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In reply to the discussion: Joseph Stiglitz : The end of neoliberalism and the rebirth of history [View all]X_Digger
(18,585 posts)31. Something to ponder, however, is this..
War, world-wide is at points never seen so low.
Hunger, world-wide is at it's lowest point ever.
Literacy, world-wide, has never been higher.
Infant mortality- historically low levels.
Teen pregnancy (at least in the US, haven't checked world-wide)- down to historic lows.
Average life expectancy globally is up.
HS Graduation rates (again, US only)- highest they've ever been.
Violent crime in general (both world-wide and in the US generally)- is down compared to even 20 years ago.
In spite of all the inequality and vitriol spouted by right-wing ideologues daily, we're actually doing okay.
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Joseph Stiglitz : The end of neoliberalism and the rebirth of history [View all]
Celerity
Nov 2019
OP
I agree with you, and I have the bad habit of not reading other people's posts b4 posting mine
Perseus
Nov 2019
#5
being right handed is 'human nature' but we don't have to do everything right handed
certainot
Nov 2019
#75
trump 'ascended' mainly for two reasons - the 'left's' ignorance of talk radio, russian use of it
certainot
Nov 2019
#84
That stood out first thing as well, democracy is seriously at risk. Americans
appalachiablue
Nov 2019
#26
I liked your post, and believe CEO salaries and definitely bonuses should be capped.
PatrickforO
Nov 2019
#9
The neo-liberal corporate narrative pervades the news media that is owned by... corporations
Eyeball_Kid
Nov 2019
#12
Never forget that both Jeffrey Sachs and Joseph Stiglitz supported neo-liberalism
malaise
Nov 2019
#22
We were the idiots that voted for the idiots that lowered the top tax rate!
FiveGoodMen
Nov 2019
#42
Top Tax Rate On Income - They Grow Their Wealth By Buying Appreciating Assets And Never Pay
DanieRains
Nov 2019
#49
So, one measure, suicide? That's it? More children are going to bed satiated..
X_Digger
Nov 2019
#39
Statistics and people say Anmericans are struggling regardless of your personal shots
Bradshaw3
Nov 2019
#88
Telling a person that their focus is demonstrably myopic is a personal attack?
X_Digger
Nov 2019
#91
I'm not being US centric, thanks. But your bias is showing through, loud & clear. n/t
X_Digger
Dec 2019
#117
Are there counter stats that say that deaths from war are increasing over time? hunger?
X_Digger
Nov 2019
#60
Hunger is growing, homelessness is growing, infant mortality is growing, illiteracy is growing...
Doremus
Nov 2019
#67
If you look at the long tail, yes, hunger is variable. Nothing like it was, even in 2003, or 1993.
X_Digger
Nov 2019
#61
I think perspective is important. Pull your nose up out of the weeds sometimes. n/t
X_Digger
Dec 2019
#124
I'm very politically aware, so how have I completely missed 40 years of this?
CaptainTruth
Nov 2019
#48
hopefully this helps, I would be happy to deal with any remaining questions after this
Celerity
Nov 2019
#51
it has actual definitions, and different permutations, to only dismiss it as a smear is disingenuous
Celerity
Nov 2019
#57
simply not true, there are multiple forms of neoliberalism, and it is simply an attempt to stifle
Celerity
Dec 2019
#104
Elites blah blah blah neoliberals both sides Wall Street Democrats bad, university professor sez.
betsuni
Nov 2019
#78
I think you need to re-read Stiglitz's bio, he is not just some 'university professor'
Celerity
Dec 2019
#105
Ridiculous, and he was Bill Clinton's chief economist, a Cabinet member, was 2nd in command
Celerity
Dec 2019
#109
When Democratic presidents have to deal with Republican majorities in the legislature,
betsuni
Dec 2019
#110
you are injecting something that had nothing to do with the discussion into this
Celerity
Dec 2019
#111