Category Archives: Economy

Best Laid Schemes

Posted on July 24, 2020 by MN Gordon

The grand plans of our local officials in Long Beach have been foiled by the coronavirus bug. After seven years of construction, at a cost of $1.5 billion, they can’t even hold a proper ribbon-cutting. Continue reading →

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Something Worth Striving For

Posted on July 3, 2020 by MN Gordon

The days are long and hot in the Northern Hemisphere when real American patriots spit upon their hands and hoist the stars and stripes. On July 4, the free and brave, with duty and self-sacrifice, begrudgingly accept federal holiday pay to stand tall upon their own two feet. Rugged individualism and uncompromising independence are essential to their character. Continue reading →

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Buckle Up for Economic Destruction

Posted on May 1, 2020 by MN Gordon

The idea that the economy will quickly rebound and everything will be back to normal as soon as the shelter in place orders are lifted is pure fantasy. The fact is we’re all so screwed at this very moment we’ve yet to realize just how screwed we are. Continue reading →

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Will Everything be Awesome for SoFi Stadium?

Posted on April 10, 2020 by MN Gordon

The property adjacent to the northeast intersection of South Prairie Avenue and Century Boulevard, in Inglewood, California, has undergone a staggering facelift over the last three years. The former Hollywood Park Racetrack was demolished and regraded. SoFi Stadium, at a price tag of $5 billion, is being constructed in its place. Continue reading →

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