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Taxing Termites, Wetlands, Volcanoes and Sacred Cows?
Anthony Watts WUWT UPDATE: The image previously displayed has been replaced with a more accurate representation – previous pinnacle image was misidentified as a termite mound in the Zemanta suggested images offered by WordPress.com to bloggers. Letter to the Editor … Continue reading
Yanis Varoufakis on Europe’s “Dickensian Workhouse” and the Fiscal Waterboarding of Spain
Capital Account RT Welcome to Capital Account. When we talk about bank recapitalizations or rescue plans, what usually captures headlines are dollar or euro amounts, the names of various abbreviated, bailout vehicles — be they the EFSF or the ESM … Continue reading
A Point of View: Do human rights really exist?
BBC News Do “human rights” really exist, when they can be so easily taken away, asks Will Self. I always feel slightly queasy when people begin talking about the humane treatment of animals. Of course, I know what they mean … Continue reading