The hidden risks of a cashless society

From The New York Times: Few countries have been moving toward a cashless society as fast as Sweden. But cash is being squeezed out so quickly – with half the nation’s retailers predicting they will stop accepting bills before 2025 – that the …

READ MORE

THE ATTACK ON THE FEDERALIST SOCIETY IS SILLY

Today’s Kavanaugh hearing appears to have descended into chaos. Amid the hooting and hollering is the accusation by Senator Durbin that Kavanaugh is the nominee of the Federalist Society. Untrue. But if it were true, I’d be happy about that (and Trump’s …

READ MORE

If those in charge of our society – politicians, corporate executives, and owners of press and television – can dominate our ideas, they will be secure in their power. They will not need soldiers patrolling the streets. We will control ourselves.

Most are familiar with this author of “A People’s History of the United States.” This quote is as relevant as ever. We police each other in ways that enable the few to control the many. h/t Air-Walker