I’ve published a few pieces since my last update. The latest one is about the “Qatargate” scandal that has engulfed the European Parliament. In it, I explain that the scandal, far from being an isolated case, is an epiphenomenon of a much deeper and more widespread malaise, involving not just the European Parliament but all EU institutions. …
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Stephen Unwin explores how the famed author's views about disability were typical of a growing intellectual endorsement of the dangerous ideology of eugenics in the early 20th century
"Cut out the middle man"
We observe it every day… here:
If anyone among you is presuming to be wise in this eon, let him become stupid, that he may be becoming wise, for the wisdom of this world is stupidity with God. 1 Cor 3
ipso facto…
lol … the richest man in the world doesn’t even know where the munnie comes from! 😂😂😂
Should Congress approve the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill?
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 20, 2022
The hysteria surrounding the decision by the Bank of Japan (released December 19, 2022) to make a minor adjustment to its yield curve control ceiling on Japanese government 10-year bonds has been predictable but uninformed and full of vested interest…
It’s great that we are finally getting some honest discussion of the role of trade in increasing inequality, but we still need to get recognition of the impact of our policies on intellectual property.
The post Industrial Policy Is Not a Remedy for Income Inequality appeared first on Center for Economic and Policy Research.
Digital media is contributing to the unrealistic expectations of those seeking relationships online. read now...
There was a lot more to this year than stunning images.
The post Top 10 Underrated Astronomy Papers of 2022 appeared first on Nautilus.
1½ cups quick-cooking rolled oats½ cup flaked coconut½ cup chopped walnuts½ cup all-purpose flour¾ cup packed brown sugar½ cup butter or margarine2 tablespoons honey36 red or green candied cherries In large mixing bowl stir together first 4 ingredients. In heavy saucepan combine brown sugar, butter, and honey; bring to boiling, stirring frequently. Pour over dry […]
by Rosalie Bull
“Planned obsolescence” has become a household term for 21st century Americans. No wonder, considering that most household appliances today have been designed in accordance with the practice. Now more than ever, things just aren’t made like they used to be. In fact, they’re made to fail—often within a fraction of their potential lifespans—in order to spur more consumption.
- What have we here, Santa?
The post Ending Planned Obsolescence: a Nonpartisan Movement for Steady Staters to Support appeared first on Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy.
Elvis is in Home Alone. (Thanks to John Lobert)
"He only got to where he is because he has a famous dad"
Ho-ho-hold it right there - you're on the naughty list! Cops disguised as father Christmas and Santa's little helpers arrest drug gang in Peru - with heroic elf seen cuffing a cocaine crook (Thanks to Roberto)