Daily Archives: February 14, 2014

Putin: First Soviet Government was Mostly Jewish

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Keld Bach

Speaking at Moscow’s Jewish Museum, Russian president says politicians ‘were guided by false ideological considerations.’ Russian President Vladimir Putin said that at least 80 percent of the members of the first Soviet government were Jewish. “I thought about something just … Continue reading →

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Howard Zinn: The Problem is Civil Obedience

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Keld Bach

Matt Damon, a lifelong friend of Howard Zinn and his family, read excerpts from a speech Howard Zinn gave in 1970 as part of a debate on civil disobedience. This performance was part of “The People Speak, Live!” with Matt … Continue reading →

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The Sadomasochistic Origin of Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Keld Bach

Abby Martin takes a look at the history of Valentine’s Day, commenting on its sadistic origins and the corporate takeover of the holiday, which pushes the idea that consumerism equals love.

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