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Taking a Bite Out of That Pie in the Sky
September 1, 2020
People will not fight for what they do not believe is possible. People self-select themselves out of the picture and create self-fulfilling prophecies that allow defeat to overwhelm them to the point …
Why the New Deal Became the No Deal
September 1, 2020
The opening photo montage [on the Real Progressives home page] seems to be outlining an over-arching story about why American progressivism needs to make a …
Why Government Spending Can’t Turn the U.S. Into Venezuela
August 31, 2020
When poor countries fall prey to inflation, it’s not because they’re “too socialist.” The rising popularity of modern monetary theory (MMT) has inevitably brought misconceptions.
Explainer: What is Modern Monetary Theory?
August 31, 2020
Steven Hail There is a school of thought among economists who aren’t worried about the so called “budget black hole”, where tough choices have been …
The Mismeasure of Macro
August 28, 2020
Sloan strives for one more scare tactic. MMT will cause the United States to lose its reserve currency status and all the foreign bondholders will dump their treasury securities. This may sound scary to the average reader but those versed in bond markets will immediately see through the farce.
Capitalism vs The Robots
August 10, 2020
“It’s not politicians that can solve problems. They have no technical capabilities. They don’t know how to solve problems. Even if they were sincere they …
How to Combat Racial Inequities Part 1: A Third Reconstruction
August 8, 2020
America’s original sin stems from the inherent racism that is sewn into every aspect of our history, politics, economy, and culture. While the structure of …
The Penal System and the Pandemic
August 1, 2020
This article is the first in a series about the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. justice system. Since its arrival in the United States, COVID-19 …
Whispers: The Invisible Hand or a Cage of Air?
July 24, 2020
Final Fantasy VII Remake is shown through the eyes of Cloud, a pro-capitalist mercenary formerly employed by Shinra, who has just been hired by an …
King Leopold II of Belgium, Covered Up Genocide, and Monuments
July 23, 2020
When you think about the worst genocidal dictators in history what names come to mind? Most likely Hitler, Stalin, and Mao Zedong, to name a …
Midgar’s Tiered Class System
July 23, 2020
Social stratification exists within Midgar on two dramatically different tiers. The lower class lives on the ground under eight large plates blotting out the sun. …
Is Shinra Fascist or Just Right-Lib?
July 22, 2020
What about the politics of Midgar itself and its characterization? The first question to ask is whether Midgar has a government. This is a particularly …
