About 99 percent of us have that sinking feeling
You know me and my wonky graphs. You also know I blog a lot about rising income inequality and that I think it’s a huge problem. So, this MOJO Power graph and the article it came with piqued my...
View ArticleThe Libertarian Dysfunction
Ron Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest the other night at the Republican Debate in South Carolina. Every time I have any dealings with libertarians, I always wind up saying something to myself to the effect...
View ArticleLate Night: A Few Good Smackdowns
Barney Frank explains to MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell why he couldn’t vote for the Obama-McConnell-Boehner bill. Barney comes on at about the 5:27 mark. The first five minutes are interesting too, but...
View ArticleSaturday Morning Open Thread: Libertarians Are Not Our Friends
Good Morning!! Sorry I’m posting this so late today. I’ve been pondering some issues that have been troubling me for a long time, and I keep getting stuck about how to write about them. I’m beginning...
View ArticleFriday Reads
Good Morning! I am enjoying the cooling effects of the new AC condenser. The last days of summer heat will be with us here in New Orleans for awhile so I am glad I could replace it. There are a bunch...
View ArticleTuesday Reads: Liberals, Libertarians, and Concern Trolls
Good Morning!! Between the Red Sox being in the World Series and having to have a root canal on Saturday, I’ve been a little bit disconnected from politics. The Sox won again last night in St. Louis,...
View ArticleLazy Saturday Reads
Good Morning!! Maybe it’s just me, but I think today must be the slowest news day yet in 2014. I’ve gathered a hodge-podge of reads for you, some that look back over the past year and some current...
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