The general reaction to Harry Reid’s announcement that he is including a public option in the Senate health care reform bill, along with a State opt-out has been to praise Harry for his courage and for “standing up for the American people.” Jane Hamsher, however, expresses her misgivings about the State level opt-out, because it […]
Sorry, Harry, It’s Not Enough Yet To Get Credit, Only Blame
October 26th, 2009 · Comments Off on Sorry, Harry, It’s Not Enough Yet To Get Credit, Only Blame
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Deficit Hawkism and National Suicide: Part One
October 26th, 2009 · Comments Off on Deficit Hawkism and National Suicide: Part One
Deficit Hawkism is the ideology that prioritizes bringing tax revenues and Government expenditures into balance ahead of other far more essential national needs and priorities. This “old time religion” used to be the exclusive province of Republicans, and was particularly important in hindering America’s recovery from the great depression of the 1930s and particularly for […]
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