Author: BooMan

Military Spending Has to Be on the Table

Lawrence Korb provides the kind of constructive criticism of the “spending freeze” that I would like to see a lot more of from progressives. Military spending is an issue that progressives need to get on the table,...

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Reaction to the SOTU

I expected the reaction of the progressive blogosphere to this speech to be harsh, but it hasn’t been for the most part and I am not sure why. As best as I can guess, it’s because this speech reminded people why they...

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State of the Union

Here’s is some advance copy of the president’s State of the Union speech. EMBARGOED UNTIL DELIVERY January 27, 2010 Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery The State of the Union Wednesday,...

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RIP, Howard Zinn

Take a moment to remember and mourn Doctor Zinn. His passing reminds me that the New York public schools used to be among the best in the country. Dr. Zinn taught the other side of history. Most people don’t even know that...

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How to Relax Your Wingnut Kin

One way to get along with your Palinite relatives during family get-togethers is to talk about Democrats that everyone can agree to hate. Like these folks: John and Elizabeth Edwards, whose marriage received outsized attention...

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