cassandra_m

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What the Books Look Like If We Reach our Debt Limit

Filed in National by cassandra_m on July 13, 2011 • 2 Comments

One of the astonishing things about the teajadi ambivalence over raising the debt limit is their contention that *not* raising the debt limit is not that big of a deal. Especially from the *personal responsibility* crowd who would be quick to condemn the kind of folks who overextend themselves and then decide to not pay their bills. But it shouldn’t be much of a surprise that the Welfare Queen DNA is sourced in today’s GOP.

President Obama’s Debt Deal Press Conference Today

Filed in National by cassandra_m on July 11, 2011 • 6 Comments

President Obama is scheduled to give a press conference at 11AM today to talk about the debt talks, and presumably make his case to “independent” voters. Feel free to use this thread to discuss or live blog.

The Big Uneasy

Filed in National by cassandra_m on July 11, 2011 • 2 Comments

You’ve probably seen Harry Shearer in his hysterical turn as Derek Smalls, the bassist from Spinal Tap — but he is also the host of a great radio program called Le Show.

A Nation of Socialists

Filed in National by cassandra_m on July 11, 2011 • 6 Comments

It is always amusing to listen to the teajadis and their bleats about socialism or redistributing wealth — especially since you know that most of them are some of the biggest beneficiaries of government handouts on the planet. Now we can see exactly how much redistribution Americans take advantage of and we don’t even *know* that these are government programs:

What Out of Control Spending Looks Like

Filed in National by cassandra_m on July 10, 2011 • 0 Comments

Since we’re still going to be focused on this narrative that the government spends too much, it is worth a look to see what it is the government is spending on (thanks to TPM)

Late Night Video — FDR Wins Again

Filed in National by cassandra_m on July 9, 2011 • 3 Comments

So did he call it, or did he call it? Somethings just never change — FDR talking about how Republicans would treat Social Security and employment:

Good Advice from President Clinton to President Obama (mostly)

Filed in National by cassandra_m on July 5, 2011 • 6 Comments

Don’t Blink.

Late Night Video — Informed Constituents Rule!

Filed in National by cassandra_m on July 4, 2011 • 1 Comment

Charlie Dent (R-PA) met with some of his constituents last week and they wanted to know why House Republicans were holding the debt ceiling hostage in order to NOT raise taxes on the wealthy.

Late Night Video — The Narrative of Conservative Victimization

Filed in National by cassandra_m on July 3, 2011 • 17 Comments

Jon Stewart breaks it all down for you. Again.

Why Should Increased Tax Revenues Be On the Table? Because Americans Support More Tax Revenues.

Filed in National by cassandra_m on July 3, 2011 • 41 Comments

Really, if you have been paying any attention at all to the deficit discussions over the past 6 months or so, you will know that the only people who are against increasing tax revenues — whether that is from increased taxes on the wealthy or closing of unneeded loopholes) — are Congressional Republicans. There has been a decent amount of polling about this over the past 6 months, polling that Bruce Bartlett has rounded up at his blog.