The Imperial City And The World
Detroit was always going to get something. It's never been a serious question. Only how much on what terms. A transition bridge loan for the political transition appropriately is lowest common denominator thinking from exhausted and discredited … [Continue reading]
Do you adhere to the notion that need for ritual is bio-genetically inherent in us all? And that culture adapts and gives meaning to that biological imperative? What then to make of the coming collapse and demise of Consumerus Americanus? … [Continue reading]
It's maybe worth reminding ourselves that events in late 2008 prove there are more things in finance and geopolitics, Keith Olbermann, than are dreamt of in your 'philosophy'. Paulson flings $600 billion more in fictional Fed money at the already … [Continue reading]
To be a fly on the wall of this Saturday's G20 meeting in Washington, D.C. on the global economic crisis. Germany declares an official recession. And between Thursday and Saturday morning, Hank Paulson may unveil three or four new course reversals. … [Continue reading]
It would take a heart of stone not to be moved last night as the election results came in -- regardless of preferred candidate. Real world spontaneous horn honking, the simple jump for joy on sidewalks, the beaming smiles in the Imperial City gave … [Continue reading]