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Bank Run Burr and the failure of free market extremism

Bank Run Burr and the failure of free market extremism

by Thomas Mills | Mar 20, 2020 | coronavirus, Editor's Blog | 5 comments

Back during the financial crisis that led to the Great Recession, Richard Burr took the knowledge he got from being a Senator to tell his wife to pull as much money from their account as possible. He earned the nickname “Bank Run” Burr.  Now, he’s at it again, but on...
Clearly not ready to lead

Clearly not ready to lead

by Thomas Mills | Mar 18, 2020 | 2020 election, coronavirus, Editor's Blog | 8 comments

Yesterday, Governor Cooper ordered all bars and restaurants closed to halt the spread of the coronavirus. While it’s economically and socially painful, it’s a necessary step if we want to save lives. Other states have taken similar measures. All of Italy is...
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