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the lost decade: a hang five for prosperity

Socially, politically and economically, we are entering uncharted waters. We appear to be at the cusp on some major transformations. The issues are rather complex, seemingly beyond the comprehension  of the present crew of economic advisers. The result is a … Continue reading

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the ceiling is leaking

There used to be an old joke in Europe that America had Bob Hope, Percy Faith and Johnny Cash, and Country X had no faith, no hope and no cash. Well things have changed a bit… This sorry media-hyped drama … Continue reading

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the age of incompetence

Are our government’s in the West incompetent? No doubt the nation state is in crisis and its future of more than passing concern. Whether in terminal collapse as some libertarians seem to be wagering on, or some from of re-tooling … Continue reading

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THE ROUTING OF SAN ROMANO:PERSPECTIVE ON “RESTORING HONOR”

“Of course, there are significant differences between the two writers: Klein imagines that the problem with the world is too much focus on capitalism at the expense of progressive values and social welfare. Beck, on the other hand, loves capitalism, … Continue reading

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ZOMBIE BANKS, BUBBLE BATHS & EPITAPHS

Pretty Boy grabbed a log chain, And the deputy grabbed his gun; In the fight that followed He laid that deputy down. Then he took to the trees and timber To live a life of shame; Every crime in Oklahoma … Continue reading

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DAYDREAMING DONE & THE PRODIGAL SON

John Stuart Mill was one of the most intellectually gifted men of his generation, with an I.Q. estimated to have been 159, or better than 99.99% of the population. Yet he almost didn,t make it; suffering a mental crisis in which … Continue reading

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