Monthly Archives: January 2015

Democracy mocked: Koch brothers to spend nearly a billion in 2016 election

No one person, family or company should ever be allowed to contribute this kind of money to a ‘democratic’ contest no matter what their views or political affiliation. No fair minded person should want to buy this much personal influence. … Continue reading

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“When it rains it pours”: weak demand hitting earnings

As we have been discussing for months, a soaring US dollar and weak global demand are hammering the earnings of US multinationals.  Much to the consensus ‘surprise’ of course… Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Officer Doug Oberhelman told CNBC on Tuesday … Continue reading

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Bankers nervous as Greeks review impossible debt deals

As we watched the new civil rights epic Selma this weekend, I could not help but see parallels between the struggle against the tyranny of the racial status quo in America in the early 60’s and the struggle against the … Continue reading

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