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FROM MY CORNER:Corporare Capitalist Homelessness

Howell Hurst Consumerism, Corporate Avarice, Economy & Finance, Education, Homelessness, People Politics, Police, Poverty

Over one quarter of all land in America is owned and held off the active housing market in America by the Federal government – allegedly, but not all actually, designated protective nature habitat. More is owned by State, County, City Governments, and Corporations. The balance is owned by Real Estate Companies and Individuals. About one… continue reading »

FROM MY CORNER: One Hour in Texas

Howell Hurst Corporate Avarice, Guns, Police

The Texas police arrived four minutes after the shooter entered the school. One hour later, not a single policeman had stormed the school and engaged the killer. The only reason given by police leaders was that they were waiting for body armor and reinforcements before taking on the single heavily-armed shooter. Pardon me. Being a… continue reading »

FROM MY CORNER: America’s Contradictions

Howell Hurst Putin, Ukraine

The newly emerging argument between the Republicans and the Democrats about Ukraine is troubling. Billions of dollars to fight Jihadist guerilla war fanatics in Afghanistan was enthusiastically supported (or at least tolerated) by both parties. Now, at least the most influential Republicans support this war because they see it for what it is: a battle… continue reading »