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