USA & Canada

The Governor May Possibly Furlough State Workers for a Third Day

Governor to Punish State Workers for Legislature Inability to Solve Budget Problem.

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Opinions

Obama is a “Rock Star”

Apparently Obama was elected simply because he is popular. I was under the impression that he was popular due to his election.

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Opinions

Presidential Inauguration

The main thing that bothers millions of people is the crazy amount of money that was spent on Obama’s Inauguration.

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Opinions

Gas Prices

Why did gas prices go from $4 a gallon to $1.50 a gallon? And why will they soon reach or exceed $4 a gallon again?

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Satire

North Pole Announces Job Cuts, Kringle appears before Congress

A satirical look at the ever deepening financial crisis being felt around the world.

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USA & Canada

What Really Caused the Financial Crisis: Credit Default Swaps

Bad loans were a problem, but there was much, much more.

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World

Possible Causes of Current Financial Turmoil

The possible causes of the current financial crisis, its complex nature, and the difficulty in resolving this crisis.

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Satire

An Immodest Proposal: How to Fix the World

A satirical piece proposing a definitive solution to American imperialism, the flawed global economy, and the general ignorance of US citizens towards the rest of the world.

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US Politics

Who Really Laid the Egg This Time?

It is popular to lay the blame for the current financial crisis at the feet of the Bush Administration, but it is not accurate. The roots go back much further.

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Opinions

Rest in Peace, Bailout

A commentary on the failed financial bailout and an outline of what I consider a far better plan than the “Paulson $700 billion No-Plan, Plan”.

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