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About Thomas Palley

Thomas Palley is an independent economist living in Washington DC. He founded Economics for Democratic & Open Societies and is co-editor, Review of Keynesian Economics

A crisis made in the USA: why Russia will likely invade Ukraine

January 17, 2022 by Thomas Palley 3 Comments

“The current crisis is made in the USA, but the US can still defuse it by stepping back and agreeing to a demilitarized zone in Eastern Europe. However, that is unlikely to happen as it would contradict Neocon doctrine and go against the character and history of the country. President Biden would also be further politically damaged. In effect, he too has been boxed in by the Neocon operatives in the State Department, the Pentagon, and his own National Security Council.”

Sanders: the red scare

February 19, 2020 by Thomas Palley Leave a Comment

‘Both Democrats and Republicans are now engaged in a campaign against Bernie Sanders aimed at frightening voters and preventing change. Ironically, the fear-mongering of the Democratic establishment is even more dangerous than that of Trump and the Republican Party.’

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