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Origin and Early History of Platinum Coin Seigniorage In the Blogosphere

This post records the history of platinum coin seigniorage in the blogosphere through the debt ceiling agreement on August 2, 2011. more »

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Would Congress and the President Try to Cut Federal Spending If . . .?

This one is a message intended for all progressive organizations, especially those who have worked so hard to derail the drive for cuts in Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, or are working hard to protect other valuable discretionary programs.

There's another hostage-taking coming in the more »

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Bill Mitchell on the Austerity War

A number of people including myself have been furiously blogging for many months now on the world-wide austerity war that most Governments are fighting against the well-being of their citizens. more »

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