Monthly Archives: March 2013

Sacrifice Zone: Fourth and Long for Paulsboro, NJ

Surrounded by petro-chemical complex, abandoned by government Complete Breakdown in Democracy and Governing In his most recent book “Days of Destruction – Days of Revolt“, Chris Hedges writes about what he calls “sacrifice zones”: (watch Hedges talk in Seattle Town … Continue reading

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A Whiff of Wallace

A Politician’s Rhetoric On History Suggests Values and Public Policies In my post taking exception to Asbury Park Press columnists John Schoonejongen’s defense of Goverrnor Christie, I made reference to George Wallace. I wrote that Chrisite’ rhetoric was “closer to … Continue reading

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Missing the Point on Highlands Legal Appointment

Radical Doctrine of Executive Power Is Threat, Not Advocacy of Repeal of Highlands Act The Star Ledger reports today on the controversy over appointment of a new Legal Counsel at the Highlands Commission: CHESTER TOWNSHIP — The new chief counsel for … Continue reading

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Ship of Fools

“It was later than I thought when I first believed you” Don’t lend your hand to raise no flag atop no ship of fools Listen to the album version Listen to a Live version Went to see the captain, strangest … Continue reading

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Some Pundits Think Critics Are Being Unfair to Gov. Christie

Gov.’s critics said to “strain the bounds of civil political dialogue” and “make stuff up” Wish I could say I got a laugh out of  Asbury Park Press columnist John Schoonejongen’s column today:  Dems go overboard on Christie attacks – because … Continue reading

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