Further on that “is-the-bank-the-government-or-the-government-the-bank?” topic
Jobless hit with bank fees on benefits More pain for unemployed as banks turn profit on new debit card jobless benefits
Politics in the Zeros
"A republic, if you can keep it." Vegas, taxes.
Politics in the Zeros
"A republic, if you can keep it." Vegas, taxes.
Month February 2009
Crambe. Highly promising biofuel source
Crambe is drought-tolerant non-edible plant, that is easy and cheap to grow. Its seeds can be used to produce “biofuels that are virtually identical to petroleum fuels.” Let’s hope crambe and other biofuel sources like algae quickly replace corn as…
The federal debt, drug money, and KRS-One
Ok, it’s getting really bizarre out there. Business Insider asks “How much of the federal debt is financed with drug money?” then answers by posting a video of KRS-One doing “Illegal Money” from 1990. “Cocaine business controls America” indeed. More:…
There’s some nervous tax evaders in the US tonight
UBS, the biggest bank in Switzerland, will divulge names of tax evaders to the US, part of a settlement that includes a $780 million fine for them helping clients avoid paying taxes. All of which is further proof, if any…
Allen Stanford found. Surrenders passport
He told the feds “he would not flee” and is apparently “very depressed.” Boo hoo hoo. Why has he not been arrested? Why would anyone believe a word he says?