Category Archives: Economic Policy

Conservative Studies: Another Case Study In Just Making Stuff Up.

Posted on Saturday, April 20, 2013 by Ken

Several days ago I posted  about a George Will quote from last Sunday: “Conservatism begins by facing facts.” Beyond Will’s own record of willfully lying whenever he feels like it the last several weeks have seen the dismantling of two widely … Continue reading →

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The GOP Road to 2016, One Fool at a Time: Scott Walker

Posted on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 by Cindy Rose

Wisconsin’s little twerp of a Governor is writing his memoir, which is leading many to believe he”l make a bid for the GOP nomination in 2016. Not for nothin’, but if I was a Republican I’d want a Presidential candidate … Continue reading →

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Mayor Bloomberg “Just Sustaining It” Until His Term Ends

Posted on Monday, March 11, 2013 by Cindy Rose

I’m tired of Michael Bloomberg, and luckily, his run as Mayor of New York City will be over at the end of this year. I didn’t always dislike him, he’s been an effective mayor in some respects; but he seems … Continue reading →

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Republicans Eager to Let the Sequester Go Through

Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 by Doug Marquardt

John Boehner and his right-wing cronies have been lying to the American people with the charge that the President wants to destroy the economy with the “Obama Sequester” (their title). As if Americans are that dumb that they’d forget the … Continue reading →

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England’s Austerity Measures Lead To Credit Rating Downgrade

Posted on Friday, February 22, 2013 by Ken

In the latest example of austerity crippling economic growth, England’s credit rating has been downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service. Moody’s cited continued sluggish economic growth paired with continuing budget deficits in the decision.  “We expect the country’s debt will continue to … Continue reading →

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Mr. Obama, Tear Down the Private Profit Prisons

Posted on Sunday, February 17, 2013 by Marc Belisle

“…men who so uneasily tolerate superiors patiently suffer a master, and show themselves proud and servile at the same time.” –Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America In 2007, a teenager in a depressed county of Northeastern Pennsylvania, recently bereft of … Continue reading →

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Scarborough Gets It Doubly Wrong

Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2013 by Ken

Paul Krugman was a recent guest on Morning Joe.  That appearance led Joe Scarborough to write an opinion piece titled Paul Krugman vs. the world.  Scarborough starts off on a bad note with an attempted bastardization of Krugman’s position on deficit spending:  Mr. … Continue reading →

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35 Months and Counting

Posted on Thursday, February 7, 2013 by Doug Marquardt

The graph says it all …

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Jindal’s Budget Still Balanced on the Backs of the Poor

Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 by Cindy Rose

Louisiana’s Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) has reversed himself on his plan to stop providing hospice care for medicaid patients, which we told you about in an earlier post. Lest you think it’s a sign of a kinder, gentler Governor, think … Continue reading →

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Gerrymandering, Jury-Rigging and Judicial Rewriting Are the Wave of the Future, Conservative Soldiers!

Posted on Sunday, January 27, 2013 by Marc Belisle

Greetings and salutations, fellow captains of industry and our Republican lapdogs!  I’m wiring you this electronic mail-o-gram from the deck of my mega-yacht Duchess’ Bounty.  What wizardry is this, you may ask, that such a feat is possible from the … Continue reading →

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