Category: Op Ed

Even A Deal on the Budget Is Bad for the American Economy

November 25th, 2012
in Op Ed

Looking at the latest US data, business sentiment and capital spending have been eroding, and given the lagged impact of capex, that trend looks set to continue for the next few months. Against that, a number of consumer sentiment indicators remain up… more »

A Bankrupt Blase Attitude

November 24th, 2012
in Op Ed

“I’ve been clear that the law (Obamacare) has to stay on the table as both parties discuss ways to solve our nation’s massive debt challenge.” – John Boehner, Wednesday after the close Corporations are cutting their spending plans at the fastest pace… more »

Shambles on the Right in France

November 24th, 2012
in Op Ed

Political parties in France tend to form around persons, with ideas, policies and principles taking second place, and tend to fade away after a decade or two as a new generation of leaders emerges. It is a consequence, say the political scientists, of th… more »

Alan Greenspan and the ‘Distorted Economy’

November 23rd, 2012
in Op Ed

I think that the above quote from Alan Greenspan at Meet the Press in 2010 should be turned into a book title. Here is the original quote from the transcript: “MR. GREGORY:  Dr. Greenspan, the Associated Press reported on a survey this week of eco… more »

Solution II for America: Term-Limits and More!

November 23rd, 2012
in Op Ed, syndication

 No real cure is possible before an accurate diagnosis is made. In my post last week, I presented my diagnosis for America. Let me briefly defend it first.  1. In defense of my diagnosisHere are two main arguments against my diagnosis:Our… more »

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