Monthly Archives: December 2023

2023-12-21: News Headlines

Paul Street (2023-12-20). The Four Horsemen of the Capitalist-Imperialist Apocalypse. counterpunch.org Followers of my writing have I hope noticed me repeatedly arguing that capitalism produces four mutually reinforcing and multiplying apocalyptic horsemen: ecocide, pandemicide, potentially terminal nuclear war, and fascism. Capitalism at the Dark Taproot I want to dig into this formulation here, explaining how capitalism generates each of these apocalyptic menaces and how the "four

WSWS (2023-12-20). Nippon Steel acquires US Steel for $14.9 billion. wsws.org The takeover of US Steel is a further sign of the decades-long decline of American capitalism and the loss of its industrial dominance.

Dongsheng Collective (2023-12-20). The Third Wave of Socialism. dongshengnews.org After the end of the Cold War, socialism suffered significant global setbacks. Despite this, a new wave of socialism has gradually emerged. Through decades of reform and opening up, China has incorporated a market economy into its socialist system. China's rise has generated tremendous interest in the country's path of development and the socialist market economy. As capitalism faces its most severe crisis in a century, there are opportunities for a new wave of socialist development.

Dongsheng Collective (2023-12-20). The New Forms of Socialism in the Twenty-First Century. dongshengnews.org The world has come a long way since the mid-nineteenth century, when scientific socialism emerged in Europe. Contrary to initial expectations, socialism did not emerge in the developed capitalist countries, but in the underdeveloped colonies and semi-colonies, such as China. Faced with challenges that could not be answered by classical theories of socialism, China had to develop its own solutions. Having attained significant achievements in modernisation, China must now reach a higher level of socialist development and surpass capitalism.

A A (2023-12-20). Crisis humanitaria y colapso del capitalismo. strategic-culture.su El presente estudio parte de la necesidad de entender la crisis humanitaria como expresión del colapso del capitalismo [2] Para ello aborda ciertos mitos y creencias ?que conllevan a la inconsistencia y vulnerabilidad ideológica?, para configurar una desconexión entre el común y el pensamiento 'crítico' de los intelectuales. En la indagación se encontraron cuatro grandes leyendas: el mito del yo, el mito del Estado y la creencia en el derecho, el mito del sujeto revolucionario, el mito de la justicia, –se puede adicionar– en quinto lugar el mito de la izquierda y la derecha.

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-12-21). Thirty Five Years Ago, 270 People Were Killed When Pan Am Flight 103 Crashed: Evidence Indicates that CIA Was Behind It. covertactionmagazine.com On the evening of December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 traveling from Frankfurt to New York crashed over Lockerbie, Scotland, after a stopover at London's Heathrow Airport, killing all 243 passengers and 16 crew along with 11 civilians on a residential street. Following a three-year joint investigation by Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary and the U.S. Federal Bureau …

nosihle (2023-12-20). Minister calls on road users to adhere to rules of the road. sanews.gov.za Minister calls on road users to adhere to rules of the road | Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has called on all road users to obey the rules of the road and for motorists to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before embarking on a trip and avoid driving under the influence of alcohol. | "Please behave on the roads. In terms of our statistics, pedestrians are the most affected by road crashes, followed by victims of hit and run incidents, followed by cars that are overtaking on the road and head-on collisions," the Minister said on Wednesday. | Leading the Festive Season Road Safety Awareness Campaign on t…

Dean Baker (2023-12-21). The National Debt, Tax Farming and Patent Monopolies. counterpunch.org It increasingly looks like the Fed and the Biden administration have nailed the notoriously difficult soft landing, with inflation rapidly falling towards the Fed's 2.0 percent target and the unemployment rate still under 4.0 percent. All the signs are that the economy will continue to grow and create jobs at a healthy pace in 2024

NEOB (2023-12-20). SAA, SunExpress sign MoU. sanews.gov.za SAA, SunExpress sign MoU | South African Airways (SAA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SunExpress for four aircrafts to support the national carrier's operations in the 2024/25 financial year. | According to SAA, the MoU is an add-on to the two airlines' current six-month damp lease agreement, which includes "the lease of two Boeing 737-800s, as well as maintenance and cockpit crew". | "In addition to plans to increase the number of damp lease aircraft, SAA and SunExpress are currently exploring options for a multi-year reciprocal capacity support and further cooperation with regards to mainte…

presstv.ir (2023-12-20). US, allies mull striking Yemen; UAE, Saudis divided over support. presstv.ir The US and its allies are reportedly considering military strikes against Yemen in support of Israel.

presstv.ir (2023-12-21). North Korea warns of 'nuclear attack' if US provokes with nukes. presstv.ir North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said that his country would launch a nuclear attack if an enemy provokes it with nuclear weapons, apparently referring to the United States, according to state media.

Scott Ritter (2023-12-20). Scott Ritter: Israel Will LOSE Its War on Gaza and the US is Powerless to Stop It. thealtworld.com Former UN Weapons Inspector and US Marine Corps Intelligence officer Scott Ritter reacts to Israel's military operation and how it has backfired in a huge way.

infobrics (2023-12-20). Ukraine weapons fund will run out on December 30, Pentagon claims. infobrics.org Kiev will hold out for 'a couple of months' without financial support from the West — IMF.

Angela (2023-12-20). Friday 12/29: Peace Vigil — Call for Ceasefire + Diplomacy Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

Angela (2023-12-20). Friday 12/29: San Jose: Peace Vigil — Call for Ceasefire + Diplomacy Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

Ahmed Adel (2023-12-20). Ukraine Weapons Fund Will Run Out on December 30, Pentagon Claims. What Next? Ukraine is Totally Bankrupt According to the IMF. globalresearch.ca

John Wojcik (2023-12-20). Biden policy on Ukraine war a bust on several fronts. peoplesworld.org Very few, if any, of the lofty goals laid out by the Biden administration when it began to pour billions of dollars of weapons into Ukraine after the Russian invasion have been met. The sophisticated U.S. arms the public was told would enable Ukraine to win the war have led not to victory but instead …

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2023-12-20: News Headlines

Dongsheng Collective (2023-12-20). The Third Wave of Socialism. dongshengnews.org After the end of the Cold War, socialism suffered significant global setbacks. Despite this, a new wave of socialism has gradually emerged. Through decades of reform and opening up, China has incorporated a market economy into its socialist system. China's rise has generated tremendous interest in the country's path of development and the socialist market economy. As capitalism faces its most severe crisis in a century, there are opportunities for a new wave of socialist development.

Dongsheng Collective (2023-12-20). The New Forms of Socialism in the Twenty-First Century. dongshengnews.org The world has come a long way since the mid-nineteenth century, when scientific socialism emerged in Europe. Contrary to initial expectations, socialism did not emerge in the developed capitalist countries, but in the underdeveloped colonies and semi-colonies, such as China. Faced with challenges that could not be answered by classical theories of socialism, China had to develop its own solutions. Having attained significant achievements in modernisation, China must now reach a higher level of socialist development and surpass capitalism.

WSWS (2023-12-20). Nippon Steel acquires US Steel for $14.9 billion. wsws.org The takeover of US Steel is a further sign of the decades-long decline of American capitalism and the loss of its industrial dominance.

Paul Street (2023-12-20). The Four Horsemen of the Capitalist-Imperialist Apocalypse. counterpunch.org Followers of my writing have I hope noticed me repeatedly arguing that capitalism produces four mutually reinforcing and multiplying apocalyptic horsemen: ecocide, pandemicide, potentially terminal nuclear war, and fascism. Capitalism at the Dark Taproot I want to dig into this formulation here, explaining how capitalism generates each of these apocalyptic menaces and how the "four

Frank Cappello (2023-12-19). MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM: The Muppet Christmas Carol (w/ Wren Mack). levernews.com

Jamal Rich (2023-12-19). D.C. ceasefire activists crash mayor's holiday party. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Several D.C.-based activists crashed Mayor Muriel Bowser and Council Chairperson Phil Mendelson's holiday party on Monday. The packed event was attended by many of the mayor's allies from a variety of city agencies along with big business interests and staff. Talk of "peace, unity, self-determination, and liberation" for the people of D.C. was heard from …

Dean Baker (2023-12-19). The National Debt, Tax Farming, and Patent Monopolies. cepr.net It increasingly looks like the Fed and the Biden administration have nailed the notoriously difficult soft landing, with inflation rapidly falling towards the Fed's 2.0 percent target and the unemployment rate still under 4.0 percent. All the signs are that the economy will continue to grow and create jobs at a healthy pace in 2024 …

noemail (2023-12-19). Three drones, nearly 1 kg heroin seized in Punjab village near Pakistan border. devdiscourse.com Three drones and nearly a kilogramme of heroin were seized from a village near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Amritsar, a BSF spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2023-12-19). The Deadly Influence Of The Military Industrial Complex At COP28. popularresistance.org We hear about the growing influence of fossil fuel, nuclear and Big Agriculture corporations over the United Nations' Conference of Parties (COP) meetings, but hardly anything about the presence of weapons makers and NATO leaders. Clearing the FOG speaks with Canadian environmental lawyer and peace activist Tamara Lorincz, who reports about the meetings and outcomes of the recently-concluded COP28. She is part of an organizing effort to highlight the carbon footprint of Western militaries and the significant contributions of NATO countries to the climate crisis. Lorincz points out the great discrepancies between…

presstv.ir (2023-12-20). US, allies mull striking Yemen; UAE, Saudis divided over support. presstv.ir The US and its allies are reportedly considering military strikes against Yemen in support of Israel.

infobrics (2023-12-20). Ukraine weapons fund will run out on December 30, Pentagon claims. infobrics.org Kiev will hold out for 'a couple of months' without financial support from the West — IMF.

Ahmed Adel (2023-12-20). Ukraine Weapons Fund Will Run Out on December 30, Pentagon Claims. What Next? Ukraine is Totally Bankrupt According to the IMF. globalresearch.ca

Angela (2023-12-20). Friday 12/29: Peace Vigil — Call for Ceasefire + Diplomacy Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

Angela (2023-12-20). Friday 12/29: San Jose: Peace Vigil — Call for Ceasefire + Diplomacy Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

english.almanar.com.lb (2023-12-19). Hezbollah Continues Striking Israeli Border Sites. english.almanar.com.lb In support to our steadfast Palestinian people in Gaza and in solidarity with their brave and honorable resistance, Hezbollah continued on Monday striking the various Israeli occupation sites near Lebanon border. In this context, the Islamic Resistance announced, in a statement, targeting Al-Mutela site at 11: 05 AM on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, with appropriate weapons …

english.almanar.com.lb (2023-12-19). Hezbollah fighters strike Al-Mutela site with appropriate weapons, resulting in confirmed injuries: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

Angela (2023-12-19). Friday 12/29: Peace Vigil — Call for Ceasefire + Diplomacy Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

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