Monthly Archives: January 2012

Bain and the Character of Capitalism

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

Perhaps the problem with Bain Capital is in how they played the game. Under capitalism some people will be fired and profits will be made in whatever way (legally, if not ethically) possible. One could imagine an apologetic capitalist who … Continue reading →

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Verizon, It’s Not How Much But How

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

It’s only $2. Had monthly phone or data rates inched up on all plans by less than a dollar, who would have noticed? These are hard times and consumers are accustomed to paying a little more, within reason. The problem … Continue reading →

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