Why we don’t care about teachers

This AlterNet article decries massive paydays C-level high tech executives, hedge fund managers and start up founders get in high-profile, record-setting deals. The writer compares massive earnings these people get to how many teachers that money could hire, presumably asserting that buying more teachers is a better way to spend that money. I'm struggling to … Continue reading Why we don’t care about teachers

All one percenters are not created equal

Bud Konheim, CEO and co-founder of fashion label Nicole Miller was recently vilified for his stupid comments. He was the latest percenter putting his foot where it doesn't belong. Of course the 99 percent went crazy, calling Konheim insensitive, out of touch, and of course much worse. While it's common these days to decry some one percent members … Continue reading All one percenters are not created equal

Why societal collapse is no big deal

You must accept that human civilization is over. This is what a small movement gaining adherents wants you to get. It's a good idea. Your death may come shortly after reading this. It could come tomorrow. We know this intellectually. Yet it rarely informs our daily acts. You doubt? How many items have you crossed … Continue reading Why societal collapse is no big deal