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Throw Money At It
Yesterday, former President Bill Clinton lamented that the green industry needs more money. A $1.4 trillion industry (2008) needs more money? That’s almost 6% of the global economy; larger than most major sectors, including construction, utilities, retail sales, wholesale trade, information, mining, agriculture, and transportation. In fact, it’s bigger than agriculture, utilities and education... »
Is Social Security a Ponzi Scheme? Yes.
Rick Perry keeps saying Social Security is a Ponzi Scheme. It is almost as if he believes that social security is a fraud that involves the payment of purported returns to existing investors from funds contributed by new investors. To be fair, that SEC definition is from it’s criminal enforcement division. A more neutral... »
Live free or compost: New London now using Kelo family’s house for storm debris.
Live free or compost: New London now using Kelo family’s house for storm debris. »
Hurricane Irene could cost tens of billions; or a few days of federal spending.
Hurricane Irene could cost tens of billions; or a few days of federal spending. »
Exxon workers rejoice as federal government sinks to bottom of popularity poll.
Exxon workers rejoice as federal government sinks to bottom of popularity poll. »
Obama to farmer: “Me? Regulate? Call the USDA.” 2 days later, still getting the runaround.
Obama to farmer: “Me? Regulate? Call the USDA, they’ll set you straight.” 2 days later, professional reporter is still getting the runaround. »
D’Oh Canada: Obama laments poor economy and loss of mfgr jobs–from his Canadian-built bus.
D’Oh Canada: Obama laments poor economy and loss of manufacturing jobs–from his Canadian-built bus. »
One of Obama’s green darlings files for bankruptcy.
One of Obama’s green darlings files for bankruptcy. »
UK may, *may* remove convicted rioters benefits. It’s that or a stern talking to.
UK may–may–remove convicted rioters benefits. It’s that or a stern talking to. »
SETI is back without government help. But we still need government funded science, we swear.
SETI is back without government help. But we still need government funded science, we swear. »