Americans support redistribution of wealth

Americans support redistribution of wealth


As the economic crisis has worsened in the United States, many are looking for answers but could socialism or communism be the answer? Activist Ron Gochez says Words like socialism and communism have been so stigmatized by the educational system that many people are afraid of those words. However, many studies have shown Americans support the redistribution of wealth but if you mention the socialism word they won't agree with it anymore."

Is capitalism organized crime?

Is capitalism organized crime?


Socialism has been over for two decades since the fall of the Berlin Wall, a time that the United States holds as a symbol of victory over socialism. In the United States there is growing concern that only a certain few control all the wealth, denying many Americans a chance for a better life. Will a new generation of Americans seek out a socialist society?

Invasion of Grenada blueprint for Iraq

Invasion of Grenada blueprint for Iraq


27 years ago today, 7,000 U.S. troops invaded a tiny island nation of 95,000 under the guise of fighting an imminent communist threat. The reality was a brutal invasion and a high human cost because of the US's use of overwhelming force against largely unarmed civilians. But in many ways, the invasion of Grenada was a litmus test for post-Vietnam War interventions and imperialism—a legacy that lives on today in the Iraq War.

US failed economic war against Cuba

US failed economic war against Cuba


The United States placed economic sanctions against Cuba 50 years ago and has restricted US citizens from traveling there ever since. A half century later, who have the economic sanctions really hurt? Even though President Obama has made it easier for Americans of Cuban decent to visit their relatives in Cuba, many believe he has not done enough to lift the embargo.

Obamanomics vs. Reaganomics

Obamanomics vs. Reaganomics


As the economic downfall continues, 67% of Americans don't approve of US President Obama's economic policies. The film takes a provocative look at our deeply depressed economy using the words and actions of Presidents Reagan and Obama. Director of the new film "I Want Your Money" Ray Griggs joins RT's Kristine Frazao for an exclusive interview