Category Archives: employment

Heading in the Wrong Direction

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

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Has Washington Souled Out?

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

THE SOUL OF AMERICA By Bernie Sanders/ Huffington Post/ January 9, 2013 Despite such terminology as “fiscal cliff” and “debt ceiling,” the great debate taking place in Washington now has relatively little to do with financial issues. It is all … Continue reading →

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Paying American Workers: THEN and NOW

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

Early 20th Century: Early 21st Century:

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Higher Priority Than Deficits: Jobs, Programs, Investments

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

UNDERSTANDING THE FISCAL CLIFF (IN 2 MINUTES 30 SECONDS) By Robert Reich/robertreich.org/ December 3, 2012 Democrats, here are eight principles to guide you in the coming showdown over the fiscal cliff: ONE: HOLD YOUR GROUND. The wealthy have to pay … Continue reading →

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WE’VE REACHED STAGE 4, AND IT’S TERMINAL

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

How America Is Turning into a 3rd World Nation in 4 Easy Steps It starts with destroying our manufacturing base. By Thom Hartmann/Alternet/ November 10, 2012 New reports that Taiwanese transnational manufacturing corporation Foxconn may be opening up some plants … Continue reading →

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RECOVERY OR BUBBLE?

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

The Virtual Recovery By Paul Craig Roberts/ PaulCraigRoberts.org/ October 29, 2012 Since mid-2009 the US has been enjoying a virtual recovery courtesy of a rigged inflation measure that understates inflation. The financial Presstitutes spoon out the government’s propaganda that prices … Continue reading →

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Damn It, We Have Good News

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Global Corporations Aren’t American People, My Friend

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

BIG BUSINESS HAS BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE WELL-BEING OF MOST AMERICANS By Robert Reich/robertreich.org/ July 18, 2012 President Obama is slamming Mitt Romney for heading companies that were “pioneers in outsourcing U.S. jobs,” while Romney is accusing Obama of being … Continue reading →

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The Price of Cheap

Posted on July 14, 2012 by
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