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FROM MY CORNER: My Wall Street Journal Attack

Howell Hurst American News, Consumerism, Corona Virus, Corporate Avarice, Economy & Finance, People Politics, Poverty

Carmel, CA . . .  August 19, 2020  A business colleague of mine some short time past suggested I try an online subscription of the Wall Street Journal. The WSJ is owned by the extreme rightist publishing mogul Rupert Murdoch. I was highly skeptical. Particularly, because my Murdoch aficionado and I utterly disagree with one… continue reading »

FROM MY CORNER: Us People Are Ridiculous

Howell Hurst American News, Climate & Environment, Corona Virus, Corporate Avarice, Defining Trump, Economy & Finance, Homelessness, Humans, People Politics, Refugees, The Border Wall, Trump

The human animal is a damfoolish creature. Take our own country. American vegetable producers and fruit growers have long complained that they do not have enough laborers to harvest their beans and berries. They are forced to throw a lot of it away. Can’t get it sold. Simultaneously, our president blocks at our southern border… continue reading »

FROM MY CORNER: Yes, Joe Biden

Howell Hurst 2020 Presidential Election, Consumerism, Defining Trump, People, Poverty, Presidential Election, Trump

It’s a no brainer. Joe Biden, like all people and certainly all politicians, has his faults. But one thing is crystal clear: he’ll be a far more competent president than Donald Trump. Why? One word says it. “Humanism.” Joe likes people. He always has. You might call it his weakness. But, the thing is this:… continue reading »

FROM MY CORNER: America’s Denial

Howell Hurst Corporate Avarice, Economy & Finance, Homelessness, Humans, People, People Politics, Poverty, Racism

FROM MY CORNER“America’s Denial”: Distribution: To all my U.S. Readers  [A bit longer commentary this time than usual, I admit. But, since I’ve been silent a couple of weeks, I believe you’ll find it’s worth the reading.] DATELINE: Carmel, CA, USA . . . August 15, 2020 ———————  In The Atlantic magazine’s September edition a… continue reading »

FROM MY CORNER: America’s Priorities

Howell Hurst Corona Virus, Humans, Nature, People

Three life-sustaining things are absolutely necessary right now.               1. We all must remain housed for isolation.             2. We all must be able to acquire food.              3. We all must be able to acquire medical attention. All other consumption can and should be considered of secondary importance. All landlords can and should be required not to… continue reading »