Tax Changes Worth Considering
Eliminating deductions represent an obvious way to improve public finances without punishing those small companies with new tax increases. This article offers up a few simple ideas related to this…
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Is European Default An Option?
This article from Michael Roberts offers up a reasonable background discussion on why default is an option when it comes to the European banking situation: An alternative programme for Europe…
Open The Books for Everyone
Here’s a great piece from David Climenhaga contributing to rabble about fiscal openness. While it’s extremely unlikely that the Harperites will follow his advice, I fully agree that now is…
WWIII: War on Syria Begins With No-Fly Zone
The announcement of a no-fly zone over Syria pushes the world closer to the brink of WWIII.
Occupy Santa Claus?
Is there room for the #occupy message via Santa Claus Parades?
Make Them Pay
It's time taxpayers around the globe made a choice to get a basic and reasonable level of tax revenue out of all companies that make a profit.
Remembering Peace
Let's use today as an excuse to begin spreading words of peace instead of banging the drums of war.
I Want Our $100 Billion BACK!
The Conservatives have been busted for rigging the 2006 election yet we have no way of addressing the problem.
Is Iran Next in WWIII?
Iran is the next target. When will it happen? Soon, I bet.
Excited Delirium Book: Chapter 66 (Watching the Quake Real-Time)
Author’s Note: The following is Chapter 66 of the my online book “Excited Delirium”. Please post comments. Please tell your friends about this story. If you’ve missed a chapter, please…
London Ontario: Home of the Intolerant
London, Ontario becomes the first Canadian city to turf occupiers.
Koch Konnections (aka “If They Can Do It, We Can Too!”)
If the Koch Brothers can do it, we can (and should) too!
Media Messaging – Using the ‘Right’ Terms
What language do you think progressives should use to try to communicate with the average Canadian viewer?
Another Gentle Coup …
Rumour has it that Greece leader Papandreou's days may be numbered. Is it because he believes in democracy or because he doesn't want to cave to lenders?
Why Greece?
The Greek economic situation has bankers terrified. This article explains why.
Quebec Outbreak: High Rate of Measle Infection Despite Vaccinations
A Quebec case shows vaccines are proving to be less and less effective. But will still spend billions on them. Why?
US to Backstop $75 TRILLION in Derivatives Risk?
Just as #occupywallstreet picks up steam, it looks like the US Federal Reserve will backstop (ie. insure against risk or exposure) the massive $75 TRILLION of notional derivatives carried by…
Follow the Money Behind Europe’s Debt Crisis
Fake fiscal emergencies are breeding the need for 'austerity measures' which must be resisted.
Harper Govt Says FU To Environment
Harper kills environment. Not much of a surprise, but painful nonetheless.
What Side For Ben & Jerry’s With #occupywallstreet?
Can Ben & Jerry's support the #occupywallstreet movement and still be owned by a massive corporate entity? Short answer: no.