Home Third World Traveler, third world, United States foreign policy, alternative... Black Agenda Report BuzzFlash - Daily Headlines and Breaking News | Progressive News and Commentary with an Attitude Former Wall Street Goldman Sachs executive Nomi Prins is back with a thoroughly documented historical account of how DC and financial barons are locked at the hip. Accessible and compelling: Buy directly from Truthout by clicking here. The US Is Fast Becoming a Third World Police State by Jeff Burwick As a P.T. (often referred to as perpetual traveler, permanent tourist or prior taxpayer), I have traveled to nearly 100 countries. During those travels there has always been one defining moment, upon entry into a country, which shows that the country is what is generally thought of as a "third world country". It is the moment when, upon arrival, you are charged a fee to enter the country. They have this in Cambodia, Indonesia, Bolivia and numerous other similar countries. The US has long-used "visa application fees" to bilk money from people in countries like Thailand as a way to raise money but now the US has announced that they are going to charge a $5.50 fee to Canadians upon entering the US. The fee is ludicrous and counterproductive for many reasons. Not to mention the hilarity of calling it an "inspection fee".
Global Research The Public Record | Intrepid New Journalism Alternative news covering health, finance, environment, politics and more CounterPunch: Tells the Facts, Names the Names The top/best alternative news website ITHP decided it was about time to rank the top alternative news websites on the Internet. The main reason was to boost our Google ranking and the second was so you guys could find out some good places to get your news. If you disagree with the list please feel free to add your own alternative news media in the comment section. We're more than happy to add your suggestions!! Please add them in the comment section and we will review the site and include it in our list if appropriate