Economics and Investing:

Higher taxes in Australia: Queensland flood levy ‘crazy’ amid price rises

Dead ahead: State and city pension FAILURES!

QE2, QE3,… The Most Predictable Financial Calamity in History. (Thanks to Siggy for the link.)

John R. suggested this: Paper Money Madness: Inflation-Fueled Economic Growth Does Not Indicate That An Economy Is Getting Stronger

John also set this: Peter Schiff: China to Unleash US ‘Inflation Nightmare’

Items from The Economatrix:

Oil To Exceed $150 A Barrel, “Probably Go Over $200”  

The Day After The Dollar Crashes–A Survival Guide For The Rise Of The New World Order  

Dow Average Nears 12,000 as Tech Stocks Climb  

Headed For Another Financial Meltdown?