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Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Economists Warn Another Financial Crisis on the Way - Matthew Jaffe, ABC News SHARE
Financial experts say more stringent reform is needed to forestall an even bigger financial crisis.
Economists Warn Another Financial Crisis on the Way - Matthew Jaffe, ABC News SHARE
Financial experts say more stringent reform is needed to forestall an even bigger financial crisis.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Is The U.S. Economy Being Tanked By Mistake or By Intent? SHARE
The recent meltdown of the US economy may not be the result of 'mistakes' but deliberate design. Sound paranoid? Maybe not.
Is The U.S. Economy Being Tanked By Mistake or By Intent? SHARE
The recent meltdown of the US economy may not be the result of 'mistakes' but deliberate design. Sound paranoid? Maybe not.
Monday, November 30, 2009
An Open Letter To President Obama On Afghanistan SHARE
Instead of "change we can believe in," we are about one huge blow to America's future wellbeing. Obama is about to become a Bush-style "war president" and in so doing
he will drive the last nail into our economic coffin as well. If you want to have any future at all don't be passive this time. Making your voice heard now may be our last opportunity to turn this nation around.
An Open Letter To President Obama On Afghanistan SHARE
Instead of "change we can believe in," we are about one huge blow to America's future wellbeing. Obama is about to become a Bush-style "war president" and in so doing
he will drive the last nail into our economic coffin as well. If you want to have any future at all don't be passive this time. Making your voice heard now may be our last opportunity to turn this nation around.
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Friday, November 27, 2009
Taxing the Speculators by Paul Krugman SHARE
While a financial transactions tax would not completely prevent any future crisis, it could
generate substantial revenue while providing a useful check on reckless short-term speculation. Europe
is beginning to do it. But Geithner opposes it. Time for Geithner to go.
Taxing the Speculators by Paul Krugman SHARE
While a financial transactions tax would not completely prevent any future crisis, it could
generate substantial revenue while providing a useful check on reckless short-term speculation. Europe
is beginning to do it. But Geithner opposes it. Time for Geithner to go.
(2 comments)
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Eliot Spitzer: Obama Economic Policies Ineffective, A Continuation Of Bush SHARE
Spitzer takes aim at the administration's economic policies, accusing the Obama Administration of shying away from the kind of comprehensive reform that the financial system needs. The Obama administration is not so different from the Bush administration, he says, at least so far as their approach to the banking crisis goes:
Eliot Spitzer: Obama Economic Policies Ineffective, A Continuation Of Bush SHARE
Spitzer takes aim at the administration's economic policies, accusing the Obama Administration of shying away from the kind of comprehensive reform that the financial system needs. The Obama administration is not so different from the Bush administration, he says, at least so far as their approach to the banking crisis goes:
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Matthew Hoh, a Senior Official in Afghanistan Resigns in Protest over US Policy and Strategy in Afghanistan SHARE
A former Marine turned senior diplomat resigns in protest over the war in Afghanistan. Matthew Hoh, 36, a senior foreign service officer expresses his "doubts and reservations" about our current strategy and planned future strategy in Afghanistan in his letter of resignation. He says he "fails to see the value or the worth in the continued U.S. casualties or expenditures of resources in support of the Afghan government."
Matthew Hoh, a Senior Official in Afghanistan Resigns in Protest over US Policy and Strategy in Afghanistan SHARE
A former Marine turned senior diplomat resigns in protest over the war in Afghanistan. Matthew Hoh, 36, a senior foreign service officer expresses his "doubts and reservations" about our current strategy and planned future strategy in Afghanistan in his letter of resignation. He says he "fails to see the value or the worth in the continued U.S. casualties or expenditures of resources in support of the Afghan government."
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Does Obama Get It? by Bob Herbert, NY Times SHARE
President Obama should confront the employment crisis with a sense of urgency, but he has not shown he understands the gravity of the situation.
Does Obama Get It? by Bob Herbert, NY Times SHARE
President Obama should confront the employment crisis with a sense of urgency, but he has not shown he understands the gravity of the situation.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
From Baby-Sitting to Adoption---[Is Afghanistan a 'bad baby' to adopt?] SHARE
After eight years of work in Afghanistan, we still do not have a reliable Afghan society or government to justify our blood and expense in staying there despite the hazards of withdrawing from it. Time to tell the President "NO!" until we nationally discuss it. We are in bankruptcy nationally and can't afford this extended mess.
From Baby-Sitting to Adoption---[Is Afghanistan a 'bad baby' to adopt?] SHARE
After eight years of work in Afghanistan, we still do not have a reliable Afghan society or government to justify our blood and expense in staying there despite the hazards of withdrawing from it. Time to tell the President "NO!" until we nationally discuss it. We are in bankruptcy nationally and can't afford this extended mess.
Monday, August 24, 2009
All the President's Zombies SHARE
Reaganomics has failed to deliver what it promised, yet it continues to be an engine of obstructionism, wherein people still believe that government intervention is bad, and leaving the private sector to its own devices is good. Major reforms are stopped by it dead in their tracks.
All the President's Zombies SHARE
Reaganomics has failed to deliver what it promised, yet it continues to be an engine of obstructionism, wherein people still believe that government intervention is bad, and leaving the private sector to its own devices is good. Major reforms are stopped by it dead in their tracks.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Where did that bank bailout go? Watchdogs aren't sure SHARE
Although hundreds of well-trained eyes are watching over the $700 billion that Congress last year decided to spend bailing out the nation's financial sector, it's still difficult to answer some of the most basic questions about where the money went.
Where did that bank bailout go? Watchdogs aren't sure SHARE
Although hundreds of well-trained eyes are watching over the $700 billion that Congress last year decided to spend bailing out the nation's financial sector, it's still difficult to answer some of the most basic questions about where the money went.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
This Is Reform? SHARE
Giving consumers the choice of an efficient, government-run insurance plan would have moved us toward real cost control, but that option is gone. The public deserves better than a hopped up version of Medicare Part D for health insurance. It is a bonanza for the insurance companies and pharmaceuticals and another rip off for the public..
This Is Reform? SHARE
Giving consumers the choice of an efficient, government-run insurance plan would have moved us toward real cost control, but that option is gone. The public deserves better than a hopped up version of Medicare Part D for health insurance. It is a bonanza for the insurance companies and pharmaceuticals and another rip off for the public..
Friday, August 14, 2009
Republican Death Trip By PAUL KRUGMAN SHARE
We've seen that it is fruitless to try to appease the angry Republicans. They are not interested in accomodation. So much for Mr. Obama's dream of moving beyond divisive politics. How will Mr. Obama will deal with the death of his postpartisan dream? Like a deer in the headlights or like a passionate leader who moves on with his reform agenda?
Republican Death Trip By PAUL KRUGMAN SHARE
We've seen that it is fruitless to try to appease the angry Republicans. They are not interested in accomodation. So much for Mr. Obama's dream of moving beyond divisive politics. How will Mr. Obama will deal with the death of his postpartisan dream? Like a deer in the headlights or like a passionate leader who moves on with his reform agenda?
Friday, July 17, 2009
Push Must Now Come to Shove for Obama to Get Health Care SHARE
On health care, one need know just one fact: ~70% of the people want a public plan option, and are willing to pay higher taxes to get it. Yet, whether a public plan is in the bill remains highly uncertain. Only the interests of the permanent political class could be holding it up.
Push Must Now Come to Shove for Obama to Get Health Care SHARE
On health care, one need know just one fact: ~70% of the people want a public plan option, and are willing to pay higher taxes to get it. Yet, whether a public plan is in the bill remains highly uncertain. Only the interests of the permanent political class could be holding it up.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Health Deal Involving Key Players of Healthcare Industry Could Harbor Hidden Costs SHARE
As the White House trumpets big agreements, what the industry groups will be getting in return is rarely discussed.
Health Deal Involving Key Players of Healthcare Industry Could Harbor Hidden Costs SHARE
As the White House trumpets big agreements, what the industry groups will be getting in return is rarely discussed.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
We Need a Fairness Doctrine for Health Care Lobbying SHARE
It seems that big corporate health care is continuing to pump hundreds of millions of dollars into the pockets of our elected "representatives" in order
to subvert our democratic process. Even if it scares the hell out of conservatives, we need to enact a fairness doctrine to level the playing field on lobbying because our voices and our votes simply aren't convincing enough to our public servants anymore.
We Need a Fairness Doctrine for Health Care Lobbying SHARE
It seems that big corporate health care is continuing to pump hundreds of millions of dollars into the pockets of our elected "representatives" in order
to subvert our democratic process. Even if it scares the hell out of conservatives, we need to enact a fairness doctrine to level the playing field on lobbying because our voices and our votes simply aren't convincing enough to our public servants anymore.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Where in the World is Kathleen Sebelius? SHARE
I've seen a great variety of Republicans all over TV trying to bury the public option in an avalanche of lies. So, where are the Democrats? Where is the Obama administration? Where is Kathleen Sebelius? Why isn't she on every cable show pushing for the Obama plan at the critical time when the public has to be won over? Why aren't there dozens of people from the administration blanketing TV to make their case?
Where in the World is Kathleen Sebelius? SHARE
I've seen a great variety of Republicans all over TV trying to bury the public option in an avalanche of lies. So, where are the Democrats? Where is the Obama administration? Where is Kathleen Sebelius? Why isn't she on every cable show pushing for the Obama plan at the critical time when the public has to be won over? Why aren't there dozens of people from the administration blanketing TV to make their case?
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
America's Sea of Red Ink Was Years in the Making SHARE
In the debate about how the government racked up so much debt, there is enough blame to go around.
America's Sea of Red Ink Was Years in the Making SHARE
In the debate about how the government racked up so much debt, there is enough blame to go around.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Is Larry Summers Taking Kickbacks From the Banks He's Bailing Out? SHARE
A little-known company where Summers served on the board of directors received a $42 million investment from a group of investors, including three banks that Summers, Obama's effective "economy czar," has been doling out billions in bailout money to: Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley. The banks invested into a small startup company, Revolution Money, right at the time when Summers was administering the "stress test"
Is Larry Summers Taking Kickbacks From the Banks He's Bailing Out? SHARE
A little-known company where Summers served on the board of directors received a $42 million investment from a group of investors, including three banks that Summers, Obama's effective "economy czar," has been doling out billions in bailout money to: Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley. The banks invested into a small startup company, Revolution Money, right at the time when Summers was administering the "stress test"
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Rogues, Robes and Racists SHARE
Until someone can produce proof of words and actions on the part of Sotomayor that even approach the scale of key Republicans
some of whom have wielded the hot blade of racial divisiveness for years. To be now calling Sonia Sotomayor, the Supreme Court nominee, a racist
is rank hypocrisy.
Rogues, Robes and Racists SHARE
Until someone can produce proof of words and actions on the part of Sotomayor that even approach the scale of key Republicans
some of whom have wielded the hot blade of racial divisiveness for years. To be now calling Sonia Sotomayor, the Supreme Court nominee, a racist
is rank hypocrisy.
Monday, May 18, 2009
The Perfect vs. The Good: The Planet Can't Wait for A Perfect Climate Change Law SHARE
After all the years of denial, after all the years of inaction, we finally have a chance to do something major about climate change. Waxman-Markey is imperfect, it's disappointing in some respects, but it's action we can take now. And the planet won't wait.
The Perfect vs. The Good: The Planet Can't Wait for A Perfect Climate Change Law SHARE
After all the years of denial, after all the years of inaction, we finally have a chance to do something major about climate change. Waxman-Markey is imperfect, it's disappointing in some respects, but it's action we can take now. And the planet won't wait.
