Will the troll allow neocons to launch the war with Iran that they have wanted for many years?

When workers aren't replaced by robots, they are often run like robots.

Cockroaches have been turned effectively into robots with brain implants that make them go one way or another. The difference between that and what is done to workers today is substantial but it may not alter the injustice much.

The article is mistaken in saying that the state can't legislate against this. Use your imagination!

South Korea's new president plans to get rid of nuclear power and coal power, though not in a hurry.

For decades, rural Americans have been getting screwed much like poor Americans in cities. Towns are dying, and everyone has to drive a long way to find groceries, gasoline, clothing, or any sort of job.

They already blame corporations, and business-subservient government. Many voted for the troll but don't expect him to do them any real good. I see a great opportunity here for progressives that can propose realistic solutions.

The loss of most of these towns may be inevitable; the economic reason for them has disappeared. However, the secondary suffering might be reduced greatly by feasible policies. I can think of two right now: (1) funding schools from the state budget rather than local property taxes, and (2) helping people move closer to the remaining towns.

It was wrong to convict a person for killing someone by means of repeatedly urging the person to commit suicide.