The History Of Corporate Personhood Interference With US Democracy

"Have we reached the point where corporatism is triumphing over Democracy?"

Click on the link below for a summary of the issue:

Did Corporations Kill Democracy

Inflation: It's The Republicans Gaslighting Again

"Today, we take a look at the corporate price-gouging and massive profits happening under the cover of widespread inflation, all in the run-up to the midterm elections in which the GOP is running cover for corporations and blaming Democrats for price hikes."

Click on the link below for an in-depth podcast look at the causes of today's inflation (this includes MORE than inflation in indicting the Repugnants: listen to the end, which includes comments from past podcasts):

Pocketbook Pain and Corporate Profits

Inflation: What Is It And How To Tame It

"John Oliver discusses what causes inflation, what we’ve done about the current round of it, and, of course, makes the smartest investment of all time."

Click on the link below for a comical but enlightening view of a very serious problem that no one escapes:

Inflation: Last Week Tonight

A Science-Based Look At Economics

Economics is known as "The Dismal Science" for many reasons. It is a social science and, thus, there is less consensus of opinion among its experts than in the "Hard" sciences of physics, chemistry, geology, paleontology, archeology, et al (link). While there are many opinions on the economic spectrum, the two philosophies most visible in US economics presently are called Keynesian and Austrian (link):

• Keynesian: more government involvement (favored by the Democrats)
• Austrian: less government involvement (favored by the Republicans)

Please note: both of these views do not include extreme right-wing laissez faire capitalism (no limits on private enterprise) or left-wing socialism/communism (total control by the government of the means of production).

Now, which of these simple, basic binary views has been the most successful? I offer the following links that, on balance, seem to be more in support of the Keynesian view. If you disagree, please respond with evidence. Thanks.

The Keynesian/Austrian Debate

Five Positive Results of Keynesian Economics

Modern Monetary Theory (Keynesian) Defended

The Economy Under Democratic vs Republican Presidents

Democrats vs. Republicans: Which Is Better For the Economy?

FDR's "New Deal" And The End Of The "Great Depression

Why Conservatives hate fiscal policy

Inflation:

The Inflation Myth

Another round of Right-Wing Inflation Fear-Mongering

The idea that conservatives are better economic managers simply does not stand up

Republicans are inflation fear-mongering