Tag Archives: #corruption

Alexander Solzhenitsyn: “Violence can only be concealed by a lie, and the lie can only be maintained by violence.”

OpenTheBooks.com, as presented in Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamandrzejewski/2021/08/17/10-us-investments-in-afghanistan-that-didnt-pan-out/ 10 U.S. Investments In Afghanistan That Didn’t Pan Out Adam Andrzejewski Senior Contributor Policy Follow Recently, our auditors at OpenTheBooks.com reported that Afghanistan topped the list of 170 counties receiving U.S. foreign aid. In FY2018 (the latest year available), Afghanistan received $6 billion in direct foreign aid alone. Since 2001, totalContinue reading “Alexander Solzhenitsyn: “Violence can only be concealed by a lie, and the lie can only be maintained by violence.””

When Bagmen for Corrupt Politicians Become National Security Threats — and Too Much Trouble for Connected People

There is no free press in the US – only corporate media. We see that in all fascist states where “public-private” partnerships extend to every sector of society, especially media. And so, with few exceptions, if you want a reliable mass media source, you need to include The Daily Mail. Here’s the Daily Mail reportingContinue reading “When Bagmen for Corrupt Politicians Become National Security Threats — and Too Much Trouble for Connected People”

Racketeering

Open The Books: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. disclosed that it has received $269.4 million in federal funding since 2016 – including $42 million in grants and last year’s $25 million coronavirus earmark that was mostly used for payroll. Even during the 2020 pandemic, the Center grew their net assets by $3.3Continue reading “Racketeering”

Blue States in the Red

Bandron Smith (Alt Market): https://www.birchgold.com/news/blue-state-economies-crumble Over the past six to eight months, the U.S. has seen perhaps one of the largest migrations of people based on economic and ideological concerns in almost a century. Not since the Great Depression has there been so many Americans relocating in search of a better life. Today, however, thoseContinue reading “Blue States in the Red”

Make Bang Bang With Fang Fang

It just gets funnier and funnier. SIGH! That said, here’s Jonathan Turley on the absurdity that is the Socialist Party and their War Party allies in Congress: While there are good faith reasons for calling for impeachment, there remain serious questions over the speed and basis for the impeachment.  My concern is primarily over theContinue reading “Make Bang Bang With Fang Fang”

Special Ed Poolside – the Chicago Way

“As recently as Thursday,” according to WGN, Sarah Chambers “tweeted to rally special education teachers not to return to work Monday because it’s unsafe. Just a few hours earlier, Chambers posted a picture on Instagram that appears to show her pool side in Puerto Rico and talking about going to Old San Juan for seafood.”Continue reading “Special Ed Poolside – the Chicago Way”

Banana Republic News: Kamela warming up in the Bullpen

According to AP, subpoenaed for “…information related to more than two dozen entities, including Ukraine gas company Burisma, according to a person familiar with a Justice Department tax investigation of President-elect Joe Biden’s son.” Reportedly includes tax evasion, money laundering, Chinese dealings, and racketeering. Alleged co-conspirator Jim “The Bagman” also under investigation. Which, of course,Continue reading “Banana Republic News: Kamela warming up in the Bullpen”