Monthly Archives: December 2009

The World That Trade Created: society, culture and the world economy 1400 to the present (Book Review)

The title is the least interesting thing about this book by Kenneth Pomeranz and Steven Topik, professors of History at UC Irvine and two people who know how to tell fascinating stories. It is a wonderful collection of historical vignettes … Continue reading

Posted in Book Reviews, Business Health, Sustainable Economies | 1 Comment

Imaginary letter from Mark Nelson the leader of “NO on Measures 66 and 67”

As I’ve learned more about the people who wrote and funded the Carol Leuthold letter, I’ve pondered what a letter from one of its authors would look like if he were temporarily unable to lie, as in Jim Carrey’s movie … Continue reading

Posted in Politics | 1 Comment

Reply to deceptive anti-tax letter from Carol Leuthold

A few days ago I received a letter from Carol Leuthold opposing Measures 66 and 67. This letter has apparently been received by most voters in Oregon and it is deceptive in the extreme. I suspect it’s merely an opening … Continue reading

Posted in Politics | 2 Comments