In the 70 years since World War II, the U.S. economy has suffered through 12 recessions or about one every five and a half years. Some have been brief, but many — like the most recent—have been earthquakes whose aftershocks … Continue reading
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For once, some of the reaction to a racially charged case, that of Freddie Gray’s death in custody and the subsequent protest that turned ugly in Baltimore, was thoughtful. Much of the TV coverage was typically breathless, sensational and clueless, … Continue reading
Well, that didn’t take long. After the Republican sweep became apparent some Pollyanna pundits and pols opined that it would usher in a new spirit of cooperation. Channelling Mr. Spock, they argued it was only logical. Obama wants a legacy … Continue reading