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Ron Williams Phones It In

Filed in Delaware by on September 21, 2008 • 7 Comments

This could be a continuing series, I’m thinking. Today, Williams tells us what we already know, that Joe Biden is well within his rights to run for both his VP and Senate seats. Well, yes. And? He goes on not to take a position on whether this is a healthy electoral situation (it sure is […]

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Tales of the Economic Fallout

Filed in National by on September 21, 2008 • 3 Comments

Earlier in the week, Duffy asked to be pointed to some writing that might be in favor of or justify the current bailouts. I haven’t read anything other than fairly glib variations on the “too big to fail” theme, but here is some reading (and listening) of how we got here and some thinking that […]

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Bailout Nation — The Power Grab

Filed in National by on September 20, 2008 • 31 Comments

Unstable Isotope pointed us to this draft of the bailout legislation earlier today. Look closely (highlighting mine): (b) Necessary Actions.–The Secretary is authorized to take such actions as the Secretary deems necessary to carry out the authorities in this Act, including, without limitation: (1) appointing such employees as may be required to carry out the […]

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Camp Obama Comes to Delaware

Filed in Delaware by on September 20, 2008 • 11 Comments

I was talking to a NJ Dem Party official a few weeks ago and she told me that the recent one of these held in NJ drew more than 200 people from all over South Jersey. And that this event was not only inspiring, but damned fun. I’m posting the entire invitation below the jump, […]

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Leadership

Filed in National by on September 19, 2008 • 4 Comments

Obama is talking about addressing the issues (with his financial team in attendance) and urging some bipartisanship, while McCain is whining and contributing to his epic flail. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmfeesYmx1Y&eurl=http://www.jedreport.com/[/youtube] This is a brilliant side-by-side comparison (by The Jed report) of these two candidates addressing the current troubles.  And, frankly, McCain comes across much like his compatriots […]

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Bailout Nation, Part What?

Filed in National by on September 19, 2008 • 19 Comments

I’m losing track now. GM wants in on the action now. This is a company that can’t sell cars that consumers want, has leadership that thinks Climate Change is a crock and: Since GM CEO Rick Wagoner believes the oil spike was an act of God, however, it’s no wonder that GM and Ford were […]

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The

Filed in National by on September 19, 2008 • 31 Comments

I’m just posting this entry from Barry Ritholtz at The Big Picture in its entirety, because it is that good. From Mr. Ritholtz: “I am having a hard time keeping up with all of the bailouts and special facilities created for dealing with this crisis. Am I missing any? – Bear Stearns – Economic Stimulus […]

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Dudes! Good Luck With That!

Filed in National by on September 18, 2008 • 3 Comments

George “Macaca” Allen is headlining a GOP Minority Outreach Rally in Virgina. Are they doing this on purpose, or what?

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You Are A Sponsor of Man United — UPDATED

Filed in National by on September 18, 2008 • 27 Comments

Kevin Drum over at Mother Jones asks: Now that you, the American taxpayer, more or less own insurance giant AIG, it turns out that you, the American taxpayer, are also the principal sponsor of Manchester United, thanks to a four-year, $100 million sponsorship deal signed in 2006. So this got me curious: how is our […]

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American Socialism for the Rich

Filed in National by on September 18, 2008 • 27 Comments

This was made after the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac bailout and before Lehman Brothers. After I saw this, I noted that I didn’t hear one peep from the fake free marketers in the news yesterday or today. CNBC may be the exception, though…. “America is more communist than China is right now….” [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gZuG-52js0[/youtube] None of these […]

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A Glimpse of a Green Economy

Filed in National by on September 18, 2008 • 49 Comments
A Glimpse of a Green Economy

Tesla signs a lease to build a factory in San Jose, CA. Tesla Motors makes a high-performance electric sports car that not only goes fast, but can go for almost 250 miles on one charge. It is a boutique (but high demand) vehicle now, but Tesla ultimately wanted to build more affordable, more utilitarian cars. […]

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The Legacy of Conservatism

Filed in National by on September 18, 2008 • 15 Comments

This is not funny. Pressure is building on the pristine “AAA” rating of the United States after a federal bailout of American International Group Inc, the chairman of Standard & Poor’s sovereign ratings committee said on Wednesday. This is what happens when the people entrusted to run your government play by Nigerian email scam rules.

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McCain’s Royalty Thinks His Voters Are Rednecks

Filed in National by on September 17, 2008 • 2 Comments

Here ye! Here ye!  McCain surrogate, Her Royal Highness Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild, is speaking: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti60li-FwdQ[/youtube] There you have it. Speaking for normal (non-redneck) Americans everywhere, I’m feeling better identified with already.

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