Two months ago the Democratic primaries had a crowded field. It was a relevant political consideration. Bernie still had a chance – even a good one. Two months ago was…
MSNBC panic in overdrive as Bernie takes Nevada
In the last post, I discussed a little bit about what’s at stake with an ideological realignment of the Democratic party. So where does that leave the party’s elders? The…
Bernie and the 2020 Realignment
The breakdown of the Reagan era party system began in earnest with Trump’s nomination in 2016 and could achieve full realignment as early as Bernie’s nomination in just a few…
The Irreverent Guide to U.S. Monetary History
What is this “the market” you speak of, if not a series of government grants and privileges? Without the Treasury honoring the Federal Reserve’s obligations, there is no “the market.”…
The election that changed nothing and everything
Despite a lot of strong emotional reactions, we don’t have a new president and the composition of Congress hasn’t changed all that much. In that most basic sense, the federal…
The Crisis of Law in 21st Century America
Two federal judges have ruled against the healthcare bill – and two others have upheld it as necessary and proper. Before long, this issue is likely to find its way…
The Underground History of English Institutions, London, and the United Kingdom
Especially as in reference to the settlement of the United States, and the origin of America’s monetary systems, corporations, and ownership class (1066-1250s) See, when William the Conqueror got to…
2011 Political Situation Analysis
As 2011 starts, I’d like to take a little look at the state of politics and the economy for the coming year. Obama is about half way through his term…
Wikileaks steals the show
There is a whole lot going on in politics today, but it seems like Wikileaks continues to steal the show and set the debate. As I write this, Julian Assange…
Fixing the Economy Fast
Best case: Everyone defaults. Then, when the banks fail (again) we DON’T bail them out. Reform Federal Reserve so that money creation is done through public, member owned, and not-for-profit…