Category Archives: Guest Post

Oil Prices, Oil Profits, Speculation, and Inflation

n the not inconsiderable role of speculation in the crude oil market in the increase in the WTI crude oil price.

2:00PM Water Cooler 6/28/2023

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‘Really Big’: US Supreme Court Ruling Against Norfolk Southern Seen as Rebuke to Corporate Impunity

The Supreme Court nixed a Constitutional challenge to a Pennsylvania registration law that subjects compnaies to its jurisdiction.

America Has Just Destroyed a Great Empire

America is making a mess in trying to preserve its hegemony.

Turkey Continues To Challenge Sweden’s NATO Membership

Turkiye is still playing hardball with NATO and Sweden.

2:00PM Water Cooler 6/27/2023

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Most EU Hydrogen Projects Risk Prolonging Use of Fossil Fuels

Supposed green hydrogen projects are more often than not are Trojan horses for fossil fuel use.

Links 6/27/2023

‘We’re Not Doing That’: Why a Black Couple Wouldn’t Crowdfund to Pay Off Medical Debts

Why black patients burdened by medical debt are reluctant to solicit for funds.

Mexico’s AMLO Government Refuses to Bow to US Sanction Threats, Ups Ante in Fight Over GM Corn

The US government is threatening to expand its global sanctions regime to Mexico, its second largest trade partner, for daring to protect its own native crop diversity as well as its citizens’ rapidly worsening health.

IMF Confirms that Profits Are Driving Inflation

It’s now undeniable that corporate profits are playing a big role in our current inflation.

2:00PM Water Cooler 6/26/2023

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Putin Orders Reality Check – No Ukrainians Left on the Battlefield, No Sovereignty in Kiev

Putin and the Foreign Minsitry explain why Russia will not sign a treaty with the territory known as Ukraine over ending the conflict.