Category Archives: EuroPeons

Festive Left Friday Blogging: Happy 1-month birthday, OWS!

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Occupy Wall Street is now one month old, and still going strong. It’s also spreading across the continent and around the world. Virtually all major cities in North America (and quite a few minor ones as well) now have “Occupy” … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Economics for Dummies, EuroPeons, Festive Left Friday Blogging, Filthy Stinking Rich, Merry Old England, The United States of Amnesia | 2 Comments

Short ‘n’ Stubby: Ms. Manx looks at London

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Sabina Becker

If the Stumpy Cat is meowing and pawing at my leg, I know there is something she wants me to address. And sure enough, our cyber-kitty friend has found several links of interest regarding the London riots… First up, Cort … Continue reading →

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Economics for Dummies: How the IMF ate Greece

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Sabina Becker

An excellent, succinct interview with Michael Hudson, who explains how the European common market helped to tank the Greek economy, and then sold it out to the IMF. One jarring moment is when he says that all the historical assets … Continue reading →

Posted in Confessions of a Bad German, Economics for Dummies, EuroPeons, Greek Salad, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal?, Under the Name of Spain | Comments Off on Economics for Dummies: How the IMF ate Greece