Paul’s Articles
A listing of original articles by Paul Street, also published in other sites as noted.
On Astroturf and Frankenstein: Reflections on “the Tea Party,” the People, and the Ruling Class
"I had desired it with an ardour that far exceeded moderation; but now that I had finished, the beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart." So said Victor Frankenstein [...]
Why Some Truth Slips Through
It has long been and remains possible to find a good deal of candid, one might think dangerously revealing information and commentary in the United States’ richly conservative political system and corporate media. This might [...]
A Nightly Orwellian Ritual: the “P”BS NewsHour
The recent announcement by former U.S. Marine Jim Lehrer that he is stepping down from his role as nightly anchor of the “Public” Broadcasting System’s “NewsHour” occasioned little sadness in my household. For years now, [...]
Some Left Lessons Across Time and Place
There are significant differences of history, culture, and politics (and more) across nations – differences that make it unadvisable for leftists to try to mechanistically and simplistically “plug in” lessons from one nation, place, and [...]