Monthly Archives: January 2014

Opening Ceremonies – Sochi

Posted on January 21, 2014 by toritto

And so we soon begin another Olympic Games with all of the pomp and ceremony – marching athletes, flag waving, lighting the cauldron, speeches, huzzahs. Hyper-nationalism on display for all to see. It is probably not what Pierre de Fredy, … Continue reading →

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Bloodshed and Unemployment Insurance

Posted on January 10, 2014 by toritto

The New York Times front page on 7 March 1930, the day following the march Well the Christmas season ended with Congress deciding we didn’t have the money to extend unemployment benefits for the long-term unemployed.  Happy New Year. I’m sure … Continue reading →

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Unemployment Insurance Makes You Shiftless!

Posted on January 9, 2014 by toritto

Staring at the pile of bills doesn’t make ‘em any smaller shufflin the envelopes doesn’t get the mortgage paid. Out o’ work a whole year now running out of unemployment must apply for food stamps soon get the kids on … Continue reading →

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