Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Tag: economy

21st Century Amerika, A Reality Show

“As our cities and towns crumble, literally and financially, we are ready to anoint one of these two predators as the new stooge of empire.”

Jail Wells Fargo CEO and Chairman John Stumpf!

Stumpf’s actions were not merely “unethical” — they were criminal. And in the current system, he’ll not only get away with it, he'll profit more than handsomely.

If You Liked the Bush Economy, You’ll Love Trump’s Economy

Trump, like Bush, will attempt to grow the economy by giving corporations and upper class lower taxes.

The Death of Banks, Brokers and Credit Card Companies

What is unique and potentially revolutionary about a national blockchain currency is that it would eliminate the need for banks in the payments system.

Some Corporations are Wealthier and More Powerful than Some Countries

Corporations have too much power to influence society and government.

Don’t Elect Tax and Spend Politicians

“If we want more war, more unemployment, a new recession, and bursting bubbles that drive financial instability, vote for those Republican incumbents, many of whom gave us the radically wrong invasion of Iraq and the daily hemorrhage of Pentagon contracts that produce record deficits and starve domestic budgets.”

Wells Fargo Caught in Scheme to Steal Millions from Customers

This scam supposedly began in 2011 and for the last five years, roughly 1.5 million deposit accounts and 65,000 credit-card accounts were created.

The Reality of Free Trade Deals

“We need a genuine reemployment system – including not only unemployment insurance, but also income insurance.”

A U.S. Government Hooked on, Obsessed with, Perpetual War

“War is so deeply embedded in the psyche of this government that extracting it would take a minor miracle.”

Is Making Corporations Pay Wages “Burdensome Government Regulation?”

Beware the presidential candidate who says he or she wants “less government” and promises to lift burdensome regulations on business.

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This move effectively cuts off a critical humanitarian aid route to the enclave, where the majority of the population faces imminent famine due to ongoing conflict.

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The oil and gas industry has reaped profits without ensuring there will be money to plug and clean up their wells.
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Senator Sanders demands US withdraw military aid as Israel escalates attacks in Rafah

Amidst escalating violence in Rafah, Senator Bernie Sanders challenges the U.S. administration to cease military support for Israel, citing severe humanitarian risks and a potential large-scale tragedy.

New era of inequality: Billionaires pay less in taxes than the working class

Economist Gabriel Zucman's analysis reveals that for the first time, U.S. billionaires have a lower effective tax rate than working-class Americans, sparking a renewed debate on wealth tax.

IDF issues evacuation order to 100,000 in Rafah as looming assault sparks fear of...

Israel Defense Forces order more than 100,000 Palestinians to evacuate Rafah ahead of an impending military offensive, despite warnings of humanitarian catastrophe.