Day April 26, 2003

Argentina, the poster child for why neo-liberalism doesn’t work Argentina has 50% unemployment now. Workers have taken over and are successfully running factories that were abandoned by their owners. Whole new barter systems and neighborhood councils are emerging to fill…

Sign of the times This banner appeared outside an Assyrian Church of the East in Los Angeles, just before the U.S. invaded Iraq. Just recently, several American flags were posted prominently outside, directly facing the street. What a sad commentary…

Flat screen LCD monitor I held off as long as I could, waiting for prices to fall. And they have! I just bought a ViewSonic 17″ flat screen LCD monitor for $399 (with the rebate). That’s about what I spent…