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Pop-economics serve the rich
More criticism of local letters to the editor
Pop-economics primarily serve the rich, but some recent letters forget this.
Oscar Walker is confused when he quotes Proverbs: “the rich rule over the poor and the borrower is servant to the lender.” Ignoring the obvious wisdom in Proverbs, Oscar claims that "politicians purchase our votes with tax ( Read more... ) -
Obama Is Far to the Right of Smith, Keynes and Marx
“Reaganomics” never died, but it’s wrong to pretend that Obama’s dismissal of working class interests is a return to Reagan’s policies. He simply represents a continuation of a trend of deregulation started under Nixon at the behest of the American Enterprise Institute, Hayek and Friedman.
“The End” mention’s a lack of “pure” Randian economists ( Read more... ) -
Mackenzie Column Was Riddled With Bias
In December, I pointed out that Wikileaks revealed a democratic deficit in the Middle East. Recent developments have proven that this deficit is unsustainable. Ross Mackenzie seeks to confront the issue, but from the start, his article is riddled with regional bias and insular thinking.
First, he betrays his own prejudice when he describes Iraq as ( Read more... ) -
Conclusion of the segment "Netanyahu Under Fire..." offers little insight - but it could have.
During the "Netanyahu Under Fire..." segment on January 19th, the final portion was curt, and amounted to a declaration that the sky is blue: we know they're at a standstill, as we've known for years. But there are clear reasons why this is the case, and they could have been mentioned.
That Palestinians cannot come to the negotiating table is ( Read more... ) -
Oh, I see
People think that calling a sociopath 'mentally ill' is some kind of offense against other mentally ill people. What a bunch of children - why does every issue have to be a black-white dichotomy? -
Two Absurdities
One, "I can speculate on the AZ shooter's mental state, but you can't, and therefore he is not insane": http://community.livejournal.com/ontd_political/7527216.html
Short answer: sorry, but its simply not sane to do what Loughner did. And yes, being a sociopath is an issue of sanity, or a lack thereof. There is no justification to claim that he's ( Read more... ) -
Public Should Be Privy to All Cables
Beres' recent commentary on Wikileaks betrays an uninformed view of the Wikileaks cables and a contemptuous attitude towards media consumers.
Take Iran: Beres is quick to claim that most nations are "well aware" that Iran more resembles a "little Satan" than Israel. In fact, only 10% of individuals polled in Arab states believe that Iran is a ( Read more... ) -
David Nolan is Dead!
The dukedom want's a head, though yet unknown:
As fast as they peep up, let's cut 'em down.
-T. Middleton, The Revenger's Tragedy
thechronicleherald.ca/World/1214292.html
"He not only helped found the Libertarian Party but remained active and helped to guide our party for the last 40 years," Mark Hinkle, chairman of the Libertarian Party, said in the ( Read more... ) -
Sweden is re-writing the law to prosecute Assange
Both women admit to consenting to sex with Assange, and they both boasted about the fact - one even holding a party. There was no violence. This is corroborated by the prosecutors handling the case. And the law, itself, is being re-written with the sole intent of convicting, and in effect neutralizing Assange:
"Proposed reforms of Swedish rape laws ( Read more... ) -
Great men were gods if beggars couldn't kill 'em
Social Security Judges Face Violent Threats
" In Eugene, Ore., a man who was denied benefits said he is "ready to join the Taliban and hurt some people." Another claimant denied benefits told a judge in Greenville, S.C., that he was a sniper in the military and "would go take care of the problem."
Snog - Justified Homicide