GOD AND OIL PRICES

Cowboy hat By Jim Hightower - Fri., 5/9/08

At Exxon headquarters in Houston, management refers to the executive suite as “The god pod.” But while the honchos of the world’s biggest and richest oil corporation might think of themselves as holy omnipotents, most... [read more]

CORPORATE GREED STRANGLES HEALTH CARE

Cowboy hat By Jim Hightower - Thu., 5/8/08

When drug company arrogance combines with insurance company avarice, look out for an explosion of gouging.

The essential idea behind the establishment of an insurance industry was not to maximize the... [read more]

REPRESSIONS R US

Cowboy hat By Jim Hightower - Wed., 5/7/08

Trade shows can be fun. There are shows for boats, gardening, beer, and just about every other line of products, allowing attendees to look and learn, shop and sample. Imagine the excitement then, when a... [read more]

MIDDLE-CLASS ANGUISH

Cowboy hat By Jim Hightower - Tue., 5/6/08

The latest poll reveals that 81 percent of the American people believe our country is headed in the wrong direction. Gosh, why in the world would so many of us think such a thing?

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SPENDING YOUR STIMULUS CHECK

Cowboy hat By Jim Hightower - Mon., 5/5/08

I’m totally excited that our tax rebate checks are coming! Washington has turned into Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy, all rolled into one, now delivering $300 to $600 checks to nearly... [read more]