Mike's Blog Round Up
May 7, 2018

Economist’s View: When an employer or industry dominates a local job market, wages stagnate.

Zandar Versus the Stupid: When Seattle began debating a payroll tax for large companies there, Amazon brought its current expansion to a halt.

Feministing: When hurricane season comes, will Houston and Puerto Rico be ready?

Eclectablog: When Trump jettisons the Iran nuclear deal, the aftermath could make the Iraq War look like a walk in the park.

Speaking of which, your quote of the day:
"If some of these folks think that it's time to launch a war [against Iran], they should say so." (President Barack Obama, March 6, 200.)

Guest blogging Mike's Blog Round Up this week is Jon Perr from Perrspectives. Send your tips, recommendations, comments and angst to mbru AT crooksandliars DOT com.

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