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Obama to GOP: ‘We Don’t Have Time for Games’

April 5 | Posted by mrossol | Economics, Obama, US Debt

Obama to GOP: ‘We Don’t Have Time for Games’ – Washington Wire – WSJ. And I thought Obama could solve all problems by have that serious dialog with others…? ” …  “We are now at a point where there is no excuse to extend this further,” Mr. Obama said during a surprise appearance at the daily White House briefing. “I... Read more

The GOP Path to Prosperity- RYAN

April 5 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Economics, Party Politics

Paul Ryan: The GOP Path to Prosperity – WSJ.com. The complete text.. ======== Congress is currently embroiled in a funding fight over how much to spend on less than one-fifth of the federal budget for the next six months. Whether we cut $33 billion or $61 billion—that is, whether we shave 2% or 4% off of this year’s deficit—is important.... Read more

Daniel Yergin on the Shale Gas Revolution: Stepping on the Gas

April 3 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Economics, Environment, Technology

Daniel Yergin on the Shale Gas Revolution – WSJ.com. This article is a bit long, and not entertaining, but might be of some educational value in the area of US energy [future]. “… As late as 2000, shale gas was just 1% of American natural-gas supplies. Today, it is about 25% and could rise to 50% within two decades. Estimates... Read more

Investors Hide From the U.S. Dollar

April 3 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Economics, Socialism

Investors Hide From the U.S. Dollar – WSJ.com. … Gary Goldberg Financial Services started buying international bonds with intermediate maturities about six to eight months ago and continues to slowly increase its exposure, Mr. Pursche said. He expects that eventually the foreign bonds will account for 10% to 12% of total assets and about 50% of the... Read more

Tax the Super Rich now or face a revolution

March 30 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Economics, Party Politics, Social Engineering

Tax the Super Rich now or face a revolution – MarketWatch. It is interesting, no doubt.  Perhaps one part of “a solution” but certainly not the only element.

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Green Energy?

March 29 | Posted by mrossol | Economics, Environment, Global Warming

The Green Energy Economy Reconsidered.. First, green energy is diffuse, and it takes a tremendous amount of land and material to harness … Second, it is extremely costly. … Third, it is unreliable. …  Fourth, it is scarce. …Finally, …

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