Category Archives: Economics

Quick Thought

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

So, reading a nice article on the SCOTUS by Jeffrey Toobinin the newest New Yorker, and this paragraph sorta struck me: This period of the Court’s history led into what is known as the Lochner era, for the most famous … Continue reading →

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Give Me Transfers, Or Give Me Death (but not really death…)

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

The Wichita bus service has always been something to brag about–if you happen to be bragging about transportation that hasn’t been updated since the Jurassic period–and it’s looking like it’s going to get even better by that measure.  A story … Continue reading →

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Well, Actually B*tch, I Never Asked You For Your Opinion, Either…

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

Great zombie movies would be great even without the zombies.  And, a tenuous corollary, great economic systems should sound great, even when assholes explain them.  Conclusion:  Gene Simmons just proved that capitalism is a shitty economic system. Or maybe you … Continue reading →

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Yup.

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

That is all. (via)

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Why Not Soak the Rich (in Gasoline)? Now With Update(s)!!!

Posted on December 11, 2010 by

If there’s one news item you should be paying attention to these days, it’s the Wikileak extravaganza.  There really is nothing else that is at all as important as that.  Of course, it’s my opinion, but it’s also (partly) my … Continue reading →

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May Day

Posted on May 1, 2009 by

May Day, the international workers holiday, is a big deal everywhere but the US. And usually, on this worldwide labor day, there is a lot more excitement than grilling dawgs and drinking a few in the backyard. On May 1, … Continue reading →

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Brain… hurts…

Posted on April 23, 2009 by

So, my employer says to me yesterday, “Heh, guess not all the banks are doing well,” referring to Morgan Stanley’s poor earnings announcement and comparing it to that of Citi’s positive reports. “Heh,” indeed. Turns out that Paul Krugman had … Continue reading →

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double booked

Posted on April 19, 2009 by

well, the economic crunch of United Air has started trends of no food on flights, charging for the first piece of checked luggage, and now, they’re doing the unthinkable- charging folks that spill over from one seat to the next … Continue reading →

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Buckle up, kids.

Posted on April 2, 2009 by

The Washington Independent: A ban on foreclosure sales and evictions from houses owned by mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which began as a high-profile effort just before the holidays to keep people in their homes as the government … Continue reading →

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a way to reduce food costs

Posted on April 2, 2009 by

The economic situation is no doubt impacting many in a real way.  Spam sales are up, but for those that are really hard up for something to eat, there’s a book just for you. I love that the first keyword … Continue reading →

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