Category Archives: Capitalism

And the answer is…”billionaire brain”

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Naomi

Paul Krugman gives us this taut definition in his newsletter today, in which he says we don’t have to make a decision as to whether Trump and Musk’s destruction is incompetent or evil. They are not mutually exclusive. As he … Continue reading →

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Amusing newsbits involving water

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Naomi

Gotta admit, I’m in the semi-doldrums about funniness. (Which would be a good word for me when I’m playing the NYT Spelling Bee; I’ve got to remember it.) I’m aching for some laughable news items. Things have gotten so low … Continue reading →

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Have you heard about the consumer strike on February 28, 2025?

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Naomi

There is one, called for by a grassroots group called The People’s Union. It’s a simple request and really easy to accede to: from midnight on Friday, February 28 to, I guess, 11:59 pm, don’t buy anything from Amazon, Walmart, … Continue reading →

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