Month: February 2010

Picking on Commenters

Predictably, the comment threads at right-wing sites are filled with calls to “Buy More AMMO!”, “Start the Impeachment drum roll!”, and “stop…a thug who needs to be physically subdued.”...

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Looking Ahead

One year ago our nation, and much of this world, was in a state of panic and turmoil. Companies and industries were shedding jobs faster than we could count. The stock market was tanking in front of our eyes. Waking up every...

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The Plan is Posted

The Obama health care plan is now posted at the White House website. There is some initial analysis at the New York Times. No, there is no public option. The bill generally follows the Senate bill for both good (no Stupak...

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The Next Election Syndrome

”In my father’s day, you legislated for four years and campaigned for two; now it’s full time,” Bayh said this week. ”It never stops. My bottom line is that there are a lot of really good people...

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