The not so deep state Part II
2018-08-11
Another cheeky article by Chris Lehmann on the workings of influence peddling low-life……….Continue Reading
The not so deep state
2018-07-25
A story that aims to add some jerky flesh to the bone of American Exceptionalism.Continue Reading
The dangers of hanging on a point [of principle].
2018-07-15
“And now, panel, let’s turn to that giant meteor that’s heading right for us on a path to destroy the planet—whose campaign will it benefit?”Continue Reading
Random gems in a ravaged legacy
2018-07-04
Our second week was spent in Larisa, Lena’s home, and Platamona, the beach town where her family spent their summers. We also went up to her mom’s reconstructed mountain village of Palaios [Old] Panteleimonas. The latter two are in a geographically stunning location, pretty much on the flank of MountContinue Reading
The politics of plunder
2018-07-01
It is perhaps worthwhile thinking about how it became possible for the German banks to peddle loans for Greeks to buy their exports. A multiplicity of factors enter into any dynamic and the current economically driven social crisis involves some unique elements. Greece was crippled by WWII and the civilContinue Reading
Athens by night with anarchists
2018-06-18
Athens is a nightmare that occasionally turns sublime. I thought of making this a “for me,” subjective sentence, but Lena feels much the same way. She did so when she lived and worked here. The folks we know here say the place is crazy and, for the life of me,Continue Reading
Athens Graffiti by Night
2018-06-12
Was told that Athens is considered to be a top graffiti city in Europe. Not hard to believe, given what is an impressive urban “gallery” space. So many dense inner city quarters, so many surfaces and structures. A thick patina covers the extensive collection provided by artists who are alsoContinue Reading
The kind of headline I like to see
2018-06-06
Ten Records that Blur The Line Between Electronic and Classical MusicContinue Reading