Tag Archives: Mitt Romney

The Takers

Posted on December 13, 2013 by camelotkidd

A People’s History of the United States, by historian Howard Zinn enrages conservatives. For good reason, the controversial retelling of American history depicts an early republic founded on genocide. Former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, now President of Purdue University, reflects the sentiment … Continue reading →

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The Empire Strikes Back–Continued…

Posted on March 18, 2013 by camelotkidd

The recent election was quite illuminating in understanding neo-feudalism. There’s always been a tension inherent in the vision of America democracy.   On one hand are the Jeffersonians who see democracy as the natural trajectory. On the other hand, are the … Continue reading →

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How it Works

Posted on February 22, 2013 by camelotkidd

You’ve heard me pontificate about propaganda enough, that I think a real life example is in order. My wife, a health care worker, is sick and tired of co-workers and patients referring to the Affordable Care Act as Obamacare. And, … Continue reading →

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Bad Bet

Posted on December 1, 2012 by camelotkidd

Today on the Washington Post web site Ezra Klein interviews Chrystia Freeland, author of The Plutocrats: The Rise of the New Global Super Rich and the Fall of Everyone Else. During the interview Chrystia makes an amazing claim about the super … Continue reading →

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Looting

Posted on January 18, 2012 by camelotkidd

Now that the Republican candidates for president have accused front runner Mitt Romney of practicing “vulture capitalism,” I thought I would share a story. I had a conversation with a client a couple years ago about what he did for … Continue reading →

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