Category Archives: Economics for Dummies

Economics for Dummies: How NOT to run a deficit…er, government.

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Any questions?

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Greece and Puerto Rico: Cristina nails the connections

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Remember when Argentina was under attack from a flock of circling black birds with briefcases in their claws? Well, those same birds are now circling around the isles of Greece…and Puerto Rico. And a certain lovely lady president, who is … Continue reading →

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German women take on brothel ads

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Karina Alteweier, a physician assistant in Leverkusen, Germany, points out an example of the kind of advertising she’s fighting in her city. Right next to it, a children’s musical is advertised. The brothel’s name, address, and other details are blocked … Continue reading →

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Economics for Dummies: The African refugee situation, summed up

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Sabina Becker

It’s not just boats that are sinking. It’s PEOPLE. The fact that so many Africans are fleeing from their homes and drowning off the coast of Italy makes me think that, just like the Haitians who are still being punished … Continue reading →

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Cuban anti-cancer vaccine heads to Roswell Park, NY

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Dr. Candace Johnson of the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, speaking at a press conference in Cuba. Behind her, at left, is New York governor Andrew Cuomo. Well. If THIS isn’t historic, I don’t know what is: The Molecular Immunology Centre … Continue reading →

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Cristina’s pet gloat

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Hey! Remember how Argentina defaulted on its debt in 2001? And how it kicked out the IMF a short time later? Well, looks like that was a smart decision. And the significance of yet another IMFer being in deep shit … Continue reading →

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Let them eat cheese ‘n’ crackers

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Marie Antoinette, eat your heart out. Our unelected Conservative senator is miffed because she can’t even eat cheese and crackers without some pesky federal auditor poking his nose in and asking if she really needed to spend so much taxpayer … Continue reading →

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Swiss psychiatrist makes the case for more female pilots

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Female pilots of Lufthansa, photographed for the airline by Rolf Bewersdorf. Why aren’t there more of them? According to an article in Schweiz am Sonntag (via EMMA), there should be more women pilots, because they are actually the more trustworthy … Continue reading →

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In Germany, fear is prostitution’s constant companion

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Remember how, back in 2002, progressives from all over the world heralded Germany’s suddenly liberalized prostitution laws? Finally, they said — the “oldest profession” would become a job just like any other! Unionization! Freedom of sexual expression! Workers’ rights for … Continue reading →

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Crappy Women’s Day, ladies. Here, have a carnation.

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Sabina Becker

In lieu of my usual Music for a Sunday feature, I’m just going to leave this here: Aren’t those the best lyrics? And the most badass sax riffs, too? Anyhow. Here’s what women in another part of the world are … Continue reading →

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