Tag Archives: collapse

Fighting the Next War

Posted on March 26, 2013 by MN Gordon

The unemployment rate remains stubbornly high.  But other than that, the economy seems to be pleasantly improving.  Sure the dark clouds on the horizon from Cyprus could take some of the wind out of the stock market’s sails.  Nonetheless, the … Continue reading →

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Dark Clouds on the Horizon

Posted on March 22, 2013 by MN Gordon

Wow!  Just when we thought we’d seen it all, something fantastic happened.  What a delightful treat… The tiny island nation of Cyprus has the whole European continent welcoming spring with the frosted hearts of a December blizzard.  For a brief … Continue reading →

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On Maximum Collective Welfare

Posted on March 1, 2013 by MN Gordon

“Look back over the past, with its changing empires that rose and fell, and you can foresee the future too.” – Marcus Aurelius Gradually Reducing the Minds of Men The Roman Republic was corrupted long before Marcus Aurelius came to … Continue reading →

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The United States Can’t Afford Prosperity

Posted on February 1, 2013 by MN Gordon

Earlier this week it was revealed that something remarkable and totally unexpected happened during the fourth quarter of 2012.  The economy didn’t grow.  It shrank. “Real gross domestic product – the output of goods and services produced by labor and … Continue reading →

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