71 online
 
Most Popular Choices
Share on Facebook 2 Printer Friendly Page More Sharing
Best Web OpEds   

Why the Financial Collapse?

Quicklink Submitted By   2 comments
Message Douglas C. Smyth
Become a Fan
  (6 fans)
The financial collapse is not because of the sub-prime meltdown; that was only the trigger. The collapse has much deeper roots, in the politics and policies ushered in by Reagan in 1980, and still dominant until early in 2008.

The solution is to repudiate conservative economic policies, not just to bail out the banks, but to rebuild the foundations for a mass consumption society.
Read the rest of the story HERE:

At www.roman-empire-america-now.com
Rate It | View Ratings

Douglas C. Smyth Social Media Pages: Facebook page url on login Profile not filled in       Twitter page url on login Profile not filled in       Linkedin page url on login Profile not filled in       Instagram page url on login Profile not filled in

I am a writer and retired college teacher. I taught college courses in Economics and Political Science (I've a Ph.D) and I've written as a free-lancer for various publications.

Go To Commenting
The views expressed herein are the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of this website or its editors.
Writers Guidelines

 
Contact AuthorContact Author Contact EditorContact Editor Author PageView Authors' Articles
Support OpEdNews

OpEdNews depends upon can't survive without your help.

If you value this article and the work of OpEdNews, please either Donate or Purchase a premium membership.

STAY IN THE KNOW
If you've enjoyed this, sign up for our daily or weekly newsletter to get lots of great progressive content.
Daily Weekly     OpEd News Newsletter
Name
Email
   (Opens new browser window)
 

Most Popular Articles by this Author:     (View All Most Popular Articles by this Author)

McCain, Georgia and a New Cold War

To View Comments or Join the Conversation:

Tell A Friend