Pier Marton, Author at Pier Marton

Robert Reich: Understanding the Fiscal Cliff (in 2 min. 30 sec.)

by Pier Marton | Dec 4, 2012 | Politics

Democrats, here are eight principles to guide you in the coming showdown over the fiscal cliff: ONE: HOLD YOUR GROUND. The wealthy have to pay their fair share of taxes. That’s what the election was all about, and we won. It’s only fair they pay more. They’re taking...

It Takes Very Little Effort/Brain to Be Stupid

by Pier Marton | Dec 3, 2012 | Antisemitism, Human Rights, Ideas, Jewish, Juif, Magyar, Politics, Racism

Mi Magyarok megvédjük Zsidó honfitársainkat. We the Hungarians will defend our compatriots. Nous les Hongrois nous défendrons nos compatriotes. Viktor Orban Viktor, Miniszterelnök, Prime Minister of Hungary, Premier Ministre de Hongrie. Said in the Hungarian...

Think Turkey Think

by Pier Marton | Nov 22, 2012 | Care, Eco, Food, Humor, Ideas, Jewish, Sci/Nat

Previously posted a year ago… This is the time again for “My Life as a Turkey.” Excerpts: More: The full episode on the web. Can be viewed also on the mobile app “PBS.” Joe Hutto’s book Larry David’s Memories of Thanksgiving Maybe time to revisit also such as previous...

’12 SLIFF BUZZ – What You Might Have Missed

by Pier Marton | Nov 18, 2012 | Afri, Asia, Doc, France, Human Rights, Middle-East, Review, STL

The St. Louis International Film Festival is rounding up; as always an amazing round-up of jewels from all around the world… I wish I could have found the time to write individual longer reviews this year. Below, based on what I was able to watch, my own highlights…...

To Israel’s Leaders: Don’t Defend me – Not Like This

by Pier Marton | Nov 15, 2012 | Middle-East, Politics, Racism, Wars, Women

Nina Menkes, the filmmaker, says “DEAR BIBI and HAMAS: DEFINITION OF INSANITY–KEEP DOING THE SAME THING AND EXPECT DIFFERENT RESULTS.” A message to Israel’s leaders: Don’t defend me – not like this. [en Français ci-dessous: «Ne nous défendez pas – pas comme ça» ] As...