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Den Fria Marknaden har snart gjort 99% av oss utfattiga (Swedish/Svenska) by Hakan Anderberg Den Fria Marknaden har snart gjort 99% av oss utfattiga (Swedish/Svenska) by Hakan Anderberg May 22, 2012 76692 words Read a sample
Om inget annat så visade den ekonomiska krisen 2008 hur nära vi är en ekonomisk kollaps av det system vi alla lider under idag. Det system som kallas den ”fria marknaden”. Boken visar hur vi kommit dit vi är med början för 100 år sedan med en viss Edward Bernays som skapade en ny politisk idé byggd på att styra människors irrationella känslor så de blev lyckliga och lugna genom konsumtion.
Перестройка или 20 лет с паханами by Валерий Ершов Перестройка или 20 лет с паханами by Валерий Ершов May 05, 2012 79083 words Read a sample
Произведение «Перестройка» представляет собой краткий обзор развития СССР за период с 1953 года по настоящий момент, т.е. по февраль 2012 года.
Why Women can do a Better Job in Ruling the World, Than Men by William Bond Why Women can do a Better Job in Ruling the World, Than Men by William Bond April 28, 2012 13915 words Read a sample
Five Thousand years of human history have shown men do a really terrible job in ruling our world. Male rulers still settle disputes between countries by warfare, while the gap between rich and poor grows all the time, condemning billions of people to poverty and starvation. If we accept men are so dreadful in ruling our world then why don't we think about women ruling instead?
No More War by Lawrence John Brown No More War by Lawrence John Brown April 27, 2012 1076 words Read a sample
This is the text to a YouTube video that compares American foreign policy to Florida’s Stand Your Ground law: As the law gives an individual the right to kill a person he feels threatens him, we Americans believe we have the right to kill people in other nations that we feel threaten us. This belief, which has led us to support dictators and to start three wars, essentially legalizes war crimes.
The Lummox by Alex Augenblecq The Lummox by Alex Augenblecq April 23, 2012 14 words Read a sample
An epic poem for our times – it’s short and has pictures – The Lummox explores loss, redemption and environmental protection.
Israelis and Palestinians Both Like Food by Rodney Ohebsion Israelis and Palestinians Both Like Food by Rodney Ohebsion April 17, 2012 2519 words Read a sample
A look at the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
Созерцание или уроки времени by Валерий Ершов Созерцание или уроки времени by Валерий Ершов April 16, 2012 11199 words Read a sample
«Уроки времени» ---- это магические путешествия и фантастические превращения. Возможность поговорить с самим собой о своём будущем и о будущем общества.
Voting Under the Influence of Fox News by Rodney Ohebsion Voting Under the Influence of Fox News by Rodney Ohebsion April 14, 2012 17955 words Read a sample
Liberal political pundit Rodney Ohebsion takes shots at the Republican Party.
The Most Wealth: For the Least Work Through Cooperation by Bob Blain The Most Wealth: For the Least Work Through Cooperation by Bob Blain April 11, 2012 39976 words Read a sample
The Most Wealth explains how we can achieve full employment and genuine social security with more free time to realize our natural destiny on earth, well-being and free time to enjoy ife. The key is understanding money as a medium of communication that exists to insure that we all share the work and share the wealth.
Outcomes & Efficiency: Leadership Handbook by Richard Selwyn Outcomes & Efficiency: Leadership Handbook by Richard Selwyn April 04, 2012 19721 words Read a sample
There is a revolution afoot in Government management, design and leadership. This is your essential guide to that revolution through systems thinking, commissioning, change management and practical implementation in the public sector.
Barack Obama and the Politics of Pussy: Fired Up! by Tyler Withrow Barack Obama and the Politics of Pussy: Fired Up! by Tyler Withrow April 02, 2012 51491 words Read a sample
Welcome new reader! Now that you are a member of the elite band of miscreants pickin’ up what I’m puttin’ down, I can let you in on a secret…I FUCKING HATE POLITICS! Why write a political book? Because I’m smarter than you. Oh no, he didn’t. Yes I did, and I’ll tell you why: Because I’m tired of being smarter than you.
译者合集 2011年度精华译文 2011 Review Yizhe Collection by Zhe Yi 译者合集 2011年度精华译文 2011 Review Yizhe Collection by Zhe Yi March 30, 2012 1717 words Read a sample
从年初的”中国茉莉花”活动被严防死守，到年底”千呼万唤始出来”的动车事故报告，2011年是不平静的一年。在这本《2011年度精华译文》中，我们总结了“外媒看中国”的十大话题，并在每个话题下精选了三-四篇译文，集结成册。这些都是中国主流媒体无法报道的热点话题，也是我们一路走来的见证。
A Fading Paradise by CD Moulton A Fading Paradise by CD Moulton March 25, 2012 11045 words Read a sample
This is a warning to those who would invest in Panama´. Take the greatest care. Join in trying to have they president crack down hard on scams. This is a great country with a terrible worldwide reputation because the corruption and badly thought-out laws favor crooks over victims. This president has the strength and ability to make changes, but will he?
WNC Forestry Success Stories: Change for the Better by WNC Forest Products WNC Forestry Success Stories: Change for the Better by WNC Forest Products March 23, 2012 10858 words Read a sample
WNC Forestry Success Stories: Change for the Better is an ebook highlighting the success of the WNC Forest Products Cooperative Marketing Project. WNC Forestry Success Stories: Change for the Better showcases the diverse group of forest enterprises participating in the Western North Carolina Forest Products Cooperative Marketing Project.
The End of Citizenship by Fati Citizen The End of Citizenship by Fati Citizen March 22, 2012 11927 words Read a sample
With the demonstrations of discontent by the population weakening by the day it is vital to transform “occupations” to similar online movements – “eccupy”. “The End of the Citizenship” is an unavoidable scenario gathering global factors as war, youth unemployment, democracy crisis’, capitalism systems and the occupy movements.
Beating Poverty--A Have-to for Have-nots by Lori Covington Beating Poverty--A Have-to for Have-nots by Lori Covington March 13, 2012 21506 words Sample 100%
"Beating Poverty" is a free ebook designed to help people find their way out of poverty using down-to-earth methods and starting with basics--food, shelter, close connection to others and education. For anyone who is struggling financially, seeking ideas that work, and the creation of hope.
The Twilight of the Monetary System: And Dawn of a New Era by Richard J. Wilson The Twilight of the Monetary System: And Dawn of a New Era by Richard J. Wilson March 10, 2012 17091 words Read a sample
Ever more intelligent robots are steadily replacing people in the workplace, and pushing the monetary system into its twilight. The author shows us that, if we mobilize modern science now, we could easily develop a new economic system to create the dawn of a new era of economic democracy to allow everyone to share in the economy.
How to Create An Economic Democracy by Richard J. Wilson How to Create An Economic Democracy by Richard J. Wilson March 08, 2012 17138 words Read a sample
In 1620 Francis Bacon’s Novum Organum introduced a new scientific method of investigating nature. In 1690 John Locke used the new scientific method to discover how to create political democracy. In this book the author uses Bacon’s scientific method and the trail blazed by Locke to discover how to create economic democracy.
Somewhat Modest Proposals by Colin Cohen Somewhat Modest Proposals by Colin Cohen March 03, 2012 23133 words Read a sample
A collection of satirical nonfiction that has something to upset everyone, regardless of political affiliation.
Random Thoughts by Emil Justimbaste Random Thoughts by Emil Justimbaste Feb. 27, 2012 37749 words Read a sample
A collection of short features and essays in my blog covering a period of over a year, talking about local events related to economics, politics and trivia in my corner of the world.
Le clivage français by Lundi Le clivage français by Lundi Feb. 18, 2012 1621 words Read a sample
Qu'est-ce que le clivage ? Quelques exemples de clivage. À quoi sert le clivage ? Quels sont ses inconvénients ? Pourquoi la France se complait-elle dans le clivage ?
Occupy Le Baño by Scott Webb Occupy Le Baño by Scott Webb Feb. 15, 2012 2761 words Read a sample
Occupy Wall Street has opened a dialogue about life as we know it in America. This book carries the discussion one step further reviewing the American system as it pertains to your health and well-being. Simple diagrams help you to map where you are and where you very likely want to be. Documented with helpful links throughout.
Conservatives are from Mars & Progressives are from Venus by M.E. Brines Conservatives are from Mars & Progressives are from Venus by M.E. Brines Feb. 14, 2012 12118 words Read a sample
Why do those who disagree with you politically believe the ridiculous things they do? Why don’t they see what’s so obvious? How does the Progressive Mentality differ from the Conservative Mentality? What are their origins? Their motivation? Their goals? What part does religion play in political worldviews – for BOTH sides. What does the Culture War mean for the future of the US.
Freebie by Roderic Anderson Freebie by Roderic Anderson Feb. 05, 2012 6757 words Read a sample
Five short pieces expressing ideas on some key issues. 1. Writers: George Orwell's views. 2. Tolerance: Freedom of speech. 3. Science 4. Sex and the Church:What the Bible says about sex 5. Flying Doctor: Ideas about old age and death.
Movin' Money - The Documents by M. d'Roubaix Movin' Money - The Documents by M. d'Roubaix Feb. 05, 2012 9086 words Read a sample
For any who might doubt the background premise of the Movin' Money series, that the Reagan government allowed the import of vast amounts of cocaine to finance the anti-Communist wars in Central America, here is my research, available to anyone who can click a mouse and is willing to see it. Free, of course. As is the information. Free and public.
Conservatweets by Rob Hoey Conservatweets by Rob Hoey Feb. 05, 2012 11076 words Read a sample
A conservative tweets about politics, the presidential election, Obama, and current events that effect the USA.
The Doomsday Brigade by Steven Hager The Doomsday Brigade by Steven Hager Feb. 05, 2012 1283 words Read a sample
During the summer of 1981, fears of Armageddon swept across the land as people organized for the complete breakdown of society.
Bill Clinton Intentionally Set a Mass Murderer Free, Scientists Don't Really Care about Global Warming, and Other Facts by Douglas Sczygelski Bill Clinton Intentionally Set a Mass Murderer Free, Scientists Don't Really Care about Global Warming, and Other Facts by Douglas Sczygelski Jan. 21, 2012 34645 words Read a sample
Emmanuel Constant led a death squad that murdered hundreds of Haitians. After he fled to the U.S., President Clinton refused Haiti's extradition request and set him free. The news media payed little attention to this outrageous decision. Even liberal magazines ignored it. The world's most famous scientists aren't doing nearly enough to fight global warming. William J. Bennett lies constantly.
Local vs. Collective Established Pricing Policy by Academia Inc Local vs. Collective Established Pricing Policy by Academia Inc Jan. 08, 2012 467 words Read a sample
Establishing national measures to promote marketing and localized distribution; as opposed to bulk & blind redistribution that is harmful to the economy.
21st Century Revolution by Dr Stuart Jeanne Bramhall 21st Century Revolution by Dr Stuart Jeanne Bramhall Jan. 08, 2012 79781 words Read a sample
A collection of essays on undertaking political change. This is a second edition of Revolutionary Change, which was out of date two weeks after being published on August 30, 2011 - with the launch of Occupy Wall Street in Zuccotti Square. Part I, about Occupy Wall Street, is totally new. There are also new essays in Part V about gun control and the citizens' rights movement.
Eurekanomics - for 99% of us by Jim Osburn Eurekanomics - for 99% of us by Jim Osburn Dec. 16, 2011 2803 words Read a sample
Here is how to break the power of wealth without eliminating wealth itself. It is a place for our revolution to go without violence and bloodshed.
DeltaWomen by DeltaWomen DeltaWomen by DeltaWomen Dec. 15, 2011 7713 words Read a sample
DeltaWomen December Issue 2011 is dedicated to Rape Victims and women who are subject of Sexual Violence. This issue consists of articles, poems and stories plus wonderful artworks of artists from all around the world.
America Disarmed: Inside the U.N. and Obama’s Scheme to Destroy the Second Amendment by Wayne LaPierre America Disarmed: Inside the U.N. and Obama’s Scheme to Destroy the Second Amendment by Wayne LaPierre Dec. 06, 2011 207683 words Read a sample
America Disarmed shows you how Obama and the United Nations are teaming up to make their gun ban dream – and your nightmare – a reality. This expertly sourced sequel to Wayne LaPierre’s 2006 blockbuster, The Global War on Your Guns, exposes the Obama administration’s scheme to use the United Nations to make an end-run around the Constitution.
СОНГУУЛЬД САНАЛ АВТОМАТААР ТООЛОХОД ЗАЙЛШГҮЙ АНХААРАХ АСУУДЛУУД by Open Society Forum СОНГУУЛЬД САНАЛ АВТОМАТААР ТООЛОХОД ЗАЙЛШГҮЙ АНХААРАХ АСУУДЛУУД by Open Society Forum Dec. 01, 2011 2624 words Read a sample
Сонгуулийн саналыг автоматаар тоолоход зайлшгүй анхаарах асуудлуудыг хөндөж тавьсан болно.
ТӨРИЙН НУУЦЫН ТУХАЙ ӨНӨӨГИЙН ХАНДЛАГЫГ ӨӨРЧЛӨХ ЗАМААР ИРГЭДИЙН МЭДЭХ ЭРХИЙГ ХАНГАХ НЬ by Open Society Forum ТӨРИЙН НУУЦЫН ТУХАЙ ӨНӨӨГИЙН ХАНДЛАГЫГ ӨӨРЧЛӨХ ЗАМААР ИРГЭДИЙН МЭДЭХ ЭРХИЙГ ХАНГАХ НЬ by Open Society Forum Nov. 14, 2011 12346 words Read a sample
This is a policy report about improving citizen participation in country's policy making process through changing state secrecy approach within the country. The policy report was carried under the policy fellowship program by the Open Society Forum in 2010.
Raid Night by Michael J. Totten Raid Night by Michael J. Totten Oct. 27, 2011 3056 words Read a sample
Award-winning foreign correspondent Michael J. Totten embeds with U.S. Army soldiers in Baghdad during the Surge. They were sent out as bait to lure an insurgent commander, but instead find themselves stalked in the dark by a shadowy faceless militia.
On the Hunt in Baghdad by Michael J. Totten On the Hunt in Baghdad by Michael J. Totten Oct. 27, 2011 6342 words Read a sample
In this classic riveting dispatch from Iraq, award-winning foreign correspondent Michael J. Totten embeds with a unit of battle-hardened American soldiers as they hunt the elusive terrorist commander Haji Jawad—who wore a suicide vest wherever he went—in the fetid slums of Sadr City, Baghdad, at midnight.
兰德报告 与中国的冲突 RAND Conflict With China by Zhe Yi 兰德报告 与中国的冲突 RAND Conflict With China by Zhe Yi Oct. 19, 2011 297 words Sample 100%
本文由美国军方提供支持，兰德公司研究表明：随着中国的崛起，美国可能与中国在中国周边地区发生冲突，但是如果美国能保持威慑，则美中发生大规模冲突的几率不大。本文分析了美中冲突的前景、后果和威慑战略。由“译者”志愿翻译小组翻译，未经原作者审校。
Save Bi-Lingual by Piso Mojado Save Bi-Lingual by Piso Mojado Oct. 19, 2011 1796 words Read a sample
Someone who wants to be loved by everyone all the time probably shouldn't be an artist. Someone somewhere will find something wrong with ones work. However, this may be the most senseless review ever. Or hopefully, it was just some woman having a bad day. Your name isn't Piso Mojado, so you'll probably laugh. Or you might react as someone first hearing of the ancient Greek legend Absurdicus.
The Occupy Manifesto by Deena Sao The Occupy Manifesto by Deena Sao Oct. 17, 2011 794 words Read a sample
A concise list of the problems The Occupy movement is demonstrating against and a list our our demands.
Democracy: A Proposal For a New Constitution For the United States by Brian Rush Democracy: A Proposal For a New Constitution For the United States by Brian Rush Oct. 17, 2011 4510 words Read a sample
A proposal to cut through the corrupting influence of campaign donations and corporate money on the U.S. government with a new Constitution that would make such corruption literally impossible.
Thank You For Being Young by Andrew Lerner Thank You For Being Young by Andrew Lerner Oct. 07, 2011 40046 words Read a sample
A venture capital executive draws on a wide variety of business, government, and societal trends to illustrate how most major challenges facing younger adults are exacerbated by age biases.
The Wealth of the People: The Wealth of the Market by Fernando Urias The Wealth of the People: The Wealth of the Market by Fernando Urias Sep. 12, 2011 8441 words Read a sample
This is the third book of the "Wealth of the People" series. The series is an inquiry about the requirements for the production of wealth in a society. This book is about the wealth of the market. The economic conclusion of this book is that a free market is necessary for the wealth production process to continue.
I'm a Real American by Rodney Ohebsion I'm a Real American by Rodney Ohebsion Sep. 10, 2011 7776 words Read a sample
Rodney Ohebsion is a real American.
Inner-directed et other-directed by Lundi Inner-directed et other-directed by Lundi Sep. 04, 2011 1358 words Read a sample
A travers plusieurs exemples (pour qui voter ?,guerre civile, informations prématurées, crise des subprimes), Patrice Ranjard montre comment des individus ou des dirigeants inner ou other-directed vont réagir de façon totalement différente alors qu'ils disposent, au départ, des mêmes informations.
INSIGHTS AND ILLUSIONS In Philippine Politics, Economy, Ecology and Education by RUEL PEPA INSIGHTS AND ILLUSIONS In Philippine Politics, Economy, Ecology and Education by RUEL PEPA Sep. 03, 2011 17437 words Sample 20%
A collection of essays on Philippine politics, economy, ecology and education.
Democracia participativa y modernización de los servicios públicos: Investigación sobre las experiencias de presupuesto participativo en Europa by Yves Sintomer Democracia participativa y modernización de los servicios públicos: Investigación sobre las experiencias de presupuesto participativo en Europa by Yves Sintomer Aug. 30, 2011 115382 words Read a sample
En 1989, la ciudad de Porto Alegre creó el mecanismo del presupuesto participativo. En Europa, la primera data de 1994, pero no sería hasta la entrada de este nuevo siglo que la experiencia se difunde globalmente en el viejo continente. Este libro pretende analizar ese viaje y su expansión por Europa. El objetivo es dar cuenta de cómo se ha generalizado este proceso.
Life of Riley by Dave Riley Life of Riley by Dave Riley Aug. 27, 2011 44459 words Read a sample
Gain entertainment from politics. Source your bitterness in the real world... and laugh at it. Life of Riley is a collection of political satires from Australia.
Autorité patriarcale et autorité archaïque by Lundi Autorité patriarcale et autorité archaïque by Lundi Aug. 26, 2011 1980 words Read a sample
Qu'est-ce que l'autorité ? Pourquoi et comment sommes-nous passés d'une autorité « patriarcale » à une autorité dite « archaïque » ? Comment se différencient-elles ? Quelle est la relation avec une vision à court terme ou à long terme ? Quels liens avec les personnalités inner-directed et other directed ?
Dirty Dirty Republicans by Gary Anderson Dirty Dirty Republicans by Gary Anderson Aug. 14, 2011 11591 words Read a sample
Anyone who cannot decide the merits of supporting the Republican Party should read this ebook before deciding! This book exposes the unseemly behavior of a couple of Tea Party Republicans, Eric Cantor and Paul Ryan. These two have a special relationship with hedge funds. That disturbing relationship needs to be explored in the light of misplaced Tea Party moral demands.