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right now, there are people declaring that our best days are behind us, that the economy has suffered a general loss of dynamism, that it’s unrealistic to expect a quick return to anything like full employment. There were people saying the same thing in the 1930s! Then came the approach of World War II, which… Continue reading Untitled

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in societies where the elites do not suffer from the consequences of their decisions, but can insulate themselves, the elite are more likely to pursue their short-term interests, even though that may be bad for the long-term interests of the society, including the children of the elite themselves. How Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories May Pose a… Continue reading Untitled

Ron Paul promotes newsletter he didn’t know much about.

Ron Paul relaunched his career on a base of neo- Confederates and closet racists. He should just admit it and move on, the ham handed denials are far worse than the offense.

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randomactsofchaos: Clay Bennett/Chattanooga Times Free Press (12/21/2011)

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As you stand in endless lines this holiday season, here’s a comforting thought: all those security measures accomplish nothing, at enormous cost. That’s the conclusion of Charles C. Mann, who put the T.S.A. to the test with the help of one of America’s top security experts. Does Airport Security Really Make Us Safer? | Culture… Continue reading Untitled

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owsposters: Tea Party, Congress Members, Former Confederate States. Coincidence? Download the poster pack Source for information Author’s note: The body of this poster is a quote from Robert Reich, former Labor Secretary under the Clinton administration. He states the terribly ugly fact in the larger context of an important argument (which I’d urge you to read from… Continue reading Untitled