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… And after that

I just gave you three fast steps to stemming the tide of anger and resentment.  To fix the systemic financial inequality problems, you have to change the system.  Here’s a few more points. 4. End the Bush Tax Cuts. Cutting … Continue reading

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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

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“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

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How The Banks Are Legally Stealing The Money

Three Democratic Senators – Jack Reed of Rhode Island, Carl Levin of Michigan and Jeff Merkley of Oregon – have called for the White House to replace Acting Comptroller of the Currency John Walsh. This is the guy who is … Continue reading

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Jobs Americans won’t do?

The sudden revelation of Jose Antonio Vargas immigration status naturally brings the whole Immigration Issue to the front page. And there are two Conventional Wisdom arguments that have always bothered me. * Immigrants take jobs away from hardworking, native Americans … Continue reading

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