Category Archives: Economics
“Creating Jobs” is the Wrong Reason
Before we blindly “create jobs”, we should make sure the product of those jobs will make our world a better place. Continue reading
How Much is Enough? The Case for a Maximum Wage
To hoard wealth beyond a certain level – while multitudes are deprived of basic necessities – is the definition of greed. Continue reading
The Evolution of Revolution
The Wall Street occupiers learned a lot from the Wisconsin capital occupiers of last winter, who in turn represent a major progression from the anti-nuclear actions of a generation ago. Continue reading
It’s Corporate Greed, Stupid
Corporate greed is at the root of our economic problems, and politicians ignore that at their peril. Continue reading
Passing the Savings on to the Corporate Till
The airline industry has proven that “saving money for corporations means saving money for customers” is a myth. Continue reading
Pulled from the Shelves!
Applause to the Peoples Food Coop in La Crosse for pulling Georgia-Pacific (Koch brothers) toilet paper from the shelves. Continue reading
Breaking the Koch Habit
If you don’t want to give any money to the Koch brothers, this is a tour of brands to avoid. Continue reading
Dooh Nibor
Taking from the poor to give to the rich… Robin Hood in reverse. Continue reading
CEOs, Tea Partiers, Union Workers, and Cookies
A brief tale of our times, with cookies as a metaphor. Continue reading
Busting Democracy
Unions are nothing more than groups of employees who elect representatives to advocate on their behalf. Republicans in Wisconsin are trying to eliminate democracy in the workplace. Continue reading