Why Republicans Should NEVER Be Taken Seriously
Because it's all a big joke. Imagine pulling a stunt like this in the private sector. 497Hatch F7 Add transition relief for the excise tax on high cost insurance plans…
What Those Against The Public Option Are Really Fighting For
h/t June - Thanks! WATCH IT! (Okay, click on the link because I can't embed the video. Sheesh, technology drives me crazy some times!) Update: video embedded - UI Protect…
How ACORN Helped Defund the Entire Military Industrial Complex
Well, maybe not all -- but there's some nervousness out there. After yesterday's post on why reducing spending and government is so tough -- today I find that Congress has just enacted a way to really cut back on expenditures that I whole heartedly endorse:
The Brain Drain
There's a disturbing dynamic taking place - Highly educated, skilled immigrants are leaving the U.S. Why should we care? Because immigrants are critical to the country's long-term economic health. Despite…
Tuesday Open Thread
I know you've all been waiting to see this (or at least I have). I present to you Tom DeLay "Wild Thing." His dance didn't score very well, so I'm…
Someone Needs To Update Mike Castle’s Talking Points
Steve Benen at Washington Monthly reports on a health care forum held by Rep. Eric Cantor and Rep. Bobby Scott in Virginia: Cantor was pressed, however, on a couple areas…
amsterdam is teh awesome
So far I have dodged at least a dozen bikes and talked to a few locals. People hate George Bush and still hate us for him. Obama is sort of…
Fixing The Baucus Bill
Last week after months of negotiating, Max Baucus released his version of the health care reform bill. It was one a bill that had a rare bipartisan agreement - both…