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Train Drain

…era not only by “free market” conservatives but also by many Democrats worried about inflation and U.S. competitiveness. The consumer activist Ralph Nader and liberal Democratic Senator Ted Kennedy were united in…

The Shrinking of Treehorn

…even general inflation, do we have faith that the government will get that health care inflation under control soon? As my auto-engineer sister and brother-in-law in the Detroit area worry…

Warren Buffet’s annual letter to shareholders

…is an onslaught of inflation. Moreover, major industries have become dependent on Federal assistance, and they will be followed by cities and states bearing mind-boggling requests. Weaning these entities from…

Soc Sec XIX: Narratology of ‘Crisis’

…over 30’ (until of course we started turning 30 in 1976). Did we deserve being called self-absorbed, I daresay we did. But did we deserve the label of ‘selfish’. Well…

Albertsons Give Away

…have over $200 billion in revenue and more than 40,000 private label brands, and own and operate brands such as Safeway, Ralphs, Smith’s, Harris Teeter, Dillons, Fred Meyer, Vons, Kings,…