Commodities markets look free...to be rigged, that is.

JPMorgan looks like they are about to cut a deal concerning the rigging of energy markets. This comes right on the tail of news about aluminum markets having been rigged by some of the biggest players. Gee, could anyone have any questionable motives for pushing hard for smaller government and less effective regulations?

Fracking isn't without consequences

Walter Brasch on The Moderate Voice writes about the dangers that those in a rush to profit from fracking aren't paying nearly enough attention to safety. If we need the energy the corporations going after it should at least give due consideration to the safety of everyone involved.