Our Disgraceful Minimum Wage
In natural terms, our economy is a giant sequoia. Unfortunately, our present corporate and governmental leadership can’t seem to grasp one of the basic laws of nature: You … Read more
Jim Hightower’s Column
Political commentary column by Jim Hightower. Often serious, but Jim uses his trademark biting satire to make important points.
Mitt Romney’s Hamm-Handed Energy Policy
Poor Mitt Romney. He keeps trying to prop up his bad policy proposals with gimmicky political props that flop. He recently unveiled his energy policy, for example, in … Read more
A ‘Jobless Recovery’ on Earth and the Future of Workers on Mars
Happy Labor Day! And what better time than this annual celebration of America’s working stiffs to draw attention to our national economic jobless recovery? As those attached to … Read more
Obama’s Trillion Dollar Lies
President Barack Obama has such ill-advised contempt for the intelligence of American taxpayers that he has become an habitual liar when talking about his plans to deal with … Read more
The Ryan-Romney Flim-flam Ticket
Let’s talk Ryan-Romney budget! Yes, the wonky wonderland of the federal budget, with page after page of numbers — what fun, eh? No. Most people would prefer a … Read more
Black Liquor Moonshine
Question: If you mix a cocktail of “black liquor,” biofuels, diesel and a generous splash of tax subsidies — then have it shaken vigorously by a U.S. senator … Read more
The People’s Choice! Only, Not Really
If you thought right-wing politicos couldn’t get any goofier, take a peek at Texas on “Cruz Control” — where the “people’s choice” is an illusion. Ted Cruz is … Read more
A Wall Street Devil Gets Religion … and an Apt Epitaph
Hallelujah and Holy Smokes! Wall Street has had a “come to Jesus” moment — the biggest sinner on the Street has repented! He is Sandy Weill, the once-lionized … Read more
Protecting Political Insiders from Our First Amendment
Ah, it’s almost August — time for another quadrennial flowering of America’s glorious democratic process, otherwise known as the presidential nominating conventions! This grand testimonial of our citizens’ … Read more
Let’s Consider the GOP’s Health Care Plan
It’s easy to deride ideas, but how about coming up with a real alternative health care plan? Here’s some useful advice from an old country saying: Never try … Read more
