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May 9, 2014 0

The Day They Red Dogged Coal

By News Desk

Tweet Brian has a short post below describing the first large success 350.org has had convincing institutions to disinvest (somewhat like disrespect, a useful word that turns the stomach of the proper) in coal stocks.  As the comments point out this went down a lot smoother because coal stocks are falling like rocks in a frothely rising market.  The smart institutions have taken their losses, the dumber should and if you can get a bit of credit for it, well lagniappe is popular other places besides New Orleans.

May 8, 2014 0

Does Economic Patriotism Work?

By News Desk

Above: Montebourg advertises "Made in France" while holding Moulinex blenders and wearing classical "marinière" shirts. Economic Patriotism Cannot Succeed Economic patriotism as championed by Montebourg cannot possibly work. Every country wants to increase exports.