Category Archives: Economic Justice

Robert Reich: The Cause Of Economic Collapse

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Dave Bradley

Once again Robert Reich hits the nail on the head concerning the REAL causes behind our problems. At the bottom line of nearly every problem in this country is money. Imbalance in wealth and income ripples throughout the economy causing … Continue reading →

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Robert Reich: The Real Socialism In America

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Dave Bradley

I have made no bones about my admiration for Robert Reich. He tells the true story of how workers fare in the US. That story for the most part is no good. Here Reich talks about the real welfare queens … Continue reading →

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This Is Possible

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Dave Bradley

I ran across this on the internet last week. Since we are enjoying a holiday weekend, I thought it might be nice to expand our thoughts into what could be. In earlier post WWII days many in the US dreamed … Continue reading →

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Are You Better Off Than You Were Four Years Ago?

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Dave Bradley

Back in 1980, Ronald Reagan turned a debate with that question. Since then that has been a question that many of us ask ourselves as we evaluate the candidates in our own minds. As the election nears we can use this … Continue reading →

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Property Vs. People

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Dave Bradley

An appearance by Heather Cox Richardson on WGBH in Boston before the impeachment: (12 minutes, but very interesting – stay to the end for the predictions of what happens to the Republican Party) Many folks have picked up on the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Economics With Robert Reich

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Dave Bradley

Sometimes I feel I should apologize for posting so much Robert Reich, but his videos just make so damned much sense. They are also usually fairly short and always very understandable. Plus they are true, which can sometimes be an … Continue reading →

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Robert Reich: The Next Crash

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Dave Bradley

The left has some great economists that can sort out trends and make them understandable to the common person like you and I. For me the very best are Paul Krugman of the New York Times and Robert Reich. Today … Continue reading →

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Robert Reich: The Economy Is in Much Worse Shape Than It Looks

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Robert Reich is one of the best go to economists to find out what is truly happening in this country and the world in economics. Reich has a real handle on how the economic maneuverings of those who control the … Continue reading →

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Low Wages And No Stability: Working In America

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Dave Bradley

  Labor Day focuses light on stories about labor in this country. There are many publications that cover labor throughout the year but unfortunately most of these articles are ignored. In the era of Dear Leader and his constant assumption … Continue reading →

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Almost 80% Of US Workers Live From Paycheck To Paycheck. Here’s Why

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Robert Reich is one of the best analyzers and commentators on current American affairs. As the former Secretary of Labor, when Reich speaks on labor everyone should listen. In last Sunday’s Guardian newspaper online Reich analyzes the plight of the American … Continue reading →

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