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“Merchants Have No Country”

Merchants have no country. The mere spot they stand on does not constitute so strong an attachment as that from which they draw their gains. ~Thomas Jefferson Cases in point: “Some of the country’s best-known multi-national corporations closely guard a … Continue reading

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Confidence, Schmonfidence

Whenever I see a discussion about the real crisis this country faces—that would be unemployment, not the manufactured one over the deficit– a couple of words keep coming up from the alleged smartest guys in the room, confidence and certainty. … Continue reading

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White House Moving to Wall Street

Breaking news: In order to cut down on travel time through the revolving door for President Obama’s outgoing and incoming team of  advisers, the White House is moving from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Here’s the new location: Might as well be: … Continue reading

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