Political Economy category archive
This New Gilded Age 0
In the midst of a column about the somewhat surprising results of a recent poll in Alabama, Kyle Whitmire includes a quotation from Les Barnett, a member of Alabama’s public television commission, which pretty much sums up this new gilded age:
Recommended Listening 0
Harry Shearer’s interview with economist Dr. Stephanie Kelton, in which she debunks de bunk and decodes de code behind (some) politicians’ pearl clutching about the national debt.
Hear it on this week’s episode of Le Show. It starts at about the 24-minute mark and lasts about 24 minutes
Bloodsuckers 0
Under the Trump maladminstration, holders of student loans are getting Scrooged.
I think it’s an understatement to venture that the Trump maladministration and, for that matter, today’s Republican Party do not grasp the concept of the common good, even as they strive to grasp as much money as they can from those who have the least.
This New Gilded Age 0
According the Blue Cross Blue Shield, that it controls 84% of Alabama’s health insurance market doesn’t mean it’s got a monopoly.
Golly gosh gee no, Batman.
This New Gilded Age 0
Methinks Darryl Cornelius makes a valid point.
This New Gilded Age 0
Robert Reich finds a straw at which to grasp.
Follow the link for his reasoning.
Ruining America Like One of His Businesses 0
Thom talks with Sabrina Haake about how the Trump maladministration’s fiscal incompetence will tank the economy. Haake minces no words, but she does mince Trump’s you-can-hardly-call-them policies.
This New Gilded Age 0
From the Youtube page:
Thom breaks down how modern billionaires and oligarchs are threatening democratic institutions across the globe—from recent political shifts in Germany to corporate influence in American elections.
Gaming the Numbers 0
David explains how the Trump maladministration is living in fantasy world ignoring economic reality. A quote:
This is what happens when loyalty becomes the principle qualification . . . .
Kleptocracy 0
Grung_e_Gene raises an interesting point: The Trump maladministration is interested, not in the public good, but only in the public’s goods
The Crypto Con 0
Thom follows Donald Trump’s funny phoney money.
Responsible Fiscals . . . 0
, , , seem incapable of remembering what they are responsible for.
Misfire 0
Apparently, Donald Trump’s war of choice with Iran is not going well.
This is what happens when a government is run by wannabe schoolyard bullies.
“History Does Not Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes”* 0
Speaking of rhymes, Michael in Norfolk hears a rhyme from across the big pond.
Details at the link.
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*Mark Twain.
Red Scare Redux 0
Robert Reich offers a theory as to why Donald Trump has gone all Red Scare:
Follow the link for his reasons.
Still Rising Again after All These Years, Reprise 0
Ring of Fire’s Josh Gay discusses Louisiana’s decision to bring back slave labor involuntary servitude.
The Privatization Scam 0
PoliticalProf looks follows the money.