Tuesday, 28 January 2014
Obama to raise minimum wage for government contract workers - The Washington Post
Obviously, works the opposite way to a speed limit?
Monday, 27 January 2014
Paul Krugman slams the 1% for “paranoia” and “megalomania” - Salon.com
In another era, the idea of criticising the rich might have provoked even harsher accusations, but Americans don't need Americans any more to get wealthy. So long as there is an alternative to local labour the workers won't be exploited. Their pensions will be raided and then they will be fired and ignored. Restrict capital flows and tax the rich may not sound orthodox, but it sure beats grinding poverty in a world where business morality is at its extreme lowest.
Sunday, 26 January 2014
The UK, France And The Value Of Austerity Politics | Investing.com
How to lie with statistics? What do the aggregates mean? Votes for Cameron because numbers look temporarily better as he screws up the economy.
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