Economics and Investing:

Silver Prices Beaten Down By a Strong Dollar

Chris G. recommended this: California and Bust . Chris notes that this article was recently referenced by Rush Limbaugh and in Zero Hedge.
 
Quick Fix In Europe? Dream On

 

Items from The Economatrix:

The End Of The Inflation/Deflation Debate

There is No Plan to Fix The Economy

Economists Agree:  We Are in a Depression

From California to New York, the Tide of Protests Keeps Rising

Some observations (circa 2007) from the late Derry Brownfield: Our Land is Collateral for the National Debt.

Occupy Wall Street:  The Word is Getting Out

More People Sought Unemployment Aid Last Week

Is US Economy Flirting with Modern-day Depression?