http://www.washingtonhotwire.com Analysis, Commentary, Opinion. Without Fear Or Favor. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The rise of Industrial Farming has not only meant the death of small farmers – but, also, an increase in diseased products. Eggs.  Beef. Peanuts. Pistachios.  Pet Food.  Deli Meats.  Cheese.  Spinach. And, many others. All infected with Salmonella or E-Coli.  Sickening thousands upon thousands.  Killing hundreds. But, that’s not the whole problem. What about ... http://www.washingtonhotwire.com/?p=1231 Jay Michaelson’s brilliant article “Are Corporations Evil?” has been reproduced in washingtonhotwire.com the last 2 posts. See “Are Corporations Evil? Part 1 of 2” posted August 31, 2010 at http://www.washingtonhotwire.com/?p=1212 And, see, “Are Corporations Evil? Part 2 of 2” posted September 2, 2010 at http://www.washingtonhotwire.com/?p=1218 In his article, published in the Jewish paper ... http://www.washingtonhotwire.com/?p=1228 Editor’s Note – washingtonhotwire.com reproduces below a very important article which would not come to the attention of its readers in the normal course of events.  It explains how American Corporations have contributed to the Economic crisis of the day. Are Corporations Evil? By Jay Michaelson Published July 28, 2010, issue of August ... http://www.washingtonhotwire.com/?p=1218 Editor’s Note – washingtonhotwire.com reproduces below a very important article which would not come to the attention of its readers in the normal course of events.  It explains how American Corporations have contributed to the Economic crisis of the day. Are Corporations Evil? By Jay Michaelson Published July 28, 2010, issue of August ... http://www.washingtonhotwire.com/?p=1212 Editor’s Note – The Chinese Communist Party is nothing if not pragmatic.  Knowing that they are approaching the limits of growth -- China’s economy has grown at 10% over the last 30 years – it is casting about for ways to sustain this momentum.  Hence, China’s interest in the question ... http://www.washingtonhotwire.com/?p=1209 I was standing behind this guy in the line at a Fast Food joint. Yes, sir? asked the girl behind the counter. I’ll take the Chicken Sandwich.  And, Medium Fries. The girl put the order in. That will be $6.92, she said. As he was paying I noticed that he could have bought a Combo ... http://www.washingtonhotwire.com/?p=1206 Why the high Cost? Because of the way Small Business is structured under the American Capitalist system – individual, individualistic, independent. One Hairdressing establishment may charge $20 for a haircut.  But, if 2 of them pooled their resources – space, equipment, personnel, materials – and their functions – financing, purchasing, marketing, advertising, ... http://www.washingtonhotwire.com/?p=1202 The Great Recession of December 2007 was brought on by President George W Bush’s stupidity. Taking on 2 wars, in Afghanistan and Iraq. Not funding either of them. And, then, on top of that, giving tax breaks to the rich.  Those with incomes in excess of $120,000 [Gallup 2003 poll]. Tax breaks to the ... http://www.washingtonhotwire.com/?p=1199 I have stated elsewhere within these pages that the Church has 2 basic functions. To Teach Doctrine. To Correct Error. But, Jay Michaelson’s article entitled “Are Corporations Evil?” at http://www.forward.com/articles/129678/  set me a-thinking. That we need to add one more, a 3rd, function to the Church’s activities. To fight evil. Evil abounds.  It is all around ... http://www.washingtonhotwire.com/?p=1196 Advice To My Young Nephew, Half My Age, Who Has Assumed The Leadership Of A Medium-Sized Company Over time men come to believe that the Enterprise belongs to them.  That it is a product of their hands.  Of their intelligence.  Their will. This belief is wrong. This world, and all that is in ... http://www.washingtonhotwire.com/?p=1192