Not Funny
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The obvious conclusion from recent studies is that humor not only makes political satire go down easier—it stops people from feeling the rage that might have motivated them to change things.
Elsewhere?
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It is nothing short of amazing that a company with 50 million customers wouldn’t provide any customer service whatsoever.
The Politics of Unemployment
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Republicans can stop joking around: they know as well as anyone that paying off the jobless is the best way to keep people from rioting in the streets—and them in power.
Trade Negotiations, Depression Edition
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Nations that think they can export their way out of the depression are kidding themselves.
Bank Reform Made Simple
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The corrupt system remains in place. But victims will receive warnings before and after they get fleeced.
