Universal Basic Income

Seems a very radical idea, and in fact it is. But the growing problem of income inequality combined with what seems to be the inexorable advance of technology seems to demand it. If we don't have a Universal Basic Income there is likely to be social chaos as the wealthy fall prey to hordes of …

Plutocrats beware….

I am no fan of Capitalism but this guy does make sense......

Catholic or Libertarian, choose one or the other….

Catholic or Libertarian, choose one or the other.... The article asserts that Libertarianism is not compatible with the teachings of Christ. I agree and I would also say that it is at odds with Mohammad, Buddha and most other religions as well.....

Powered by Prisoners……

Brazilian prison incentivizes prisoners to provide pedal-powered energy | Prisoners volunteer to ride stationary bikes to power generators that charge batteries..... Excellent idea ! They get good exercise which benefits their physical and mental health while performing a useful task. The dark side: greedy capitalists devise plans to incarcerate massive numbers of people for slave labor....

Its the Wealth Gap, Stupid | Mother Jones

Its the Wealth Gap, Stupid | Mother Jones.

Is Banking Bad? – NYTimes.com | Good art …

Is Banking Bad? - NYTimes.com | Good article to bring some balance to the current outcry against banks and capitalism. I tend to lean to the left but “moderation in all things” is not a bad idea to follow…..

Take 2: What's the Value of a High …

Take 2: What's the Value of a High School Education? | Mother Jones | If we relied on the free market to get people educated, we would have far fewer educated people resulting in a net loss for society as a whole ! So much for the free market !

Some strong comments….

Fuck Your Prayer, Show Me Solidarity < Killing the Buddha | Some strong comments on our bleak state of affairs.....

Why we spend so much….

Why Americans Spend Too Much : NPR | Aggressive marketing of credit cards plus home equity loans equals the mess we have today....

OWS Protests….

How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the OWS Protests | Politics News | Rolling Stone  Excellent article !

Capitalism vs Democracy

The growing tension between capitalism and democracy - The Washington Post  | The future looks bleak if the corporations are not brought to heel..... I found the link on Jim Philips - Google+

I was watching CNN in the office break r …

I was watching CNN in the office break room this morning; they were talking about how numerous large corporations are sitting on large amounts of cash. They refuse to invest it in new ventures or expansion which would benefit the employment outlook and the economy as a whole. No, they just sit on it ! …

Cheap is good….

I was shopping in Walmart today and bought a nice little batch of groceries for under $100.00. I was pleasantly surprised because I thought it would be more; I like low prices..... A while back I started reading a book Cheap: The High Cost of Discount Culture [Kindle Edition]. I Have not finished it but …

The Story of Stuff

The Story of Stuff | Website about excessive consumption, sustainability etc. Be sure to see the you tube video !

rc3.org – Why the Internet hasn’t grown the economy

rc3.org - Why the Internet hasn’t grown the economy.

Found this book whilst prowling the web; …

Found this book whilst prowling the web; looks interesting Rediscovering values - on Wall Street, Main Street, and your street : a moral compass for the new economy - Google eBookstore

Gray Water: Activists Recycling Water Into Moisture for Plants – ABC News

Gray Water: Activists Recycling Water Into Moisture for Plants - ABC News. This is a good idea; if I did this it would save on septic system maintenance too....

The fat and happy shall not inherit the earth…

Yeomanry making a comeback... A fascinating article. Made me think of the Tower of Babel story in the Bible. The vast wealth and technology of the high and mighty will be eclipsed; collapsing under it's own weight. Jesus said that the meek shall inherit the earth not the high and mighty or fat and happy...

Weakonomics

Weakonomics

The Simple Dollar » Should You Use a Credit Card As Your Emergency Fund?

The Simple Dollar » Should You Use a Credit Card As Your Emergency Fund?. I have used credit cards for emergencies; probably most people do it or have done it. This article tells why one  should not use plastic for an emergency fund, rather one needs to establish a real fund thru regular saving.