May 2012 — American Delusions

The Job Creators – Who Are They? The Rich, Really?

May 19, 2012 Comments Off

In recent years a standard bit of political rhetoric in the US has included references to “the job creators”. This most usually flows along the lines of higher taxes on the wealthy will injure the --->> read more -->>

Economic Inequality – Does It Matter?

May 9, 2012 Comments Off

It is fairly widely known that income and wealth inequality in the US is as high or higher than at any time except perhaps the Robber Baron period at the end of the 19th century. --->> read more -->>

Big Money, Big Politics…the best government bought, not by you…..

May 4, 2012 Comments Off

Wonder about the Impact of the US Supreme Court’s Citizens United Decision? Government in the US, as everywhere, has always been tilted in favor of the wealthy. But, the Citizens United decision in 2010 giving corporations the --->> read more -->>