Tag Archives: Healthcare Reform

Nothing Has Changed

Nothing of any importance has changed. The engine of Empire is lugging a bit as the load increases, but the Empire’s army of high-caste technocrats are hard at work, securing their perquisites and fat paychecks by keeping the sprawling global machine running. Continue reading

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Absolutely Nothing Has Been Fixed

Let’s start with The Obvious: None of the fundamental causes of the global financial meltdown have been fixed in 2009.As we careen toward 2010, it’s a good time to return to basics, starting with this question: have any of the … Continue reading

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Did the Nation Overdose on Debt?

Wells Fargo asks Did the Nation Overdose on Debt? Wells Fargo’s Economics Group put out this excellent Special Commentary. It’s well-worth the read. Here are some highlights: Fiscal year 2009 for the United States government drew to a close on … Continue reading

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For What It’s Worth

There’s something happening here What it is ain’t exactly clear There’s a man with a gun over there Telling me I got to beware I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound Everybody look what’s going down Buffalo … Continue reading

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Wednesday Late-Night Links 09/02/2009

Healthcare Rationing Is Good – James Kwak, Baseline Scenario U.S. News College Rankings: Yes, They Matter – The New York Times For liberal arts schools, tuition makes a big difference. Traditional economics would suggest that raising the price of an … Continue reading

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