Monthly Archives: May 2014

TIME TO RESURRECT THE SHERMAN ANTITRUST ACT!

May 22, 2014  By Jack Jodell. I learned this past week, to my utter dismay, that the piggish multinational corporation AT & T had purchased American satellite TV provider DirecTV for $48 BILLION. They did so to protect themselves from … Continue reading

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WHAT THE HELL KIND OF COUNTRY HAVE WE BECOME SINCE 9/11/2001?

May 15, 2014  By Jack Jodell. I have deliberately withheld my personal comments and beliefs about the whistle-blowing actions of Chelsea (formerly Bradley) Manning and Edward Snowden. I did so under the assumption that, until their true stories and motives were … Continue reading

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“ALL THE PRESIDENTS’ BANKERS” – A NEW MUST-READ!

May 9, 2014  By Jack Jodell. I have just begun a new book that I am finding incredibly interesting. I would like to recommend to all who are as disgusted with the Wall Street banking industry as I am. It is called … Continue reading

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