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Tag Archives: financial crisis
Tax the Rich
You would think that an emerging political organization that defines itself by populism, smaller government, and fair taxation would be up in arms about the debt ceiling and budget deficit crisis. Where the hell is the Tea Party when you … Continue reading
Posted in Financial Crisis, Pure Politics
Tagged class warfare, financial crisis, taxes, tea party
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Oh, Yes He Did
I swear to God, the universe is whispering my words in people’s ears. Yesterday, or was it the day before, I begged President Obama to remember the promises he made in that wonderful “Yes We Can” speech. And today, he’s … Continue reading
Bank of America settles bad mortgage-backed securities claims
I’m just so happy, I don’t even know what to say about it. The first step toward recovery is admitting that you have a problem. Today, Bank of America has agreed to settle claims from investors including the Federal Reserve … Continue reading
Posted in Financial Crisis
Tagged Bank of America, economy, finance, financial crisis, Glass-Steagall
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Yes We Can, Mr. President, And We Must
I was thinking about the banking fiasco and near-financial collapse, the economic malaise that is strangling so many families and communities, and the Republican demands for austerity last night. It’s been a tough time everywhere. Three years ago we were … Continue reading
“Mass Affluence May Be A Thing Of The Past” – Ad Age
In a new white paper presented by Advertising Age, the magazine cum datasource for any advertising, marketing, or executive information you might be looking for, Ad Age announces the death of the middle class. You heard me. According to the … Continue reading