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Debunking the Myth that Speculators Increase the Stability of Market Prices Saturday July 28, 2001 With the stock market so suceptible to manipulation it is clear that its volitility is of its own making.

No One Talked Sunday July 29, 2001 No one ever said the courts would be fair nor should we expect justice but sometimes the distance widens considerably from what should be and what happens. Mario deSantis helps us consider the gap.

You Owe Me One Monday July 30, 2001 Market Place spots shady dealings as inspectors look the other way. Mario deSantis is not amused. You must check out the links on this page to find out more about this astonishing story.

Economic Development in Saskatchewan: Additional Casinos Tuesday July 31, 2001 The face of growing social crisis in Saskatchewan the decision to increase the number of Casinos in the province seems bewildering.

Jean Chretien's Constitutional Economics: The Law of Network of Friends? Thursday August 2, 2001 Economic theories and the ironic twist of reality which seems to create new theories which are in fact just old theories with new names. Patronage is still just simply helping out a friend.

Genetically Modified Crops: A Matter of Life or Money Friday August 3, 2001 Mario deSantis lets us consider the problem of property and human rights in the light of what some thinkers have had to say about it late

Better Health Care Is A Change of Mind Sunday August 5, 2001 Mario deSantis gives us a clue as the rising cost of healthcare by pointing out that it is a top down structured operation and the top is the problem.

We must stop the economic mantra of productivity growth Thursday August 9, 2001 Mario deSantis wants us to realise that measuring growth and success and failure by creating something called productivity, is a foolish and misleading practice.

Debunking the Economics of Public Policies through Correlational Numbers Friday August 10, 2001 Public policies are being formulated upon statistics and often ones that are linked erroniously together. This article points out how dangerous and simply wrong this method of decision making is to us all.

Economic development before productivity growth, civic virtue before statistical correlation Saturday August 11, 2001 Mario deSantis explains to us the research that is going on with the use of "Social Capital" in the business world. This is a really positive concept and a welcomed change from other trends.

The Fraser Institute's Obsession with Numbers: Productivity Growth by Fewer Governmental Regulations and Fewer Pages Sunday August 12, 2001 Mario deSantis shows us the counter trend as the Fraser Institute condemns all government regulation.

The Fraser Institute: ignoring corporate welfare and eliminating welfare for the poor Sunday August 12, 2001 A recent report by the Fraser Institute clearly illustrates that we Canadians are a sorely divided bunch as wealth and wealth protection replace caring and sharing.

WOW! We are not alone in debunking Economics Scientism Tuesday August 14, 2001 Mario deSantis points to some bright light as academics look for more positive and human solutions in the realm of economics.

The hypocrisy of our leadership: Roy Romanow says "act like Canadians again" Thursday August 16, 2001 MPs get 20% and their government employees are offered 2.5%.

Lawyer Bob McKercher: "Ethics have become a moving target of escalating issues" Friday August 17, 2001 At a lawyer's convention ethics are no longer described as standards but rather now are seen as flexible, "moving target". Mario deSantis points out, "we have a problem."

Global Markets, the Cycle of Poverty and Deregulations: Brainwashing Canadians with the neoclassical dogma of the 'invisible hand' Saturday August 18, 2001 Mario deSantis takes us into the serious flaw in modern economic thinking which shapes political and public policies as he shows us that bad theory makes for bad policies.

Canadian Politics and Neoclassical Economics: Lack of Democracy and Ideological Hegemony Wednesday August 22, 2001 Mario deSantis is perplexed at the back room political games of this summer and wonders why we put up with this sort of thing.

Let Us Stop The GDP Number Game Sunday August 26, 2001 Mario deSantis says that emphasising the GDP is distracting us from the real issues and the real solutions.

James K. Galbraith: The Economic Gambling Casino and the Ups and Downs of Interest Rates Monday August 27, 2001 Here is an economist who recognises the folly in bouncing interest rates to control rather than guide the economy.

The General Equilibrium Theory of the Free Market: Loss of Freedom Tuesday August 28, 2001 Mario deSantis tells us about the work of British economist Paul Ormerod who condemns modern economic theory in his book the Death of Economics.

A Message to our Friendly Dictator Jean Chretien: Democracy is a Matter of Citizenship Wednesday August 29, 2001 Mario deSantis points out the problems of centralisation of power with in the Prime Minister's office and how on the whole it affects the well being of the country.

Neoclassical Economics versus System Dynamics Economics Friday August 31, 2001 Mario deSantis tells us about the work and conclusions drawn by Nobel prize winner James Tobin as the problem of determining public policy is dominated by neoclassical economists.

CanWest Becomes Bigger Monday September 3, 2001 Winnipeg's Asper family buy own Conrad Black and bad things get worse.

The Gospel of Conventional Economists: the Survival of the Fittest Monday September 3, 2001 Economist influence business and political leaders and they have fallen into an intellectual trap of accepting conventional dogma. Mario deSantis tells us to take a second look. Pay particular attention to the reference links in this article.

Statistician Bjorn Lomborg's wonderful world: a dangerously misleading picture Wednesday September 5, 2001 Mario deSantis is questioning the traditions of economics as we all see examples of market place confusion and the failure of "supply and demand" logic. This story requires a good deal of thought and to really get into the issue be sure to check out the references given with the article.

The Mantra of the Productivity Index: Increasing Profits against Wages Thursday September 6, 2001 Mario deSantis points out that wages of workers and desired profits seem to be grossly at odds with one another as the chant about productivity goes on and on.

The Global Financial Casino: While the Economy is Down Banks' Profits are Up Friday September 7, 2001 Here is how it works! Mario deSantis lets us in on the dirty little secret that explains how banks make enormous profits when things are getting tough for everyone.

Activist Susan George, the Trinity of Freedom and International Debt Wednesday September 21, 2001 The US government props up its bank who lend money to poor countries at inflated interest rates and demand political control and consessions.

My Day of 'America Under Attack': The Eradication of Terrorism and the Rebuilding of a Stronger Democracy Thursday September 13, 2001 We all need to talk about our feelings, the events we saw on television were not fiction but reality and we all understand that, today Mario deSantis tells us about his feelings.

America Under Attack by an Invisible Enemy Sunday September 16, 2001 Mario deSantis considers the plight of America and how our point of view can turns so quickly when faced with such a reality.

America Under Attack: What we need is not revenge but justice Tuesday September 18, 2001 Mario deSantis expresses his concern about the possibility of extremist reactions that would lower the American cause to the level of its terrorist enemy.

Conversation between Larry King and President Hosni Mubarak: Israelis and Palestinians recognize International Terrorism and commit to a ceasefire Tuesday September 18, 2001 Mario deSantis comments on the positive comments by Egypt's head of government and the reaching of a ceasefire between Israel and Palestine.

American Foreign Policies and Islamic Fanaticism Thursday September 20, 2001 Mario deSantis discusses the five to ten year plans of the United States and its allies in an effort to rid the world of terrorism from the Middle East.

We are capable to hate or to love: It's our choice Friday September 21, 2001 Mario deSantis is genuinely concerned about the atmosphere that is developing and offers some alternatives.

Humanity cannot afford the risk of a war: Christian Crusades against the Islamic 'Jihad' Saturday September 22, 2001 Mario deSantis warns of the tragic consequences of war when perhaps what the world is facing is "world crime".

Our Freedom: Languaging and Putting People Before Money (and War) Monday September 24, 2001 Mario deSantis discusses the use of language and the concepts that seem to float along with the rhetoric.

America Under Attack: Linear Thinking and System Thinking Tuesday September 25, 2001 Mario deSantis give us some important issues to consider today as he ponders the dangers of defining complex situations in overly simple terms. This story has some valuable links be sure to check them out.

National Post Writer Clifford Orwin's Views on Globalisation Wednesday September 26, 2001 University of Toronto's Clifford Orwin is a clever writer but exceeds Mario deSantis' sensibilities when he equates globalisation and democracy.

American Coalition and "Ceteris Paribus" Thursday September 27, 2001 Mario deSantis is concerned about recent pronouncements by the Italian Prime Minister and that Saudi Arabia is a part of the coalition. He worries that some loss of focus could already occurred

Truth and Opinion Polls Saturday September 29, 2001 Mario deSantis and Lorie Terry enlighten us on the conduct of the world's business as opinion poll government and rational thought seems to be in conflict with one another.

Our educational system should emphasize more learning and less corporate training Sunday September 30, 2001 "Getting and Spending we Lay waste our Powers..." The emphasis on training for the corporate world may be one of the major sources of problems in our world today.

Justice and Peace: neither a war between 'freedom and fear' nor 'against the infidels' Monday October 1, 2001 A plea for rational thought and awareness of consequences goes out from Mario deSantis who fears that revenge will prolong and intensify the suffering of vast numbers of people.

United States Foreign Policy and UN's Sanctions against Iraq: Humanity has no understanding for who is right or for who is wrong Tuesday October 2, 2001 Mario deSantis wonders if violence begets violence and if the UN sanctions against Iraq are something we should feel some responsibility.

Political and Corporate leadership Inherently Corrupt Wednesday October 3, 2001 The leaders pull monsterous wages and lay off thousands while begging for public money to waste. Mario deSantis is not impressed.

Aftermath of September 11: A culture of corporate and military power Thursday October 4, 2001 Mario deSantis makes the point that a war on poverty would make much better sense than a war on terrorism.

No More New Casinos In Saskatchewan Friday October 5, 2001 Legalised gambling brings in serious revenue but is it appropriate for our society and should it be allowed to propagate?

We need a change of mind for supporting our capitalistic freedom Sunday October 7, 2001 Mario deSantis increases our awareness of the need for restraint and tempered justice as the United States mounts its retailiation action against the Talaban and Terrorist organisations found there.

Just Drop The Debt Monday October 8, 2001 Much of the world's poverty and starvation could be eliminated by the wealth nations merely ending the international debts owed.

Adam Smith's Economic Sentiment: Anti-globalization movement versus the New World Order Tuesday October 9, 2001 Mario deSantis helps to consider the clash between proponents of globalization and what the eighteenth century economist Adam Smith was actually saying about trade.

September 11, 2001: Thoughts by some leading and understanding people Friday October 12, 2001 Mario deSantis shares with us some insight and probing thoughts that he has found addressing the issues of war and widening war.

Nobel Prize Winners In Economics Saturday October 13, 2001 Find out about the three winners and why they have achieved world distinction.

Nobel Peace Prize for 2001: UN and Sec. Gen Annan Saturday October 13, 2001 The United Nations has worked hard to achieve respect in the world and this award to it and its head man recognise its outstanding achievements.

Delegating Democracy To Experts Sunday October 14, 2001 Mario deSantis asks us to consider the way we grant to experts the direction of our lives and the future of our civilisation.

Is Capitalism's claim of social growth a lie? Wednesday October 17, 2001 Mario deSantis points out the simple foolishness of the blind faith that seems to prevail in the free market system.

War On Terrorism: a shorter version of the Pax Romana? Thursday October 18, 2001 Mario deSantis poses this interesting question as he ponders the vast wealth of the developed world when compared with the equally vast debt load of the underdeveloped world.

Fighting violence with violence: Defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld defends his words with the stick Friday October 19, 2001 Mario deSantis is uncomfortable with the escalation of seemingly unstoppable violence as the war that is evolving burns onward.

Is the war against Terrorism out of place and out of control? Friday October 19, 2001 Mario deSantis wonders if every nation decided to go it alone against terrorism in wars would there be consequences?

Honourable Allan Rock: Lives Before Money Saturday October 20, 2001 Minsiter of Health goes to generic form of drug to better prepare Canada to meet potential biological terrorist threat.

A Violent World and Today's Capitalism: US Airport Security, Social Inequalities and Shared Capitalism Saturday October 20, 2001 This story requires some very careful reading as Mario deSantis explains how poverty and crime are linked making capitalism the culprit in desabilising the United State's social environment.

Crime is intrinsic in our Free Market democracies: The cases of State Farm, SGI and PM Silvio Berlusconi Sunday October 21, 2001 Mario deSantis points out the oddity that the world is willing to wage war on terrorism but seems to ignore the causitive factors leading to widespread poverty and oppression.

Using the language of war rather than the language of peace: Do we need a star war to fight the evil-doers? Tuesday October 23, 2001 Mario deSantis discusses the US foreign policy in terms of its appropriateness both in dealing with this crisis but in dealing with the world.

The need of a new way of languaging: peace over war and democracy over hegemony Wednesday October 24. 2001 It so often seems like our world is simply overflowing with paradoxical situations. Mario deSantis explores the language used when issues are distorted.

Allan Rock and Tommy Thompson negotiate the price of cipro: private contract, rule of law, life and money Wednesday October 24, 2001 $2.00, $1.50, $1.00 going, going, gone! Will that be cash or credit card? Governments and Drug companies. Its easier when the Drug company is located in your own riding.

The Aftermath of September 11: Languaging versus Media Brainwashing Friday October 26, 2001 We strive to bring you interesting and informative material each day on these pages sometimes we hit the mark, other times we get close. Today's message from Mario deSantis is one that you can take to the bank. He has spotted something that will help us understand and continue to develop our understanding of the confusion we are informed of every day.

The Free Market of pharmaceutical drugs: either a fixed market or a monopoly market Friday October 26, 2001 The concept of a free market is a misconception and pharmaceutical companies demonstrate the worst of the concept.

Bombing Afghanistan for three weeks: Where is "good" when we fight 'evil?' Monday October 29, 2001 Mario deSantis worries that the pursuit of evil may in its self be an act of evil.

Democracy, Terrorism and the emergence of the Police State Wednesday October 31, 2001 Mario deSantis explains the troubling concerns he has about the further moves by government to establish law that will not just fight terrorism but may destroy what it is intended to protect.

Taking a break from our grief and visiting Arianna Online Wednesday October 31, 2001 Mario deSantis tells us about and urges us to visit one of America's famous and intelligent thinkers, a syndicated columnist and a frequent guest on Bill Maher's Politically Incorrect TV show.

Commodifying the price of lives and the carpet bombing of Afghanistan Thursday November 1, 2001 Is Christianity and economic politics somehow involved in the campaign being wages in Afghanistan? Mario deSantis poses some difficult questions.

A commentary on the effects of U.S. NeoClassical Mentality: Supporting coalition of policing forces rather than supporting people at large Friday November 2, 2001 Mario deSantis examines the minute by minute news world and realises the incongruity and underlying political agenda that is emerging in the climate South of the border.

The Breakdown of Democracy by elevating Technologies before People: polling, baggage screening machines, National Missile Defense system Monday November 5, 2001 Technology can be abused and the consequences might be far greater than not using technology at all. Mario deSantis gives us a disturbing look at how polls that are accurate now are useless in formulating policy.

The folly to protect long-term patent rights for pharmaceutical corporations Monday November 5, 2001 Mario deSantis makes a convincing argument that patent protection is a very big mistake with half the research money coming from the public.

What Happened to Saskatchewan? Turning the Social Contract into the Private Rule of Law Tuesday November 6, 2001 Mario deSantis spots the erosion in the agreement citizens have with their government and worries that laws may be used to abuse and confuse the public for political goals and private gain.

Slicking the Free Market with Oil and Defending it with Arms: The Carlyle Group and the Company of Friends Thursday November 8, 2001 Mario deSantis does his homework and researches his stories and this one needs to be read carefully, but just as important is checking out the sources yourself. Be sure to go to the links on this story.

President George Bush's policy of Divide and Conquer: having Do-gooders and more Evil-doers at home and abroad Friday November 9, 2001 There are times when it can be considered rhetorical overdosing. Mario deSantis presents us with some facts that attempt to put the rhetoric into perspective. Once again you are advised strongly to follow up this story by checking the references.

Berlusconi's War against Terrorism and Loss of Democracy Monday November 12, 2001 The affects of the U.S.A.'s war on terrorism are felt world wide. Mario gives us some insight with a European perspective of how these affects are shaking down across the sea.

Walter Robinson against 100 so-called Economists: defending tax cuts and balanced budgets against people's lives Tuesday November 13, 2001 Mario deSantis examines some of the recommendations of the Taxpayer's Federation and suggests that their recommendations to the Minister of Finance are woefully off base.

The New World Order: The visible hands of our leaders shape history and legitimize their stealing Thursday November 15, 2001 Mario deSantis voices concerns about the direction the world's leaders are taking as they combine agendas and merge mutual interests but seem to have lost sight of the interests of the world's population.

Dean Baker's Understanding of Economics: The Obsolescence of the Free Market and Monetary policies Friday November 16, 2001 The popular financial thinking of a large number of politicians and their advisors is well behind the modern curve of academic awareness and Mario deSantis points out some of the myths that some economists have uncovered.

Economic Fundamentalists Milton Friedman and Alan Greenspan: The Gospel of the Interest Rate and The Gospel of the Stock Market Saturday November 17, 2001 By developing an economy revolving around the stock market the 1% of the population own 50% of everything and presently all policies are directed toward their interests. Mario deSantis gives us some serious concerns about what is really going on.

Pushing Bush's Agenda using the War against Terrorism: Weakening people and Strengthening Oligarchy Sunday November 18, 2001 Is this a war of convenience, has Terrorism played into the hand of the United States President and the Multi-national corporations? Mario deSantis not only makes us wonder about this but gives us some solid evidence in the outstanding links on this page.

The economics of Dean Baker and Paul Krugman versus the economics of George Bush and Donald Rumsfeld Tuesday November 20, 2001 Mario deSantis gives us a chance to review the links and compare the two opposing views of the Econmic base line of the current United States/World crisis.

A question for Nobel Prize Winner Economist Milton Friedman: "How free is the Free Market?" Tuesday November 20, 2001 When to free trade supporters say that "trade protection is just fine thank you very much." Find out as Mario deSantis points out a serious exception that explains a lot of policy from governments everywhere.

No need to convert to the US dollar as our problem is one of constitution Wednesday November 21, 2001 Mario deSantis explains that it make no sense to consider shutting down our own monitary system.

Don Ching's SaskTel: conquering Australia at the Expensive of Saskatchewan Friday November 23, 2001 Long term investment in foreign capital projects by Government owned SaskTel raises serious questions by MLAs and citizens alike.

USURC is pushing Ken Fyke's recommendations: Less rural hospitals and more fraudulent researches Friday November 23, 2001 University of Saskatchewan's creative "let's make it up" research department wants province to "go for" implimenting the Fyke report.

A New Vision for Saskatchewan Government Insurance: SGI's Larry Fogg shoots for either No-Fault program or Tort program Saturday November 24, 2001 The Boss at SGI declares either "go no-fault or we'll get yah." The basic principles of SGI's system remain intact as does the unofficial motto "we decide".

The Pax Americana and Journalist Eric Margolis: waging war for oil? Sunday November 25, 2001 Mario deSantis points out the extraordinary close connections between the control of oil and political power on the whole planet.

The Myth of Dr. Henry Kissinger Tuesday November 27, 2001 Another American hero bights the dust as Mario deSantis discovers extensive documentation that condemns the work of the 1973 Peace Prize winner.

The Demise of the Loonie and Productivity Wednesday November 28, 2001 The National Post and many Ontario wizzards believe strongly that we ought to ditch our own money and become Americans. Mario deSantis explains why he disagrees with this loser attitude.

Dean Baker and mark Weisbrot: The Myth of the American Productivity Growth Wednesday November 28, 2001 Mario deSantis is constantly researching the issues that seem to be shaping our economic destiny and he has been discovering some remarkable legends with no basis in fact.

A Free Market Conspiracy? Joseph Stiglitz and the World Bank's four step program Thursday November 29, 2001 With the money men calling the shots the third world has no chance whatever of obtaining any success, their only course is to do as they are told and adopt a flawed economic system.

Multinational Bankrupt Enron: an example of colonization, greed, fraud, corruption, and gambling Friday November 30, 2001 Did someone say "private enterprise?" Mario deSantis tells us the remarkable story of American politics and very big oil money.

Alternate Media Saturday December 1, 2001 Mario deSantis passes on some ideas and concerns about the way stories are told by the commerical networks and publications.

The Mantra of the Private Contract: Hailing Free Market and Destroying People's Lives Sunday December 2, 2001 As so often is the case to grasp the whole you need to explore the details. Mario deSantis gives us the bottom line and leaves you to explore the references and discover the dangers of which he warns.

At last people's justice against the abuses of corporations: BC court awards $20,000 in punitive damages to employee Donald Marlowe Tuesday December 4, 2001 Mario deSantis lets us in on a landmark judgment while at the same time the corporate world goes all out to dampen individual attempts to defend against abuse. Be sure to check out the outstanding links with this story.

Washington Post Journalist Richard Cohen: Free Market, Enron and the President's Friends Tuesday December 4, 2001 Mario deSantis tells us about an interesting column that was in the Washington Post dealing with the Enron bankruptcy.

Democracy is not having our experts fixing everything, Democracy is in our own hearts Wednesday December 5, 2001 Democracy is the natural and normal way for people to organise themselves, it is interest to see how so many work to undermine the inevitable.

Bush's and Sharon's self fulfilling vision to wage wars against terrorism: Another war against the Palestine Authority? Thursday December 6, 2001 The confusion of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict are as confusing as ever and yet we see how this conflict is being mixed into the ideological table thumping that seems to be flung at everything. This thought provoking and well documented piece is Mario deSantis' five hundredth posting here. Congratulations Mario!