Words Failed

Growing up as a city girl in the midwest, my introduction to and early education about crude oil and its … More

Bring in the Criminologists

In May of 2009, Simon Johnson wrote in The Quiet Coup: If the IMF’s staff could speak freely about the … More

The GM Bailout Payback Magic Trick

If you want to make millions the easy way, this would seem the way to go: But, if you want … More

Just Another Dog and Pony Reform Show

We have all seen this show before. You enter the tent and the first thing you see is a trainer … More

~ An ‘Amused’ Taxpayer’s Thanks to President Obama

Dear President Obama: Sorry I missed your speech at the Democratic fundraiser last week in Miami. I guess since I’m … More

~ Just Another Twisted Path to Health Care

Just when you think the road to Health Care Reform can’t get any more twisted, the Democrats uncover a new … More

~ Amending The Health Care Ghost

How do you amend a law before it exists? Lawrence O’Donnell, on Morning Joe, gives an every man’s explanation of … More

Presidential Quotes

A few of my favorite presidential quotes in honor of President’s day: “On this view of the import of the … More

~ Climate Change or Apocalyptic Weather Pattern?

With much of the U.S. receiving blasts of record snow this winter (and more predicted for this weekend), it seems … More

Savvy Bankers? Free-Markets? Populist President?

Here is what Americans in 1933 heard from their populist President during FDR’s Fireside Chat on the Banking System: Only a foolish … More