Monday, February 13, 2012

New articles section

Check out the new "Articles" tab for some interesting reads. Headlines include:

Libertarian Gary Johnson has been overlooked by America, but he deserves to be heard
Johnson, the former Republican Governor of New Mexico (1995-2003), was bidding for the Republican backing with a “common sense” campaign that was based more on cost-benefit analyses than ideology before being forced to change his party to Libertarian.

A documentry explains how marijuana can single handily take the economy from rags to riches
In a documentary by journalist Christof Putzel named The War on Weed, he clearly shows the economic benefits, among other interesting information.

Is technology helping or hurting the development of society?
Some People are naïve enough to think that advancements in technology only benefit society, whether that be by increasing efficiency or just by making life generally easier. There are many cases throughout history that refute this point though.

Why consumption spending is not the answer for the American economy
Need versus want comes up in a variety of classes especially marketing and economics; however they are viewed slightly differently from each viewpoint.


Is the NFL just another exploitation of corporation control in America?
The league has been labeled “entertainment” in numerous court cases, and I agree with this assessment. With all the halftime shows, the fireworks and half naked cheerleaders, the game sucks every last penny it can out of every season.