The federal government and the rich are having a significant impact of the stability of the economy ( Read more... )

State and local governments, most businesses, and most people are, ultimately, not the problem. Spending is declining because the people have less ability and desire to spend. So, what is the root problem ( Read more... )

Why do we fail ( Read more... )

(Note: This is a very rough second draft, which I'm sharing only so as to collect some thoughts, extensions, etc. I plan to edit this post heavily. Feel free to comment below.)

A New FrameTo understand what is happening in the economy, especially with unemployment, housing prices, and the recession, it can be useful to look at the situation ( Read more... )

Nicole M. Foss (a.k.a. Stoneleigh)

SummaryThe US economy faces a deflation crisis that will fundamentally alter our nation's economic recovery. The Federal Reserve formally acknowledged the growing danger of deflation at their August 10, 2010 Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Local Future has invited economic analyst Nicole M. Foss to tour ( Read more... )

On Friday, June 25, 2010, I delivered a 2-hour workshop titled "The Collapse of Empire: The Future of Community" to the U.S. Social Forum in Detroit, Michigan. The workshop went well, but the room initially appeared to be double booked, as the U.S. Green Party was having an annual meeting in the same building. Despite the fact that my session was ( Read more... )

Person One

We don't need social equality, or social justice in this country, people just need to rely on God, themselves, or in hard times, family or charity. The Government needs to quit trying to be our parents or guardian; too many looters and takers in this world, not enough earners.

Person TwoJust keep in mind that the economic system was ( Read more... )

Nature is being destroyed by civilization, and it is the people who are part of civilization that are the agents of the destruction ( Read more... )

It occurred to me this fall that money may be a saddle function ( Read more... )

What's next ( Read more... )