THE UNIVERSAL ECONOMY – UNIT II: FIAT MONEY
In 2003 the United States invaded Iraq. Since then the ongoing wars in the Middle East and Africa have cost trillions of dollars. The money appears out of nowhere. Virtually no legislators ask, “How are you going to pay for it?”
In 2008 U.S. and world financial systems were on the verge of total collapse. Wall Street banks had been gambling in trillions of dollars of fraudulent loans and “exotic financial instruments” and the bets had gone bad. The banks were corrupt, but to avoid total financial devastation to America, we were told they had to be made whole ...
SCHOOL REFERENDUM CONUNDRUM
“Clearly, voters continue to value a public education, even if our elected officials do not.” Scott Robert Shaw, “News Talk” WIZM (radio station in La Crosse)
Bok's Law: If you think education is expensive—try ignorance.
Derek Bok, president of Harvard University.
Many school districts in Wisconsin are in financial trouble. To deal with the problem many are seeking property tax increases which require local voter approval. The number of these referendum votes are increasing across the state and many are passing. Voters apparently want their local schools ...
JASON’S LAW—BIPARTISAN VA OPIOD PRESCRIBING REFORM
You should know the story of U.S. Marine veteran, Jason Simcakoski. Like too many of our veterans, Jason Simcakoski, went to the VA to get help, but instead got hooked on prescription drugs. Tragically, Jason Simcakoski died in 2014 from mixed drug toxicity while receiving care at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The Simcakoski family decided to turn their tragedy into hope for other military families. Working closely with Senator Baldwin, they crafted bipartisan legislation named in honor of Jason to reform the VA and stop the overprescribing of opiods at the ...
SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN
Gov. Walker signed into law his school safety plan. The plan gives $100 million to keep schools safe. The plan offers competitive grants to all school districts for security improvements to school building and staff training. His plan does not include any mention of gun safety. This plan offers a one-time, limited pot of money for building security.
What does the Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association think of this proposal?
Here are recommendations from the Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association.
“Do not arm teachers. We believe more harm than good would come ...
Supremely Important Election April 3rd
The April 3rd election in Wisconsin is very important. A Supreme Court justice will be elected. Spring elections often involve minor local issues and offices and these elections have very poor voter turnout. Many voters are not even aware this election is happening! As a result major decisions get decided by a very small number of citizens.
The two candidates in this race are Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Rebecca Dallet and Sauk County Circuit Court Judge Michael Screnock. The two candidates vary widely in experience, qualifications, and stature in the professi...
SAVE MONEY – HOUSE THE HOMELESS
SAVE MONEY – HOUSE THE HOMELESS
and a corollary
Save Money – Treat, Rather Than Criminalize, People Diseased With Substance Addictions
“Ironically, ending homelessness is actually cheaper than continuing to treat the problem. “It’s not a matter of whether we know how to fix the problem. We have the cure for homelessness—it’s housing. What we lack is political will.” “Going from homelessness into a home changes a person’s psychological identity from outcast to member of the community. The old model was well intentioned but misinformed. You ...
THE UNIVERSAL ECONOMY – UNIT I: CONCEPTUALIZING THE POSSIBLE
Where sovereign nations with sovereign currencies are concerned, asking “how are you going to pay for it” is always posing the wrong question. It automatically introduces artificial monetary constraints due to flawed manmade economic premises, and societies are invariably told “there isn’t enough money and they must do without.” The real question is, “do we have the resources, energy, manpower, and knowledge to provide for societal needs?” At 21st century levels of human knowhow, the answer to this question is virtually always “yes.” This is economic ...
ANOTHER DAY AT THE RALLY
On Saturday, Feb. 24, the American Federation of State and Municipal Employees, (AFSCME) and Friends, rallied in Solidarity at the Capitol of Wisconsin in Madison.
This Rally was part of a National Day of Action where Labor Unions and their Supporters gathered across the Country in a show of Solidarity. The themes echoed what one might expect to see, i.e., “…Unrig the System”, “It’s about Economic Justice!” and the like.
I’d guesstimate a few hundred folks joined in the activities and chanting. I was taken aback at seeing a lot of the same folks I saw ...
Guns Explained With Cats
Protecting Our Families
and Communities From...
“Vicious Cats?” Well...maybe we don't have a dangerous cat problem, but, don't we have an obligation to protect our children, ourselves and friends and neighbors from harm if we can? According to the latest “Quinnipiac Poll,” most Americans think so...
CLEAN GREEN ACTION LISTS 2018 PROJECTS
Clean Green Action (CGA). a local nonprofit environmental group, is beginning its 11th year of working on projects that focus on sustainability and reducing environmental impact. In 2018 Clean Green Action will continue to build on past successes while adding some new projects.
New projects for 2018 include:
Monarch Encouragement – This collboative effort between municipalities, the county and local organizations promotes pollinator gardens through education and action.
Groundwater/Surfacewater Forum – Clean Green Action has committed to sponsoring an educat...
