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In 2014 I reviewed what was promoted as a significant revision in the interpretation of what in Britain and continental Europe is called “The Great War” and since 1945 has been popularly called the “First World War”.1 The revisionary aspect was the author’s contention — expressed in his title The Sleepwalkers — that the cause of the great slaughter between 1914 and 1918 was far less the intentions of the belligerents than their general incapacity to grasp

Hippie drums circles can help cure depression? Making jokes might be making you more creative? And just seeing pretty stuff feels good? Seriously.

Hippie drums circles can help cure depression? Making jokes might be making you more creative? And just seeing pretty stuff feels good? Seriously.

A recent IMF study (June 2016) exposes flaws in neoliberal policy that have afflicted progressive issues for over 40 years. The title of the study itself “Neoliberalism: Oversold?” hints at the underlying thesis that something must be wrong. Why else pose the question?
“Instead of delivering growth, some neoliberal policies have increased inequality, in turn jeopardizing durable expansion.”1 Senator Bernie Sanders wholeheartedly agrees.

Hemp hemp hooray, water cheats and Oregon oil + this day in history w/USS Liberty and our song of the day by Weaves on your Morning Monarchy for June 8, 2016.

Colorado's marijuana millions are makin' it rain for the homeless; Iceland's Pirate Party keeps gaining steam and respect; and studies show killer asteroids probably won't kill us.

Colorado's marijuana millions are makin' it rain for the homeless; Iceland's Pirate Party keeps gaining steam and respect; and studies show killer asteroids probably won't kill us.

RT | April 22, 2016 A former CIA officer, now residing in Portugal, faces extradition to Italy after her alleged involvement in the kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric, Hassan Mustafa Osama Nasr, otherwise known as Abu Omar, in Milan 13 years ago, The Washington Post reported. An Italian court convicted Sabrina De Sousa, 60, in […]

President of the Portuguese Medical Association, José Manuel Silva, is calling for a worldwide ban on Big Ag’s most used herbicide, glyphosate. With so many health concerns surrounding the chemical, its days are surely numbered. [1]

Sanction exchange, child slaves and world passports + this day in history w/MLK Day and our song of the day by Yeasayer on your Morning Monarchy for January 18, 2016.