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The Winner of the 2015 Ig-Nobel Prize, for the Worst Book by a Nobel Prize Winner Is . . .

Ignoble   adjective 1. Not honorable in character or purpose Synonyms: dishonorable, unworthy, base, shameful, contemptible, despicable, vile, degenerate, shabby, sordid, mean, dastardly Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for attending our Annual Gala, where we present the Ig-Nobel Prize, our humble … Continue reading

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To Attack Crony Capitalism, GOP Should Shut Down Fannie & Freddie

The GOP should run to the left of Democrats on financial issues in 2016 by positioning Democrats as the party of crony capitalism. Exhibit A is Fannie Mae. Exhibit B is Freddie Mac. Both were in bed with Democratic Party, … Continue reading

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WSJ May 24 2006 Fed Freakout: a Bernanke Geithner Recession?

Fed Freak-out A Bernanke Geithner Recession? Real Estate Reels from Coast to Coast By Randall Cunningham And Martha Ridzoli WASHINGTON  May 23   The Federal Reserve’s surprise decision a week ago to prohibit sub-prime lending continued to roil financial markets and … Continue reading

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