough to eat,” and GMO corporate big ag can and … Continue reading

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Charlie McGrath on Snowden: “I hope he makes it to his final destination still breathing.”

As the mysterious fatal car “accident” of investigative journalist Michael Hastings one week ago demonstrates: “[Snowden’s] best play is to be invisible at this point. There is no extent that this government won’t go to to “bring him to justice.” … Continue reading

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Dramatic Wendy Davis filibuster: Don’t Mess with Texas Women!

I tuned in late to this drama, but wow! Prepared to stand without leaning for 13 hours, if necessary, with no breaks, not even to go to the bathroom, Wendy Davis gave her all, and in response, her supporters surged … Continue reading

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