Historic vote looms on Capitol Hill today Nov 8, 2009
Around the same time, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels were stirring up the masses with their tracts, including The Communist Manifesto. To Otto von Bismarck, the so-called Iron Chancellor of Germany, it seemed that the only way to stop the growth of communism was to take the wind out of its sails by giving low-income people the things they craved health care, education and a social safety net in general. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Investing provides far better odds than gambling Nov 7, 2009
It is only in hindsight that we identified a few gurus (Karl Marx) that predicted the consequences of a populace gorging on debt, but even they failed on the timing (1878). When almost the whole world, and more particularly the finance industry, fails so blatantly to see something so obvious, it is no surprise that the common man throws up his hands and declares that the sharemarket is a casino. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Tragedy to farce in tale of the wall Nov 6, 2009
But Karl Marx was right when he said that history plays out first as tragedy, then as farce. The tragedy came in two parts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The Berlin Wall: So much gained, so much to lose Nov 6, 2009
As Karl Marx pointed out during globalisation s last great surge forward in the 19th century, the magic of comparative advantage can be wearing and cruel. It leaves behind losers in concentrated clumps (a closed tyre factory, for instance), whereas the more numerous winners (everybody driving cheaper cars) are disparate. (The Economist)
'Life After Death: The Evidence' Nov 5, 2009
Here, as with the rest of the book, the author summons statements and philosophies from across the spectrum, from Hitchens to Karl Marx. He applauds some of their conclusions while exploding their mistakes. (Human Events Online)
Wendekino film festival commemorates Wall's fall Nov 5, 2009
12:08 East of Bucharest Karl Marx observes that history repeats itself, first as tragedy, then as farce. He forgot to add that the commemoration of history can raise farce to a whole new level of absurdity. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Astrology Moon in Taurus Nov 4, 2009
Astrology Moon in Taurus. Astrology Moon in Taurus. (Suite101.com)
One Moore time Nov 4, 2009
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Cemeteries breathe life into tourists Nov 3, 2009
He's walked right up to Al Capone and Karl Marx. He's dragged his mom to visit the infamous cannibal Alferd Packer and just came back from seeing Farrah Fawcett. (CNN -- International)
NY-23 And The End Of The GOP Nov 3, 2009
All the problems with globalisation are due to Karl Marx s cronies at the all-powerful UN, right ... The word was coined by Thackeray and popularized by Karl Marx. (The American Conservative)
If we leave Iraq, do we lose for good? Nov 1, 2009
You probably love Karl Marx. You are a left-winger. (Salon)
Election tactics disturbing Nov 1, 2009
1234 wrote on Oct 31, 2009 8:45 PM:" wattsup Anyone who knows anything of history knows that great social changes are impossible without feminine upheaval. Social progress can be measured exactly by the social position of the fair sex, the ugly ones included. Karl Marx ". Andy81 wrote on Nov 1, 2009 1:46 AM:" My impression of Holly Daines has always been that she will surely know how to take my money and spend it. I feel she will exceed in this category! As a side note, can anyone explain why... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
London Cemetery: R.I.P. with a Stranger? Oct 30, 2009
London's most famous, Highgate cemetery, attracts thousands of visitors a year to its tilting tombstones, crumbling crypts and the graves of everyone from Karl Marx to "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" author Douglas Adams. Opened in 1856 on the edge of Epping Forest in east London, the City of London Cemetery is the largest municipal graveyard in Europe 200 acres (80 hectares) of tranquil avenues shaded by chestnut, lime and plane trees. (CBS News)
Obama is leading us into Marxism Oct 28, 2009
" Those that decide if it's necessary is the Socialists you elect to office. DANNYGS. Why has Marxism as applied never works? It does not need to be read, try learning from the countries that have it as a government system and take a look at how happy the citizens are. Learn from history..... Barack Obama wrote on Oct 27, 2009 7:36 AM:You touched on one of the most important issues in our country today. The free wheeling printing of money. This is not just Obama though. The Federal Reserve was... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Twenty years later: Why the Berlin Wall fell: Swaminathan S A Aiyar Oct 25, 2009
In democratic Capitalism, said Karl Marx, the rich became richer and the poor poorer. Marxism inspired young idealists for over a century. (India Times)
From one teen to another Oct 24, 2009
" Oh My wrote on Oct 21, 2009 2:55 PM:" CairoIt won't matter much after your Karl Marx takes apart this nation brick by brick and stuffs it into the protection of the Federal Governments wallet ... Just how many years of Karl Marx's reckless spending can this nation survive. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Newsweek: How Obama is like both presidents Bush Oct 22, 2009
Also, if you read about Karl Marx, you would see that his tactic was to tell the people what they want to hear, and then do whatever he wanted to do, inspite of the majority vote such as trying to cram a health reform package down our throats that the majority don't want. Yes, we need reform; what Obama proposed was not it. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Our Drunken Uncle Oct 22, 2009
This uncle's full name is Karl Marx. He has killed Uncle Sam and donned his clothes to confuse the po***ce. (Investors Business Daily)
Protecting all our rights Oct 22, 2009
Created:Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4:48 p.m.CDTFONT SIZE. Barb Kromphardt wrote an interesting article using FDR as reference. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Fundamentalist Fatwah issued against lives of Mikey Weinstein and Rev. Barry Lynn, Military Religious Freedom Oct 21, 2009
Karl Marx was born a German. (name withheld). (Harper's Magazine)
REVIEW: Book combines ghost story and coming-of-age drama Oct 20, 2009
In the backdrop of this tale is Highgate Cemetery, the resting ground for Karl Marx, George Eliot and Christina Rossetti. Niffenegger is a guide there and sprinkles the book with tons of vivid descriptions and colorful history. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Cut Your Blasphemy Mr. Agyeman-Duah! Oct 19, 2009
In either a badly edited or written article captioned The Philosopher and Foreign Policy, which originally appeared in the New African magazines March 2004 edition, Mr. Ivor Agyeman-Duah flagrantly, if also extravagantly, claims that like Karl Marx, Dr. Danquah laid the theoretical foundations of postcolonial Ghanas enduring culture of liberal democracy ... Danquah and Marx, for the glaringly obvious and simple reason that the great Ghanaian thinker and pioneering African... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Africa: Mwalimu Nyerere's Ideas On Land Oct 18, 2009
The process that transforms both labour and land into commodities begins, as Karl Marx noted, with the complete separation of the labourer from the means of production. Marx wrote. (allAfrica.com)
Beck sets up White House hotline Oct 17, 2009
BECK: You know, I have a problem with the seeming overwhelming number of people who are in love with Karl Marx and his philosophy that are in the White House, and I have been lining them all out this week. And, of course, the White House has said that they have they have a problem with FOX News, because we just keep getting stories wrong. (Fox News)
Maoists go on pilgrimage in China Oct 16, 2009
This stopover at Mao Zedong's birthplace matches the one he made last year, as prime minister, in Germany - while en route to the United Nations headquarters in New York - to Trier, where Karl Marx was born. Prachanda's desire to visit places where some of the world's greatest ideologues have surfaced derives from a deep-seated interest in original communist concepts, and in comparing them with present-day realities. (Asia Times Online)
LETTER: Looking out for othersis part of reform effort Oct 15, 2009
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. Does President Obama deserve the Nobel Peace Prize after eight months in office. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Opportunity Knocks Twice Oct 15, 2009
The new journalistic leader, Horace Greeley, was a communitarian who hired Karl Marx as his European correspondent. In the 1850s Greeley's New York Tribune became the leading newspaper in the United States. (Townhall.com)
How do you feel about President Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize? Oct 14, 2009
If Karl Marx or Stalin were alive today the committee would be falling all over themselves to give it to them. Why. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
What Kind of Action in the World Justifies a Nobel Peace Prize? Oct 14, 2009
Location: CA Reply # 1 Date: Oct 14, 2009 - 2:32 AM EST "Just Words" I think Karl Marx would have been more than happy to deliver the Peace Prize to Obama on a silver platter. His definition of Peace. (Townhall.com)
Energy crisis postponed, new gas rescues world... Oct 13, 2009
" I think it is kind of like shooting your foot because you stubbed your toe. Anyone else with me? Also, do you know what one of the biggest contributors to CO2s is? Trees! Look it up. Every autumn when leaves fall, CO2 spikes as the leaves biodegrade. Maybe the deforesters are doing us a favor? Oh wait. Better not let this out. When the global freezing group takes over after the global warming group falls by the way, they will probably use this fact to raise taxes again. Please, pretend I... (The Drudge Report)
Berlin offers real estate opportunities Oct 11, 2009
The building where Ramirez and Charon bought their apartment is along the showcase boulevard of the old East Berlin, the wide and regal Karl Marx Allee. This was where party dignitaries lined up on May Day for the annual parade. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Michael Moore's latest movie questions capitalism, Congress Oct 10, 2009
Gator wrote on Oct 6, 2009 3:45 PM:" Dyan if you think for a minute that Countries like Norway, SwedenDenmark, Finland who use many forms of Socialism bare any formor resemblance to the Communism of Karl Marx as practiced by the Soviet Union you need to go back to school. As you carp onBHO remember Shrub got un in a war for oil that should havenever happened. Next if he would have stayed in Afghanistan it would have been finished by now. along with that a great number of the almost 5000 killed... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Nightmare: Applying liberal healthcare policies to banking Oct 10, 2009
Wednesday, October 07, 2009. Published: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 10:07 AM CDT Being somewhat distrustful of government in general and of the federal government in particular, my first reaction to all of the healthcare debate was to oppose the massive Federal Government intervention. (Boerne Star, TX)
Political Insider Oct 8, 2009
Compared to a guy like Oxendine, Barnes comes out looking like Karl Marx, at least to most Georgians (and that s why he could never win anyway). To me, Barnes looks like the ONLY chance that Georgia will not continue to spiral into the nations # 1 cultural and political embarrassment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
We Are in the Twilight Zone! Oct 8, 2009
Karl Marx, author of the "Communist Manifesto," once said: "For the bureaucrat, the world is a mere object to be manipulated by him.". Our Declaration of Independence implores us to alter or abolish any form of government that becomes destructive to our life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Not a Death Panel, a Death Mandate Oct 7, 2009
The builders of this Culture of Death are: Nietzsche, Ayn Rand, Charles Darwin, Karl Marx, Jean-Paul Sartre, Freud, Wilhelm Reich, Margaret Mead, Alfred Kinsey, Margaret Sanger, Jack Kevorkian, Peter Singer, and others who have regarded humans as mere animals in a purely materialistic driven universe. (). (Townhall.com)
Free speech antennas up in G-20 Twitter case Oct 5, 2009
While there were many potentially relevant items seized -- gas masks, computers, corked glass vials, beakers and test tubes -- there were lots of likely irrelevant materials seized, as well -- posters of a cat and another of Curious George, photographs of Karl Marx and Lenin, along with MP3 players. Also taken were files of Mr. Madison's clients. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Unemployment Rate Hits 9.8% in September Oct 3, 2009
Thus sayeth Karl Marx. by jimmyc1955 October 2, 2009 12:57 PM EDT. (CBS News)
Debate needed on Cosatu's SACP agenda Oct 2, 2009
The SACP is therefore seen as the vehicle for the transition to a socialist goal as defined by Karl Marx. However, critics, among them older members of the former "workerist" tradition that played a leading role in the formation of the modern trade union movement, maintain that the ideas of the SACP are the antithesis of the theories propounded by Marx or even Lenin; that they owe much more to the policies of the former Soviet dictator, Josef Stalin. (Business Report, South Africa)
White House economic advisor knocks Palin as 'Wingnut', 'Quitter'... Oct 2, 2009
"When we came to office, it was not that fun of a time to be here in the economy ... but we basically knew what to do (panic) ...." "Let's just start with the fundamentals (throw money at the problem)." "We kinda had to go back and look at the old text books (Karl Marx, Trotsky)..." ... " Sam Wurzelbacher or "Joe the Plumber" to most of America also competed in Wednesday's show. Here's his performance, where he talks about Barack Obama, the media and the woes of plumbing. TAGS: , , , Also on... (The Drudge Report)
Then Marx came tumbling down ... Sep 30, 2009
Officials from Moscow's Committee for Monumental Arts recently discussed plans to remove what is the only monument of Karl Marx in the city, putting forward a variety of arguments. The most frequently used argument was that the German Marx (1818-1883) - the philosopher, political economist and political theorist whose ideas are credited as the foundation of modern communism - never visited the Russian capital. (Asia Times Online)
'Sorry I Haven't Written': A Scientific Explanation Sep 30, 2009
Nevertheless, both celebrities' letters fit into the same underlying model, as did those of Karl Marx, Robert E. Lee, Marcel Proust and presumably a horde of unfamous letter-writers as well. "I really wish we could have gotten some ordinary people," says Dean. (Time.com)
Biggest Brains Tend To Hatch Biggest Snafus Sep 30, 2009
but I am definitely nervous about Mr. Obama's affinity for Karl Marx. . (Investors Business Daily)
Is Obama Breaking the Law? Sep 30, 2009
In March 1850, Karl Marx spoke to the Central Committee of the Communist League. In order to bring about true change, Marx stated, the world needed not a massive, singular upheaval, but a "permanent revolution." The revolution would not be accomplished in a moment; it could be accomplished only through renewed and constant dedication to a political program, by a constant attempt "not to improve the existing society but to found a new one.". (Townhall.com)
New Niffenegger novel set in Victorian Valhalla Sep 30, 2009
West of Karl Marx and just up the path from Charles Dickens' widow and daughter stands author Audrey Niffenegger, deep in the heart of London's Highgate Cemetery, the setting for her new novel, "Her Fearful Symmetry.". LONDON (AP) - Niffenegger - who was propelled to literary stardom by her best-selling novel "Time Traveler's Wife" - is telling a group of tourists about one of the most colorful characters to end up in the Victorian burial ground, the menagerist George Wombwell, who died in 1850... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Google BooksWhat's It Got For Teen... Sep 26, 2009
Google Books has a helpful section titled Highly Cited Books which features books so impressive that every great thinker quotes them (Karl Marx, anyone. Teens who want to sprinkle intellectual citations throughout their homework (or who want to cross-reference the teacher's seemingly random ones) should go here. (Suite101.com)
How would Einstein use e-mail? Sep 26, 2009
The researchers examined extensive letter correspondence records of 16 famous writers, performers, politicians and scientists, including Einstein, Darwin, Sigmund Freud, Karl Marx, and Ernest Hemingway, and found that the 16 individuals sent letters randomly but in cycles. The same mathematical model the Northwestern team used in a previous study to explain e-mail behavior now has been shown to apply to the letter writers. (EurekAlert!)
Chavez says Obama's US smells better Sep 25, 2009
Even in what was for him a relatively brisk speech, Chavez found time to refer to influences ranging from Noam Chomsky to Fidel Castro and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and no less than Karl Marx, whom he lauded as the "Einstein of politics". Inviting Obama to become a socialist, Chavez said that Latin America had led the way during the past decade in a "revolution that transcends ideology". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Unions View Health Revamp As Cure For Pay, Pension Woes Sep 22, 2009
As Obama said in his speech last week before the AFL-CIO, " Labor isn't the problem; labor is the solution." Karl Marx himself would be happy. Posted By: LADYONLOGHILL(100) on 9/21/2009 | 11:31 AM ET. (Investors Business Daily)
Judging Nkrumah, the evolver Sep 21, 2009
In a period where Africa had no open thinkers to drive its development process from within its cultural values such as Europes Karl Marx or Japans Kita Ikki or Latin Americas Fernando Henrique Cardoso about its development philosophy, Nkrumah emerged as one, with immense passion. Fifty-two years ago, at a time of tumbling regimes, wrong thinking, one-party fetes, military juntas and the need for African sages, Nkrumahs 100th birthday is reflection for the need for grand... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The similarities between "Saint" Kwame Nkrumah and Saint Joan of Arc. Sep 21, 2009
He was a powerful voice of African nationalism though his politics was also heavily influenced by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. He was also influenced through his amity with Black American sociologist and writer W. E. B. DuBois, E.W. Blyden, Leopold Senghor, Sekou Toure, Jomo Kenyatta, and American actor and civil rights activist Paul Robeson. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Buffett, Cosby and a Parrot Save World Sep 19, 2009
Since the days of Karl Marx, revolutionaries have debated how much, if any, help from the top was needed to overthrow the ruling class. Nader thinks that the aging rich make for ideal instigators wise and wealthy, beyond accusations of personal ambition, people of the highest achievement, yet also frustrated. (CBS News)
Schumpeter Innovation Sep 19, 2009
Friedrich Engels used some of the profits of his successful textile business to support Karl Marx, the self-proclaimed gravedigger of capitalism. Henry Frick s last message to his fellow steel magnate, Andrew Carnegie, was Tell him I ll see him in hell, where we both are going. (The American Conservative)
Bloggers' challenge: Are local private property owners too intense about keeping people off their land? Sep 18, 2009
Karl Marx " Geezer wrote on Sep 17, 2009 11:38 AM:" If you don't keep them out, off-road vehicle riders will damage private land and leave trails that will be followed by their buddies. This has been going on in Box Elder County and around Moab. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
More Than Half of Computer Users Now Run Firefox Sep 18, 2009
The restaurant chain best known for sexist schlock TV ads picks a fight with California and Karl Marx. Andrew Leonard. (Salon)
Obama replaces God in schools Sep 17, 2009
Karl Marx " 1234 wrote on Sep 17, 2009 12:34 AM:" B thru O,Got ya buddy ... Karl Marx " Thelma Thudpucker wrote on Sep 17, 2009 1:26 AM:" Hey Everybody. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Obama, the 'Great Equalizer'? Sep 17, 2009
" -- Karl Marx Wake up America. Get your heads out of the sand. obama is leading us down this road. He is a marxist. His father was a practicing marxist politician in Kenya. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Fred, you will find posts here that will support obama. Just remember, as sad as it is, some people actually want the government to dummy everyone down and take care of them from birth to death. They don't want to be responsible for their own lives. ". Add Your Comments. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Rockefeller Says 'No Way' to Latest Bill... Sep 16, 2009
Because you see, as Karl Marx put it and Fidel Castro has proven with the help of everyones favorite murderer (i mean revolutionary) Che, there can be no communist state as long as there is dissent. That must be why the liberal mantra of the last 8 years "dissent is patriotic" doesnt appear anywhere any more. (The Drudge Report)
David Byrnes perfect city (not Houston) Sep 16, 2009
Karl Marx Allee, a massive boulevard in former East Germany, has outdoor cafes, wide sidewalks and weird Soviet era fountains and movie theaters. It threatens to go beyond a comfortable scale, but the business in the little shops along the street helps hold that in check. (Harper's Magazine)
John L. Perry Sep 15, 2009
Go back and read Karl Marx. Sep 10, 2009. (Newsmax)
Kwesi Pratt is no Mystery Sep 15, 2009
is the kind of things he says about Kwame Nkrumah: "Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was not just the first President of Ghana but a very extraordinary man whose life and works contributed significantly to changing the world." He recently wrote, "He grew from a little village boy in Nkroful in the Western Region of Ghana to a world leader fully devoted to the struggle to free all black people from all forms of racism. He was also against everything which kept people irrespective of their colour in conditions... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Left Is Right -- Taxes Are a Moral Issue Sep 15, 2009
Since Karl Marx, the left has always been far more interested in economic equality than in economic growth. It is true that liberals such as John F. Kennedy were more concerned with economic growth than with economic equality -- which is why he advocated lowering taxes -- but for much of the last century, unlike today, there was a major difference between liberal and left. (Townhall.com)
There will be no recovery until debt tumour is excised Sep 15, 2009
The alternative medicine practitioner follows Hyman Minsky's financial instability hypothesis (based on what Keynes actually did say - as well as the wisdom of Joseph Schumpeter and, in whispers, Karl Marx). The collapse of Lehman Brothers is the moment you slip into a coma, and the day the doctor takes you off life support and declares all is well is next month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
It Happened One Decade Sep 14, 2009
So far as I can see, then, Karl Marx s predictions are in process of coming true, he wrote in The American Jitters, a 1932 collection of the articles. Art was as slow as journalism to address the actual circumstances of the struggling poor, and one of the earliest novels to capture the Depression mood was drawn not from contemporary events but from the author s childhood in the early years of the century. (New Yorker)
Free swim Sunday Sep 14, 2009
And he s obivously a chickenhawk since the only thing he s ever done (outside of reading a telepromter) is post fliers in neighborhoods and read Karl Marx. Big deal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
