tBoots Riley: We need real democracy

Boots Riley: We need real democracy


Raymond "Boots" Riley is a musician and political activist who's politically charged lyrics and beliefs have led to controversy. He believes elected officials are just puppets of the ruling class, so what we elect is who we want to be the next puppet. The seat of power in the world is with the people that own the means of production, the people that own the corporations that are running the world.

Afghan elections highlight failure, not progress

Afghan elections highlight failure, not progress

In most elections, the question is about who might win. In the case of Afghanistan, which will elect the lower house of its parliament on September 18, the focus is on whether they can be held in a credible manner across the country. So far a number of election workers and a candidate have already been kidnapped. Journalist Kelley Vlahos said the US has used the elections, both in Iraq and Afghanistan as symbols of freedom and progress; however it is unlikely this election will highlight progress. She said these elections will more likely show the failures of international efforts in Afghanistan and illustrate the corruption in the Afghan government.