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Though he’s mostly unknown in the United States outside a few elite universities where he’s been a visiting scholar, Slavoj Zizek is considered one of modern Europe’s leading philosophers.
Following is a link to a talk he gave in November 2009 in London. After opening with a somewhat general discussion of modern capitalism, particularly the fact [...]
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Ending welfare, providing income security for all.
Welfare rolls are increasing, according to the Wall Street Journal, and food stamp use is increasing even faster. The facts are only part of the story.
A few key sentences from the Journal article:
Twenty-three of the 30 largest states, which account for more than 88% of the nation’s total population, [...]