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The Argument Against Basic Income – Bloomberg
Pavlina Tcherneva, Bard College associate professor, explains why she believes basic income is a bad idea. She speaks with Bloomberg’s Joe Weisenthal on “What’d You Miss?” Pavlina is correct.. Basic Income is … Continue reading The Argument Against Basic Income – Bloomberg
What if the US Treasury Could Order the Federal Reserve to Increase the Balance in Its Spending Account Whenever it Needed to and Everyone Knew that It Could?
Well, it just so happens, that it can order the Federal Reserve to do that. It’s just that not everyone knows that it can. And among those that know, there are many … Continue reading What if the US Treasury Could Order the Federal Reserve to Increase the Balance in Its Spending Account Whenever it Needed to and Everyone Knew that It Could?
I think this is pretty relevant today
Source: I think this is pretty relevant today. – PoliticalHumor Continue reading I think this is pretty relevant today
How the United States Looked Before The EPA
The Nixon administration commissioned 100 photographers for the project. Perhaps the EPA does do good? Source: How the United States Looked Before The EPA | Fortune.com Continue reading How the United States Looked Before The EPA
The “Money Tree” – where money actually comes from
Source: Real Media on Twitter I think this paper I published in 2000 pairs well with what @AnnPettifor is explaing here. https://t.co/Q4Pzt3LaKn https://t.co/SDuiZblvlh — Stephanie Kelton (@StephanieKelton) June 1, 2017 Link to … Continue reading The “Money Tree” – where money actually comes from
The myths about money that voters should reject
The economy is held back by persistent illusions – such as the idea Britain spends a lot on welfare Great article as it shows some of the illusions we all have about … Continue reading The myths about money that voters should reject
CNN Host Has Some Strong Words About Liberal Intolerance, ‘Anti-intellectualism’ and the Silencing of Conservative Voices
Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN’s “GPS,” is routinely accused by some critics of having a liberal bias, but in a recent segment he cited free speech concerns on college campuses as evidence … Continue reading CNN Host Has Some Strong Words About Liberal Intolerance, ‘Anti-intellectualism’ and the Silencing of Conservative Voices
Debt ceiling crisis looms as Americans put off paying taxes – The Washington Post
The debt ceiling is crashing down on federal finances as taxpayers wait to see whether President Trump can deliver the tax cuts he promised. This article is a complete failure of reporting. … Continue reading Debt ceiling crisis looms as Americans put off paying taxes – The Washington Post
What Kathy Griffin & the photographer were thinking
‘I really hope that they let me visit her at Guantanamo,’ jokes Tyler Shields Interesting article where they interview the photographer Tyler Shields and he and Kathy came up with the concept of … Continue reading What Kathy Griffin & the photographer were thinking
Hilarious video showing irrationality of U.S.’s Iran policy vs. Saudi Arabia
“Watch as Stuart Jones, a high-level acting official in the State Dept, is asked why they criticize Iranian elections but never Saudi Arabia: https://t.co/RLkKGn48Z7” Source: Alex Emmons on Twitter Continue reading Hilarious video showing irrationality of U.S.’s Iran policy vs. Saudi Arabia
There Is Never A ‘Free Market’ In Health Care
We count on Republicans to deliver pragmatic, sensible solutions that foster a culture of business growth, but when it comes to health care Republicans are off their meds. Good article showing that … Continue reading There Is Never A ‘Free Market’ In Health Care
Trump’s “America First” Infrastructure Plan: Let Saudi Arabia and Blackstone Take Care of It
A private equity firm run by a close Trump adviser is partnering with Saudi Arabia to privatize U.S. infrastructure. Talk about an about face for Trump! In addition: The Saudi Public Investment … Continue reading Trump’s “America First” Infrastructure Plan: Let Saudi Arabia and Blackstone Take Care of It