The Perverse Calls for More Russian Aggression in the Face of Its Methodical Operation in Ukraine
Some odd ideas about what Russia ought to be doing in Ukraine.
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Bad Breath of Inflation Sinks Target, Walmart, Other Retailers on Surging Costs of Products, Labor, and Transportation
Mr. Market had a meltdown because retailers were unable to pass on all their cost increases. What’s a capitalist to do?
Read more...How America Can Stop Violence Against Health Care Workers
Congess is rousing itself to make health care employers Do Something to protect staff from violence….but is the legislation adequate?
Read more...Hydropower’s Future Is Clouded by Droughts, Floods and Climate Change – It’s Also Essential to the US Electric Grid
Why the hydropower magic bullet may come up short.
Read more...Links 5/18/2022
How the Options Tail Has Come to Wag the Market Dog: A Simple English Language Explanation of How Structural Changes in the Stock Markets Contribute to Whipsaw Movements in Prices
Why the use of options may be the risk bomb that blows a big hole in our financial system.
Read more...Whither Hegemony? Prof. Wen Tiejun Foreword to Michael Hudson’s The Destiny of Civilization
The development and future of America’s hegemony is a major focus of Michael Hudson’s new book, The Destiny of Civilization.
Read more...How Better Ventilation Can Help ‘Covid-Proof’ Your Home
Some easy home ventilation tips that could help relatives and colleagues.
Read more...Public Safety Under Covid: Temporary Restraining Order Sought Against Williamstown, MA Over Refusal to Hold Town Meeting in Safe Venue
Fighting for the right for safe public meetings!
Read more...Links 5/17/2022
When Central Bank Saviours Are the Problem
Countries around the world will suffer from central bank malpractice as the Fed and its peers act as if they can treat supply side inflation
Read more...The Surprising Benefits of Voting for Change
A look at the impact of voting incumbents out of office.
Read more...Inflation Freakout and Possible Fed Overshoot
There’s a lot of nattering about inflation and not enough insight.
Read more...Attention Deficit Disorder, The Anticapitalist Condition
Is this hyperbole: “Attention deficit disorder is the neurological condition of late capitalism.”
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