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How to Catch Fate’s Fortune

Posted on December 20, 2011 by MN Gordon

Believing In an Absurdity [Editor’s note: Today’s Economic Prism is an excerpt of remarks made by Direct Expressions’ President and Founder MN Gordon at the annual company holiday party held last Saturday at the 555 East Steakhouse.] “Fate throws fortune, but … Continue reading →

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Divided We Stand United We Fall

Posted on December 2, 2011 by MN Gordon

By the time the Vandals sacked Rome in A.D. 455 the empire of the Caesars had already receded from Western Europe.  Over several decades the vast territories of Britannia, Hispania, Gallia, and Italia gave way, piecemeal, to barbarians until imperial … Continue reading →

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Smiling with Gratitude

Posted on November 25, 2011 by MN Gordon

The Commerce Department reported Tuesday that the economy grew at an annual rate of 2 percent in the third quarter…a downward revision from the initial 2.5 percent estimate made last month.  More importantly, it was reported that after-tax, inflation-adjusted incomes … Continue reading →

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Go Occupy Yourself

Posted on November 22, 2011 by MN Gordon

Popular movements have their messiahs.  Those eager to standup and champion the codswallop of the day.  They have little regard for substance and clear thinking; they’re enamored with the indecency of the moment. Take Che Guevara, for instance.  The Argentine … Continue reading →

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