Slope of Hope Blog Posts
Slope initially began as a blog, so this is where most of the website’s content resides. Here we have tens of thousands of posts dating back over a decade. These are listed in reverse chronological order. Click on any category icon below to see posts tagged with that particular subject, or click on a word in the category cloud on the right side of the screen for more specific choices.
Help to Become a Debt Slave
I talked about this on the wireless on 8 October with @IainLee on @BBC3CR c 8.20 am so I thought I would jot some thoughts down. (more…)
Deficit and Debt Difference
I watched/cringed the various live broadcasts today from the Senate and the White House, and something caught my attention that I’ve been meaning to mention: the difference between the “Deficit” and the “Debt.” (more…)
The Big Day
Some weeks ago, when President Obama stated firmly that he would not negotiate with the Republicans over the budget or the debt ceiling, I remarked to somebody that it wasn’t that encouraging for those wishing for a successful resolution of this crisis that the Republicans, particularly the Tea Party, were unlikely to pass a bill without concessions, and the Democrats were refusing to consider any concessions. After all, all that is required for default is a failure to agree anything to avoid it. (more…)
Isn’t This How Junkies Live?
So in these Pathetic States of America, with another can-kicking in progress, it seems apparent to me that this nation has much in common with an addicted, drug-addled crack-head leaning against the side of a derelict building in the sketchier part of town: (more…)
