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Richard Backus is a journalist specializing in economics and politics.He has degrees in physics and engineering, and considerable experience in computer systems development. He is single, a good bridge player, and an enthusiastic tennis player.

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40 Comments


Monday, December 20, 2010 at 1:37:28 AM

Article : "Tim Geithner "Discovers" Exchange Rate Problem"

Overpopulation


Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 7:33:43 AM

Article : "Tim Geithner "Discovers" Exchange Rate Problem"

A minimum international wage is badly needed


Monday, December 13, 2010 at 11:30:38 AM

Article : "The Sins of Alan Greenspan"

Give credit where credit is due


Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 8:53:14 AM

Article : "Fox News -" The Spin Stops and the Lying, Distortions, and I"

The coming election


Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 5:23:25 AM

Article : "Government Deficit Spending is America's Last Best Hope for"

Tricked by Fox News


Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 5:12:05 AM

Article : "Government Deficit Spending is America's Last Best Hope for"

Money Matters


Friday, February 29, 2008 at 3:10:55 PM

Article : "The Emerging Third World US"

I am puzzled too Francis


Friday, February 29, 2008 at 2:58:24 PM

Article : "The Emerging Third World US"

Now be fair, Jim


Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 4:36:03 PM

Article : "A Flagrant Violation of the Constitution"

Betrayal by our Congress


Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 2:49:48 PM

Article : "The Case for Fair Trade"

Congress must act to save the U.S. working class


Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 2:27:38 PM

Article : "The Case for Fair Trade"

Thanks for your comment Robert


Friday, August 24, 2007 at 2:45:47 PM

Article : "Why Has Congress Failed Americans?"

The entire government has failed in its duties


Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 4:22:30 PM

Article : "Outsourcing Could Lead to Fascism in America"

Nice Comment


Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 4:09:30 PM

Article : "Outsourcing Could Lead to Fascism in America"

I'm with you on this one


Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 4:05:46 PM

Article : "Outsourcing Could Lead to Fascism in America"

I Meant exactly what I said


Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 3:57:58 PM

Article : "Outsourcing Could Lead to Fascism in America"

Right On


Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 11:24:00 AM

Article : "Ethics in Government"

Good Comment


Monday, April 2, 2007 at 3:32:05 AM

Article : "New hope for rednecksville"

Both Of Gary Denson's Articles


Monday, March 26, 2007 at 11:29:31 AM

Article : "The Globalization Hoax"

Globalization


Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 2:48:57 AM

Article : "Democracy Dreaming"

Democracy Dreaming


Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 3:19:00 AM

Article : "Democracy in America?"

Editing my submissions


Monday, February 5, 2007 at 10:24:46 PM

Article : "Healthy Political Faith"

Something has to be done


Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 4:59:18 AM

Article : "Open Letter to John Edwards"

The tricking of America


Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 6:57:17 AM

Article : "Class War Weapon of Choice – For the Holidays and All Days"

You are not alone,Pappy


Sunday, November 19, 2006 at 5:08:27 AM

Article : "Direct Democracy Lost in Florida and Colorado"

Most Internet contributors aren't sponsored


Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at 10:57:31 PM

Article : "Right Wing Perspective:
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Yes Amanda there are liars in government


Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 11:17:10 PM

Article : "David Brooks' Incredibly Misguided NY Times Op-ed"

Even a kept woman should show some discretion


Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 10:15:53 PM

Article : "Down The Drain:How Lack of Contractor Oversight Is Throwing"

Corruption in procurement by the US government


Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 9:44:44 AM

Article : "Right Wing Perspective:
Presiden
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Right on almost all your comments


Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 8:54:43 AM

Article : "Right Wing Perspective:
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I have read the extensive documentation regarding GW


Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 1:28:49 AM

Article : "Right Wing Perspective:
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Is there anyone out there supporting anything I write?


Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 12:56:37 AM

Article : "Right Wing Perspective:
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Temporary Safety is indeed an issue


Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 12:33:41 AM

Article : "Right Wing Perspective:
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I'm not backing off


Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 12:17:13 AM

Article : "Right Wing Perspective:
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I commend your efforts in pointing out these other quotes


Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 12:07:40 AM

Article : "Right Wing Perspective:
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I am in no way a Right Winger


Monday, October 9, 2006 at 9:14:46 AM

Article : "Right Wing Perspective:
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Yes I agree


Saturday, October 7, 2006 at 11:49:33 PM

Article : "A Fat Tax For Fat Cats"

The Politicians will never let that happen


Friday, October 6, 2006 at 12:06:29 AM

Article : "A Progressive and Populist Position on Illegal Immigration"

Whistling Dixie


Thursday, October 5, 2006 at 11:50:29 PM

Article : "Criminally Negligent Federal Officials"

It's All Just Cronyism


Thursday, October 5, 2006 at 12:18:30 AM

Article : "David Brooks: Spokesman for Economic Elitists"

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