Author: KJ McElrath

Phoenix U. Crashing: Another Privatization Disaster. Yet GOP Wants to Cut Public Education

Phoenix U. Crashing: Another Privatization Disaster. Yet GOP Wants to Cut Public Education

Posted by | Jun 30, 2015 | , |

Phoenix University, a for-profit corporation that pioneered the concept of online higher education, is going into a tailspin and appears destined for a fatal crash-landing. Along with the spirit of Thomas Jefferson, we here at The Ring of Fire say, good riddance. Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal warned investors that shares of parent company Apollo Education Group, Inc. have been falling precipitously (28% in the last quarter alone!).  According to the article, any improvement during the third quarter should be viewed “with caution.” It has not been a good year for privatized, for-profit universities. Besides the recent bankruptcy of ...

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Greece in Economic Free Fall; Wall Street Will Find a Way to Dig Through the Bones

Greece in Economic Free Fall; Wall Street Will Find a Way to Dig Through the Bones

Posted by | Jun 29, 2015 | , |

Greece, the nation that brought democracy and capitalism to the Western world 2,500 years ago, is about to go bankrupt and exit the Eurozone. Now, stock markets around the world are falling – and the Greek people face economic uncertainty. Significantly, however, Wall Street is not suffering quite as much. In fact, some market analysts are looking at the situation as a golden opportunity for investors to feast on Greece’s economic carcass. You can bet that Wall Street vultures are flying at a low altitude above Greece, and are anxious to swoop down and pick over the bodies before...

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Bobby Jindal Demands Defunding the Supreme Court. GOP is All America Needs

Bobby Jindal Demands Defunding the Supreme Court. GOP is All America Needs

Posted by | Jun 28, 2015 | , |

In the wake of last week’s  ruling on same-sex marriage, Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal called for the dissolution of the U.S. Supreme Court. In a statement to the media, he said that the SCOTUS “is completely out of control, making laws on their own, and has become a public opinion poll instead of a judicial body,” adding that we should “just get rid of the court.” Jindal is not alone. Since the Court’s 5-4 ruling making same-sex marriage legal in all fifty states, several right-wing governors and other politicians have expressed outrage. Prominent GOP Clown Car passenger Mike Huckabee...

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Jesus Was a “Socialist.” Trump is a Vulture “Capitalist.” Which would Make a Better American Leader?

Jesus Was a “Socialist.” Trump is a Vulture “Capitalist.” Which would Make a Better American Leader?

Posted by | Jun 26, 2015 | , |

Jesus of Nazareth was a “socialist” – centuries before the word existed. Let’s compare him with GOP candidate Donald Trump, an unapologetic, predatory, vulture, “capitalist.” Which one do you think would make a better leader for the American people? What has Trump’s brand of “capitalism” brought America? Trump is the poster boy for everything that is wrong when the GOP wishes to use the phrase “capitalism,” which actually was a positive term before the GOP manipulated its definition. Trump has made billions of dollars for himself, using other people’s money without risking his own wealth. He glorifies his cut-throat...

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Why Can’t the GOP and Scalia be Like Buzz the Dog?

Why Can’t the GOP and Scalia be Like Buzz the Dog?

Posted by | Jun 26, 2015 | , |

Glenn and Buzz are a pair of stray terriers who have a special relationship. Glenn, a Jack Russell, is completely blind. His companion Buzz, a Staffordshire Bull, serves as his eyes. The dogs were found roaming the streets in England, and have been taken into the care of an animal shelter. They have been placed for adoption, but the catch is that they must be adopted together, because the dogs simply cannot be separated without each going into severe depression. Why is it that Buzz has had no problem caring for his blind companion? Buzz leads Glenn around, takes...

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