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On AlterNet: economic crisis

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "economic crisis"

Republicans Just Can't Stop Picking Partisan Fights

Republicans Just Can't Stop Picking Partisan Fights

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: PEEK. December 1, 2008.
Just in case anyone thinks the spirit of bipartisanship has overtaken Congress in light of the severe financial crisis, think again.

Obama's Wall Street Woes

Obama's Wall Street Woes

Robert L. Borosage, Huffington Post AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. November 27, 2008.
Is this the change we need? The depth of the crisis we face renders the old arguments irrelevant.

Just in Time for the Holidays: Obama's Shopping Advice for Nervous Consumers

Just in Time for the Holidays: Obama's Shopping Advice for Nervous Consumers

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. November 27, 2008.
The president-elect doesn't want to discourage people from spending money right now. He also doesn't want to look like Bush.

Here are Some Sickening Figures to Help Put the Bailout in Perspective

Here are Some Sickening Figures to Help Put the Bailout in Perspective

Staff, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. November 26, 2008.
Barry Ritholtz puts the current bailout figures in a historical perspective ... and it ain't pretty folks.

Heckuva Bailout: Citi and AIG Still Pay Hundreds of Millions in Sports Sponsorship

Heckuva Bailout: Citi and AIG Still Pay Hundreds of Millions in Sports Sponsorship

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. November 24, 2008.
"This type of spending is indefensible and unacceptable to Citigroup's new partner and largest investor: the American taxpayer."

Who Is in Charge? Economic Crisis Worsens Because of Transitional Power Vacuum

Who Is in Charge? Economic Crisis Worsens Because of Transitional Power Vacuum

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: PEEK. November 21, 2008.
Yet another parallel between 2008 and 1932. Who Is in Charge?

Obama, the Senate, and China ... All Eying the Big 3

Obama, the Senate, and China ... All Eying the Big 3

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. November 21, 2008.
"If I was GM’s CEO, I’d be on a plane to China."

America in Free Fall

America in Free Fall

Robert L. Borosage, Campaign for America's Future. November 21, 2008.
Congress might adjourn without acting on the deepening economic crisis, leaving Obama to inherit the catastrophe.

Econ-ocalypse: Dow Drops Below 7,600, No Deal Reached on Auto Bailout

Econ-ocalypse: Dow Drops Below 7,600, No Deal Reached on Auto Bailout

Ian Welsh, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. November 20, 2008.
There is no technical support below 8K, so where it ends now is not known.

The Coming Econ-ocalypse: Job Markets Tank

The Coming Econ-ocalypse: Job Markets Tank

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. November 20, 2008.
I don't want to alarm anyone, but the job market appears to be in pretty horrendous shape.

How to Stop the Looming Depression Without Lining Fat-Cat CEOs' Pockets

How to Stop the Looming Depression Without Lining Fat-Cat CEOs' Pockets

Mike Davis, Tomdispatch.com. November 19, 2008.
We are now at a crash site, and our priority should be to save the victims. Here's how we do that.

With One Phone Call, Bush Could Relieve the Economic Pain of Millions

With One Phone Call, Bush Could Relieve the Economic Pain of Millions

Staff, Office of Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. November 13, 2008.
With just one telephone call, the President could single-handedly jump start the U.S. economy. Why doesn't Bush make the call?

Treasury Inspector General: The Bailout Is 'a Mess'

Treasury Inspector General: The Bailout Is 'a Mess'

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. November 13, 2008.
It appears that Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is just making things up as he goes along.

How to End Our Financial Misery

How to End Our Financial Misery

Robert Pollin, The Nation. November 13, 2008.
A large-scale stimulus program is the only action that can possibly do the job.

Busted: AIG Caught Living High on the Hog with Taxpayers' Money (Again)

Busted: AIG Caught Living High on the Hog with Taxpayers' Money (Again)

Ben Armbruster, Think Progress AlterNet: Video. November 12, 2008.
AIG CEO Edward Liddy should be in jail.

Can Obama Stop the Bush Administration's Final Economic Heist?

Can Obama Stop the Bush Administration's Final Economic Heist?

Naomi Klein, NaomiKlein.com. November 6, 2008.
Terrible looting of public capital has a habit of taking place during periods of dramatic political transition, and Bush has one underway.

Now That the Election Is Over, the Fight for Economic Justice Begins

Now That the Election Is Over, the Fight for Economic Justice Begins

Medea Benjamin, Arun Gupta, CODEPINK Women for Peace: Action Blog. November 5, 2008.
Just like the '30s, this unprecedented crisis has given us the opportunity to fix America and create a productive, sustainable economy for all.

My Depression -- or Ours?

My Depression -- or Ours?

Tom Engelhardt, Tomdispatch.com. October 14, 2008.
The Bush administration managed to turn that misplaced fear we had after 9/11 into something like prophecy and bring down the house.

Recession? Depression? How Deep, How Far and What Can Be Done?

Recession? Depression? How Deep, How Far and What Can Be Done?

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. October 11, 2008.
A survey of what some of the best thinkers believe we're facing in the coming months and years -- and the best ways to prevent complete disaster.

Dow Dips Below 8,000; Anxiety, Anger at all Time Highs

Dow Dips Below 8,000; Anxiety, Anger at all Time Highs

Joshua Holland, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. October 10, 2008.
The long-held dominant economic paradigm is under fire.

AIG Blows Through Taxpayers' Money at the Ritz

AIG Blows Through Taxpayers' Money at the Ritz

Lisa Derrick, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. October 9, 2008.
Your tax dollars at work ... er ... play.

AIG Execs Receive a Flogging from Congress

AIG Execs Receive a Flogging from Congress

Lagan Sebert, American News Project AlterNet: Video. October 8, 2008.
Watch as AIG CEOs Robert Willumstad and Martin Sullivan get harshly criticized by members of Congress.

The Age of Unbridled Consumption Just Ended

The Age of Unbridled Consumption Just Ended

Lisa Wise, The Women's Media Center. October 3, 2008.
The economic crisis, however painful, will lead to at least one positive outcome.

How Will the Economic Crisis Impact Drug Use?

How Will the Economic Crisis Impact Drug Use?

Tony Newman, AlterNet. October 2, 2008.
Drug consumption probably won't go anywhere -- just our patterns of how we use them.

Washington Mutual: The Biggest Bank Meltdown in U.S. History

Washington Mutual: The Biggest Bank Meltdown in U.S. History

Liza Sabater, Culture Kitchen AlterNet: PEEK. September 26, 2008.
And of course, it's my bank.