Reports
Feds knew of 700 Wells Fargo whistleblower cases in 2010
America’s chief banking regulator admits it failed to act on numerous “red flags” at Wells Fargo that could have stopped the fake account scandal years earlier. They failed to act on 700, … Continue reading Feds knew of 700 Wells Fargo whistleblower cases in 2010
Our Misguided ‘Wars of Choice’
There is one foreign policy goal that matters above all the others, and that is to keep the United States out of a new war, whether in Syria, North Korea, or elsewhere. … Continue reading Our Misguided ‘Wars of Choice’
Steve Ballmer Serves Up a Fascinating Data Trove
A stealthy pet project by the former Microsoft chief lets you search and learn about how the government spends tax dollars. Interesting how it all came about as well… through Belmer’s belief … Continue reading Steve Ballmer Serves Up a Fascinating Data Trove
Nuclear war has become thinkable again – we need a reminder of what it means
As Trump faces down North Korea, it’s alarming to think that most of the world’s nuclear warheads are now in the hands of men who are prepared to use them Lots of … Continue reading Nuclear war has become thinkable again – we need a reminder of what it means
ISPs Gave 8X More Cash to Politician That Axed FCC Privacy Rule
Most people realize that Congress’ party-line vote to kill the FCC’s consumer broadband privacy rules earlier this month was a clear, albeit grotesque, example of pay-to-play American politics. Especially given the majority … Continue reading ISPs Gave 8X More Cash to Politician That Axed FCC Privacy Rule
U.S. has already suffered 91 mass shootings in 2017—and you likely didn’t hear about any of them
Not only has America failed to reduce the number of mass shootings, we can’t even agree on what a ‘mass shooting’ is. Depending on how you define mass shootings, if you just … Continue reading U.S. has already suffered 91 mass shootings in 2017—and you likely didn’t hear about any of them
Why U.S. Monetary Policy Makes No Sense – Forbes
Where the real problem arises is when the Fed starts raising interest rates in order to try to slow the economy’s growth. This is nonsense and based on bad theory. Great article … Continue reading Why U.S. Monetary Policy Makes No Sense – Forbes
McSquared – The Coming War between Trump & The Fed
What happens when Trump drops the mother of all policy bombs on the Fed? Who’s going to win this war, what will the US economy look like in it’s aftermath & what … Continue reading McSquared – The Coming War between Trump & The Fed
Trump’s CIA Director Pompeo, Targeting WikiLeaks, Explicitly Threatens Speech and Press Freedoms
Why is the U.S. press corps so silent about an actual threat to press freedom? This is a pretty scary article when you read it. Pompeo is literally threatening the very existence … Continue reading Trump’s CIA Director Pompeo, Targeting WikiLeaks, Explicitly Threatens Speech and Press Freedoms
The bombing of Afghanistan shows the US is led by a one-man wild card
First Syria, now Afghanistan – obscene and pointless bombings. But Donald Trump has tasted the sweet cup of war and no one seems able to control him. He is now so hooked … Continue reading The bombing of Afghanistan shows the US is led by a one-man wild card
Trump Signs Law Taking Aim Defunding Planned Parenthood
The legislation nullifies a rule barring state and local governments from withholding federal funding for family planning services, regardless of whether they performed abortions. Here we go.. Trump now showing the world … Continue reading Trump Signs Law Taking Aim Defunding Planned Parenthood
Our economy is a hellscape for consumers. The United flier is the latest victim.
Supposedly we live in a service-focused paradise where you can get anything you want. It’s a lie. Article shows what kind of society we truly live in. I feel that it’s driven … Continue reading Our economy is a hellscape for consumers. The United flier is the latest victim.