Tony Benn: Let's Talk About Socialism

Documentary film maker Michael Moore does a great interview with the former British parliamentarian Tony Benn. This clip comes from an extended portion from Moore's documentary "Sicko." The United States needs such politicians, the United States needs socialism. Our capitalist health care system is killing us. US Socialists should learn to articulate their arguments with the clarity of this ol' firebrand.

Not in Our Name: Who are We? Who is Obama?

Today I'm tired and somewhat annoyed. US President Obama campaigned that he would bring change. Can we all agree he is a catastrophic disappointment? He did once talk about change in a convincing way, it looks like he changed his mind. The anti-war movement needs to come at Obama with the same anger that was meted out on former President George W. Bush. Obama's health care "reform," if it passes, will be making uninsured Americans forced to buy health insurance? Instead of better health care and greater access we will me under an even tighter grip by the insurance industry. The US government's problems go far beyond individuals in power. Corporate interests rule. I thought a short clip of the slam poet Saul Williams giving a "Pledge of Resistance" would be appropriate. It just needs to be updated.