Gideon’s Spies: The Secret History of the MossadGordon ThomasSt. Martin’s Griffin, 1999 I am wholly unqualified to assess Gordon Thomas’ 1999 work Gideon’s Spies as a history of Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad. Not only did I know little about the topic going in, but, given the murky…
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Khamenei: U.S. Wants Iran to Be ‘Obedient,’ Situation Cannot Be Resolved Through Negotiations
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that the US is seeking an “obedient” Iran and that the issues with the US cannot be “resolved” through negotiations. “They want Iran, with its great history, and its people, with all their honor and glory, to obey the US,” Khamenei…
They’re Poisoning Us and They Know It
America’s food supply isn’t broken by accident—it’s engineered for profit, with banned chemicals, sugar addiction, and corporate capture keeping us sick, weak, and controlled. You don’t have to look far to realize something is deeply wrong in America. Our shelves are lined with food and products that 30 other…
The ‘Gender Pay Gap’ is a Myth
Got into a mildly heated argument w/ a center-left family member earlier today about the “gender pay gap” – but I held my ground. I went back & double-checked my claims (I always do!) and found out that the “gender pay gap” as its presented by the mainstream press…
Revolution or a Caesar?
Generally speaking, democracies die from corruption. The United States is no exception. America has always suffered from corrupt government at every level. Liberals who put unwarranted trust in government, especially at the federal level, have long been in denial about this fact. Liberals tend to see corruption in state and local governments,…
U.S. Foreign Policy is War for More War
There was hope among Trump watchers that, as President, he would not seek war. He would put America first, bring troops home, and strengthen the US through economic liberty and even – wait for it – sound money! The most cynical never believed it; Trump haters in both parties…
Why Conservatives Care So Much About Cracker Barrel
The chain, in all its corporate kitsch, represents a disappearing America. The number one concern for conservative media right now is Cracker Barrel’s brand change. The folksy restaurant chain altered its logo to eliminate the cracker and the barrel, leaving a generic yellow stamp in its place. The move…
Sow the Wind, Reap the Whirlwind
The Trump Administration’s “whirlwind” comes in the form of mortgage fraud allegations. In 1940, Royal Air Force Air Marshall Arthur “Bomber” Harris gave a memorable speech announcing the beginning of a bombing campaign over Germany. “The Nazis entered this war under the rather childish delusion that they were going…
Why Are More and More Americans Becoming Disabled?
Bureau of Labor Statistics data reveals 1.1 million MORE Americans have become disabled in just the past 3 months. VigilantFox asks: Why is nobody talking about this? The month of July added another 234,000 disabled Americans, making the current high the third new high in a row. Prominent…
Canadians Have Always Hated Americans
[Ed. Note: To all of my Canadian readers, please accept my apologies if you find this essay offensive. Please take part of it as “tongue in cheek” humour, and remember, I am a Canadian citizen as well! I love you all!] Maybe “hate” is too strong a word. I…