Category Archives: Banana republic

Brexit: Boris Johnson’s Impossibility Theorem

No one is blinking in the Brexit staredown.

Trump Promised Massive Infrastructure Projects—Instead We’ve Gotten Nothing

Even budget hawks ought to embrace infrastructure spending, since those projects typically produce $3 of tax revenues for every $1 spent when there’s a backlog, as we clearly have in the US. So what is Trump’s excuse?

Nobel Economist Angus Deaton: Inequality is Destroying Democratic Capitalism

Angus Deaton argues that the present level of inequality is a threat to “democratic capitalism” but contends that historically, even more severe inequality has been reversed.

The Politics of CEOs

Quelle surprise! CEOs back parties with an eye to increasing their own power.

John Helmer: MH17 Evidence Tampering Revealed by Malaysia – FBI Attempt To Seize Black Boxes; Dutch Cover-Up of Forged Telephone Tapes; Ukrainian Air Force Hid Radar Records; Crash Site Witness Testimony Misreported

The Malaysian government has come out against the findings of the JIT in the MH17 crash, charging US, Urkainian, and other offiicials with lying and engaging in evidence suppression and tampering.

Syriza, R.I.P.

The rule of the “radical left” Greek party Syriza came to an end earlier this month after it had abandoned its promise of reform.

Trump’s Peace Plan and the Future of Palestine

Trying to cut through the noise of Trump’s Palestine deal-making efforts.

“The Ten Brexit Questions No-One’s Giving a Straight Answer To”

A short Brexit update and some questions on the state of Labour.

Why Are Billionaires Like Jeff Bezos So Interested in Space?

There are good reasons to be leery of billionaires colonizing a public sector activity like space exploration.

The Numbers Are In, and Trump’s Tax Cuts Are a Bust

Why Trump’s tax “reforms” didn’t deliver on growth, just on rentierism.

CalPERS Sleaze Watch: Showcases Criminal Ex-General “Betray-Us” as Keynote Speaker at Offsite

CalPERS demonstrates its lack of interest in ethics and propriety.

CalPERS’ Hedge Fund With 34% Stake in National Enquirer Parent Alleged To Be “Parking” Rather Than Selling (Updated)

Some funny-looking business with CalPERS desire to be rid of National Enquirer’s parent, American Media.

Will Democratic Party Superdelegates Prevent a Progressive Nominee in 2020?

This Real News Network interview discusses the threat of superdelegates intervening in the 2020 Democratic party convention.

Hospitals Block ‘Surprise Billing’ Measure In California

Hospitals flex their muscles and the public loses.