Friday Morning Doomscroll
Where Good Vibes Go to Die
NEW MODEL ARMY
Here Comes the War
Today, as you listen to this song
Another 394,000 children were born into this world
They break like waves of hunger and desire upon these eroded shores
Carrying the curses of history and a history yet unwritten
The oil burns in thick black columns, the buzz saws echo through the forest floor
They shout give us our fair share, give us justice
Here comes the warOn a grey morning to the south of here
Two young men in makeshift uniforms peer into the misty light
And figures dart behind the trees
As a snap of rifle rounds echoes out across the fields
They hardly know their sacred mother tongue but they know their duty
To defend the flag hanging limp and bloody above the village church
While a thousand miles away, in a warehouse complex down by the river
Young money men play paintball games
Here comes the war — put out the lights on the Age of ReasonSo blow out the candle and tell us another of those great stories
The ones about serial killers. Let dreams flow into savage times
Do you hear the sirens scream across the city?
We’ve had three hot nights in succession — the riot season is here again
Dear Lord, lead us back into the Valley of the Shadow of Death
Here comes the war. Did you think we were born in peaceful times?Faster, faster, like a whirling dervish spinning round
Faster, faster, until the Centre cannot Hold
You screamed give us Liberty or give us Death
Now you’ve got both, what do you want next ?
Here comes the war — put out the lights on the Age of Reason
Friday on Antiwar.com
News
- Lebanon Ceasefire Falters as Israel Attacks
- US Assured Israel It Could Act Against Hezbolah Under Truce
- Israel Kills 48 Palestinians in Gaza Over 24 Hours
- US Firms Compete for ‘Huge Contracts’ To Control N. Gaza Security
- North Gaza: 130,000 Children Deprived of Food Under Israeli Siege
- Russia Can Hit Ukraine ‘Decision Making Centers’
- US Pressing Ukraine To Draft 18-Year-Olds
- Hundreds Killed in Syria Amid HTS Offensive
- France Criticized on Netanyahu’s ICC ‘Immunity’
- Cyprus President Wants To Drop Neutrality, Join NATO
- US Reps. Urge Biden To Pardon Julian Assange
- and much more!
Viewpoints
- Joe Lauria on A History of Humiliation
- Daniel Larison says There Is No Salvaging Biden’s Legacy
- Jake Sonnenberg says Israel Is Carrying Out a War on Hospitals
- Andy Corbley on Irony as Taliban Asks Russia’s Help To Evade US Sanctions
- John Perry: Biden Extends ‘National Emergency’ of the Threat Posed by Tiny Nicaragua
- Brandan P. Buck says Tulsi Gabbard Smears Are an American Tradition. They Shouldn’t Be.
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New Model Army. Vagabonds.
Hey!
We follow the tail lights out of the city
Moving in a river of red
As the colors fade away from the dusky sunset
We roll for the darkness ahead
We are old, we are young, we are in this together
Vagabonds and children, prisoners forever
With pulses a-raging and eyes full of wonder
Kicking out behind us again
Night time, city beat, the radio is calling
The lost and lonely in vain
Out here we are running for the wide open spaces
The road smell after the rain
We are old, we are young, we are in this together
Vagabonds and children, prisoners forever
With pulses a-raging and eyes full of wonder
Kicking out behind us again
And watching as a boy alone at the quayside
The ships loading cargo in the night
Their names all calling to faraway places
The years go past, the miles go by
And still this childhood romance will not die
We are old, we are young, we are in this together (we are old, we are young)
Vagabonds and children, yeah, prisoners forever (vagabonds and children)
With pulses a-raging and eyes full of wonder (with pulses a-raging)
Kicking out behind us again (kicking out behind us)
We are old, we are young, we are in this together
Vagabonds and children, yeah, prisoners forever
With pulses a-raging and eyes full of wonder
Kicking out behind us again, hey, hey
One more
Democracy Now! Daily Digest
A Daily Independent Global News Hour with Amy Goodman & Juan González
Israel Halts Assault on Lebanon as Ceasefire Takes Effect
2024 Becomes Deadliest Year for Humanitarian Aid Workers Due to Israel’s Assault on Gaza
Trump Taps Kevin Hassett, Who Crafted 2017 Tax Cuts for the Rich, to Lead National Economic Council
Jay Bhattacharya, Who Argued Against COVID Interventions, Picked by Trump to Lead NIH
Trump Nominates Jamieson Greer, Who Helped Wage Trade War with China, as U.S. Trade Representative
Mexican President Blasts Trump’s Pledge to Impose Tariffs, Warning Against Trade War
Texas Offers Trump Land for Mass Deportation Camps
Walmart Cancels Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Amid Pressure from Republicans
Supporters of Imran Khan Call Off March on Islamabad After Deadly Crackdown
As Bird Flu Spreads on U.S. Factory Farms, CDC Confirms California Child Became Infected
U.K. Lawmakers Vote in Favor of Strict Limits on Cigarettes and Vapes
Stories
“Fragile” Ceasefire Begins in Lebanon After Israel Launched More Devastating Attacks
Nearly two months after Israel invaded Lebanon, a “fragile” ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Lebanon. Under the deal, Israel says it will withdraw … Read More →
“Israel Wants Wars”: Gideon Levy on Lebanon Ceasefire, Gaza & Gov’t Sanctions Against Haaretz
We’re joined by Israeli journalist Gideon Levy as we continue our conversation on the Israeli-Lebanon ceasefire. We take a look at the mood within Israel, … Read More →
Amid Anti-Trans Wave, Chase Strangio to Make History as First Trans Lawyer to Argue at Supreme Court
Next week, our guest Chase Strangio will make history as the first openly transgender lawyer to argue before the Supreme Court. Strangio will argue on behalf of the … Read More →
Pakistani Forces in Islamabad Crush Protesters Demanding Freedom for Jailed Ex-PM Imran Khan
Security forces in Pakistan arrested over 1,000 supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan during a march on the capital of Islamabad. Protesters … Read More >
MILLENNIUM
https://millennium-thisiswhoweare.net/guide/episodes/profiles/211/midnight-of-the-century/
Christmas Eve and the anniversary of his mother’s death bring Frank Black into confrontations with Catherine, his estranged father, and even an angel. All the painful memories and arguments serve a purpose, however, in helping to steer Frank in the right direction for dealing with some important decisions regarding Jordan and the gifts she’s inherited.
ZETEO.COM
My Israeli Neighbors Are Rejoicing: Trump Will Make Israel Great(er)
Diana Buttu on how Trump’s ‘Israel first’ Cabinet picks and Netanyahu’s settler ambassador signal West Bank annexation is more likely than ever before.
DIANA BUTTU
NOV 27, 2024
USEFUL IDIOTS
Ukraine vs. Russia: Nuclear War, Frozen Conflict, or Peace? Debate w/ Simon Shuster
After President Biden gave Ukraine the go-ahead to use long-range US missiles in Russia, the Russians responded by shooting an intercontinental ballistic missile back into Ukraine. Now, as we wait for the next move that could ignite nuclear war, we’re talking to TIME correspondent Simon Shuster to analyze the conflict.
At TIME, Shuster covers international affairs, with a focus on Russia and Ukraine. For his first book, The Showman, he reported inside the Ukrainian President’s compound in Kyiv as the Russian invasion unfolded.
Our interview includes insights into President Zelensky’s inner circle, a fascinating story of the Ukrainian president during the early days of the war, and first-hand accounts of the back and forths of generals.
Plus, Simon and Aaron have an extended debate over the cause of the conflict as well as the motives of Putin, Zelensky, and NATO.
And don’t miss this week’s Thursday Throwdown, where Katie breaks down her debate with Alan Dershowitz during her recent appearance of Piers Morgan.
Thanks for supporting independent media. Enjoy this week’s full episode, unpaywalled, and have a happy Thanksgiving
NEW MODEL ARMY — 51st State (of America)
Look outta your windows, watch the skies
Read all the instructions with bright blue eyes
We’re W.A.S.P.’s, yeah, proud American sons
We know how to clean our teeth
And how to strip down a gun
’Cause we’re the 51st state of America
Yeah, we’re the 51st state of America
This is the 51st state of America
Our star-spangled Union Jack flutters so proud
Over the dancin’ heads of the merry patriotic crowd
Yeah, tip your hat to the Yankee conquerors
We got no reds under the bed with guns under our pillows
We’re the 51st state of America
Yeah, we’re the 51st state of America
This is the 51st state of America
Wo-ho-ho-ho-ho
Wo-ho-ho-ho-ho
Here in the land of opportunities
Hah!
I watch us revel in our liberty
Well, you can say what you like but it doesn’t change anything
’Cause the corridors of power, they’re an ocean away
We’re the 51st state of America
Yeah, we’re the 51st state of America
I alike the States of America
This is the 51st state of America
Wo-ho-ho-ho-ho
Wo-ho-ho-ho-ho
Wo-ho-ho-ho-ho
THE CHRIS HEDGES REPORT
Stories from the Center of the World (w/ Jordan Elgrably) | The Chris Hedges Report
This interview is also available on podcast platforms and Rumble.
The years of war and terror imposed upon the Middle East have left its people, as Jordan Elgrably tells host Chris Hedges, “tired of saying that [they’re] human too.” In this episode of The Chris Hedges Report, Elgrably discusses the stories that remind English-speaking Western readers of the humanity behind those from this often misunderstood and misrepresented region.
In “Stories From the Center of the World: New Middle East Fiction,” 25 authors weave together unique tales that offer a nuanced and substantive portrayal of the region. Hedges and Elgrably explore a handful of the stories, delving into themes such as the struggles of working class immigrants, the challenges of adjusting to life in the Middle East after years in American society and more.
A consistent theme of many of the tales that Hedges and Elgrably explore is the rejection of society, and a people longing for connection that imperial power and greed denies them. As Hedges states, “[The] first section of stories are about exile, the pain of exile, the way that these outside forces intrude to distort, deform, destroy lives.” In one chilling passage, the author states: “I made an unavoidable mistake. I had a terrible dream, screamed and was discovered here. Even your nightmares can betray you. In the future — and I also use this word with a laugh — I will sleep with tape over my mouth.”
These stories thrust the reader into the perspectives of Middle Eastern people, whether they’re immigrants or refugees, and through their thoughts, actions and complexities, unravel the misconceptions so often exploited by politicians about them. “There’s an explanation for why people would leave. They don’t hate their countries. They would love to be able to stay,” Elgrably says.
Through the characters’ interactions with culture and society, the stories tackle themes such as class dynamics, and the often untold trauma of a population cursed by foreign intervention and war. As Hedges and Elgrably discuss, the narratives reveal the humanity at the root of these underrepresented issues.
The multitude of stories provides people an accessible introduction into the world of Middle Eastern writing. “You can take this as a stepping stone to discovering other writers from that part of the world,” Elgrably says.
Aaron Mate
Touting ceasefire in Lebanon, Biden shares “vision” for permanent US-Israeli aggression
As Israel and Hezbollah reach a 60-day truce, Biden’s commitment to Israeli occupation ensures long-term carnage.
Legislating Silence
Robert Inlakesh reports on how U.S. Congress plans to target critics of Israel.
JEREMY SCAHILL
The ‘Ceasefire’ in Lebanon is a Ticking Bomb
President Biden says the deal is intended to be permanent, but the U.S. gave Israel wide latitude to resume its attacks
JEREMY SCAHILL AND SHARIF ABDEL KOUDDOUS
This Thanksgiving, Biden Should Grant Clemency to Leonard Peltier
While many brace for the return of Donald Trump to the White House, let’s remember that until Monday, January 20th, Joe Biden is still president, with all the power that confers. The Constitution grants the president the “Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States,” to remedy a criminal justice system riddled with faults. One strong candidate for presidential clemency, as recently called for by Amnesty International USA, is 80-year-old Anishinabe-Lakota elder Leonard Peltier, who has been incarcerated for close to half a century for a crime he maintains he did not commit. This Thanksgiving weekend, when people across the US enjoy a holiday based on the myth of a shared meal between native people of Massachusetts and the English settler-colonists who would later violently displace them, President Biden should free Leonard Peltier.
NEW MODEL ARMY. FRIGHTENED
It’s all out on the streets today but you, you’ve found a place to hide
Too busy with the rat race, you pass by on the other side
Yours is the face of the brand new Britain with blinkers on your eyes
Find yourself position and cling on for dear lifeYou’re so frightened, everybody’s so frightened
The papers tell of rape and murder, everything that you want to hear
Bad tidings on the radio — you find a way to name your fear
So you never pick up hitchhikers, never talk to strangers
Believe the world outside your bolted door is evilYou’re so frightened, everybody’s so frightened.
You are just a victim of your own bad dreams
While people are the same as we’ve always been
But through the blindness in your eyes
For just one minute I see them shine
Love me . . won’t you love me? But they all turn awayYou never fight for anything, you always turn your face away
And you never get involved in trouble let all evil have it’s way
So as the girl screams in the street below, you turn up the television
Perhaps you’ll see it on the news — well it’s nothing to do with youYou’re too frightened, everybody’s so frightened
Why is everybody so frightened?
Hey! I’m also open to hearing from you, pro or con. Or if you’d just like to say “hello.” I can be reached here: jjankow63@gmail.com
Thanks for bothering!
