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Hometown: minnetonka, MN
Interests: An Economy for All, Unrepentant liberal
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Echoing the Keating Five Message

By David Sirota
October 6th, 2008

For the last few weeks, I've been publishing newspaper columns, making television appearances and writing blog posts pointing out that John McCain's f more »

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Ten-Point Program for Systemic Economic Transformation

By Rebecca Em Campbell
October 6th, 2008

TEN-POINT PROGRAM FOR SYSTEMIC ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION

1. Nonviolent secession of North American bioregions from the American empire, breaking the power of its criminal federal government that has seceded from the American people, and is actively violating human and natural rights throughout the planet. more »

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On the Road With the Bailout Vote: A Final Good, Bad & Ugly Analysis

By David Sirota
October 3rd, 2008

I just arrived at my destination point at a secure undisclosed location in the mountains of Western Colorado. I just had to get away for a little bit - the last two weeks have been really intense. more »

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Today's Jobs Report: We're Poorly Prepared For the Storm Ahead

By Charles McMillion
October 3rd, 2008

Today’s Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report shows jobs losses worsened sharply in September. Hours worked fell even more sharply than jobs suggest losses in October could be quite severe. Because the number of paid hours worked per week was reduced sharply in September, weekly wages also fell even before adjusting for inflation. This is an ominous sign for households that already face unprecedented financial pressures with little or no current savings. more »

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COLUMN: Bailout Is Capitalism Murdering Democracy

By David Sirota
October 3rd, 2008

The United States has always struggled to balance its capitalist economy with its democratic ideals. We've spent the last many years telling ourselves that the two go hand in hand, only to watch capitalism thrive in China in the absence of democratic freedoms. more »

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Retooling a Developed Economy’s Energy Base: Germany

Submitted by Philip Palij
October 2nd, 2008

Its happening. Breaking step with big oil is much harder in the US and catching up is vital. Support for Big Oil is retarding US development

"...Germany is at the forefront of this wave of change. Energy consumption in Germany dropped 5.6% - the equivalent of 18.5..." (MILLION) "... tons of oil - in 2007 as its economy grew 2.5%..."

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From Democracy to Crazy-ocracy...And Back Again?

By David Sirota
October 2nd, 2008

cra·zy (adjective)

1. mentally deranged; demented; insane
2. senseless; impractical; totally unsound

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Progressives and the Bailout

By William Neil
October 2nd, 2008

October 1, 2008

Dear Citizens and Elected Officials: more »

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This Bailout Is Still A Bad Deal

By Robert Borosage
October 2nd, 2008

The Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass a bad bailout bill last night. Nothing to kick-start the real economy, except tax breaks for business. No help for homeowners.. No mandate for taxpayers to get shares in the banks that are bailed out. Virtual unchecked discretion for the Treasury Secretary to dispense $700 billion. more »

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Congress Writes A Goodbye Cruel World Diary to America

By David Sirota
October 1st, 2008


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