Monday Stories of social decay are gleefully published by the media on a daily basis. A small audience pumps the fist in exaltation; an equally small audience sighs in despair. Most continue to pout and take selfies, or play video games, oblivious to the subtle and delicate nature of the civilization that is passing. None understand the cause of the degradation. … [Read more...]
Workers of the World United
Wednesday In the late 12th century, England and Scotland became the first European countries to begin freeing the serfs. But what sort of freedom was it? An assortment of nobility still held the real power and wealth. The new working class were rarely starving, but neither did they earn enough to save. That situation remained largely unchanged for another six … [Read more...]