[Marxism-Thaxis] A Sin and a Shame

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New York TIMES / July 30, 2010 / op-ed A Sin and a Shame By BOB HERBERT The treatment of workers by American corporations has been worse ? far more treacherous ? than most of the population realizes. There was no need for so many men and women to be forced out of their jobs in the downturn known

[Marxism-Thaxis] The Proposed Bank of England Act

2010-08-02 Thread c b
The Proposed Bank of England Act Call4Reform.org This is a reform that could prevent a future financial crisis, clear the national debt, and restart the economy. It cures the sickness in our economy and financial system by tackling the root cause of the problem, rather than just the symptoms.

[Marxism-Thaxis] Like Bank of England Act

2010-08-02 Thread c b
Here is a link to something like a US version of Bank of England Act.com. http://www.swarmusa.com/vb4/content.php ___ Marxism-Thaxis mailing list Marxism-Thaxis@lists.econ.utah.edu To change your options or unsubscribe go to:

[Marxism-Thaxis] The Proposed Bank of England Act - Part Three

2010-08-02 Thread c b
The Proposed Bank of England Act - Part Three How It Works Addressing the Root of the Problem To find a solution, you have to start by looking at the root of the problem. In this case the root of the problem is the creation of new money (as debt or 'credit') every time a loan is made. As

[Marxism-Thaxis] The Benefits of the Reform

2010-08-02 Thread c b
The Benefits of the Reform Call4Reform.org The benefits of implementing this reform are enormous. By returning the exclusive right to create money to the state, and using this newly created money to reduce taxes, clear the national debt and fund better public services (rather than simply

[Marxism-Thaxis] The new normal; THE OLD NORMAL: : The General Law of Capitalist Accumulation

2010-08-02 Thread c b
http://wsws.org/articles/2010/jul2010/econ-j29.shtml The new normal: More than one in five Americans at risk of destitution By Barry Grey 29 July 2010 More than one in five Americans in 2009 suffered a household income loss of 25 percent or more over the previous year, according to a new report

[Marxism-Thaxis] James Allen Papers

2010-08-02 Thread c b
Guide to the James S. Allen Papers TAM 142 Elmer Holmes Bobst Library 70 Washington Square South New York, NY, 10012 (212) 998-2630 gail.malmgr...@nyu.edu http://dlib.nyu.edu/findingaids/html/tamwag/allen_j.html Tamiment Library / Wagner Archives Collection processed by Peter Filardo and

[Marxism-Thaxis] Marx-Engels Collected Works Volume 3;Preface

2010-08-02 Thread c b
Marx-Engels Collected Works Volume 3 Works 1843-1844 Preface The third volume of the works of Marx and Engels covers the period between March 1843 and August 1844, before their close collaboration began. The contents fall into two parts; the first consists of Marx’s works, letters and preparatory

[Marxism-Thaxis] From Marx to Goldman Sachs: The Fictions of Fictitious Capital

2010-08-02 Thread c b
http://michael-hudson.com/2010/07/from-marx-to-goldman-sachs-the-fictions-of-fictitious-capital1/ From Marx to Goldman Sachs: The Fictions of Fictitious Capital by Michael Hudson July 30, 2010 Tags: land, Marx As published in Critique, based on a presentation given at the China Academy of

[Marxism-Thaxis] Alfred Wagenknecht

2010-08-02 Thread c b
Alfred Wagenknecht http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Wagenknecht Alfred Wagenknecht, 1905Alfred Wagenknecht (1881 -1956) was an American Marxist activist and political functionary. He is best remember for having played a critical role in the establishment of the American Communist Party in 1919

[Marxism-Thaxis] UAW's King: Stronger union is being born

2010-08-02 Thread c b
UAW's King: Stronger union is being born Targeted companies will be asked to agree to union principles BY BRENT SNAVELY FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER Buzz up!TRAVERSE CITY -- UAW President Bob King said today that the UAW has a vision for the future that is very different from its past because it

[Marxism-Thaxis] Comments: UAW's King: Stronger union is being born (2)

2010-08-02 Thread c b
archivefolder wrote: Replying to osiris: Replying to KG_One: The UAW supports the Employee Free Choice Act, which is proposed legislation that would make it easier for workers to form unions. But the legislation has faced strong opposition in Congress. If EFCA makes it easier to join a union,

[Marxism-Thaxis] Comments for UAW's King: Stronger union is being born (3)

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Comments for UAW's King: Stronger union is being born Newest first Oldest first 1First234567891014Last osiris wrote: Replying to Mary411: Replying to i_speak_truth: Yes, it's very true that sacrifices have been made by labor. Again by LABOR, to keep the UAW heads in their personal gravy train.

[Marxism-Thaxis] UAW wants nonunion companies to agree to fair treatment for organizing

2010-08-02 Thread c b
UAW wants nonunion companies to agree to fair treatment for organizing http://detnews.com/article/20100802/AUTO01/8020389/UAW-wants-nonunion-companies-to-agree-to-fair-treatment-for-organizing David Shepardson / Detroit News Washington Bureau Traverse City -- United Auto Workers President Bob

[Marxism-Thaxis] Interest-Bearing Capital

2010-08-02 Thread c b
In his draft notes on “Interest-Bearing Capital and Commercial Capital in Relation to Industrial Capital” for what became Vol. III of Capital and Part III of Theories of Surplus Value, Marx wrote optimistically about how industrial capitalism would modernize banking and financial systems. Its

Re: [Marxism-Thaxis] James Allen Papers

2010-08-02 Thread Waistline2
James Allen was one of the better Marxist propagandist and top notch theoretical on the colonial and national question. To this day I enjoy his contributions. WL. ___ Marxism-Thaxis mailing list Marxism-Thaxis@lists.econ.utah.edu To change

[Marxism-Thaxis] The crisis of middle-class America

2010-08-02 Thread c b
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/1a8a5cb2-9ab2-11df-87e6-00144feab49a.html The crisis of middle-class America By Edward Luce Published: July 30 2010 17:04 | Last updated: July 30 2010 17:04 Mark and Connie Freeman in front of their home in Minneapolis The Freemans Mark and Connie Freeman live in

[Marxism-Thaxis] Comments : UAW's King: Stronger union is being born

2010-08-02 Thread c b
Comments for UAW's King: Stronger union is being born Newest first Oldest first 123414Last osiris wrote: Replying to LivinInTheBurbs: Well, I think we found the entiltlement mentality. College educated? Why then you DESERVE the big bucks, fancy cars, and vacation villa for simply showing up