Well done, folks: When it comes to pursuing federal largess, most of the states that oppose the 2010 health care law have refused to let either principle or politics block their paths to the trough. If Washington is doling out dollars, Republican governors and legislators typically figure they might as well get their share. Then …
Archives for August 2011
Should Be a Fun Day
Looks like people have weighed their options and now a not insignificant number of people have decided we haven’t had enough brinksmanship. I would not be surprised to see the debt deal blow up, or maybe it is all just kabuki.
It’s Not Me, It’s You
Here’s a breakup song for all of you who have finally had it with Obama, the Democrats or our political system, whichever is appropriate. Believe me, I understand the feeling. I have house guests coming for a couple of days, so I won’t be around to feel and/or share your pain, but here’s an open …
Picking Through a Shit Sandwich
There’s general consensus that the caca on white bread served up by Congress is, indeed, a shit sandwich. Kevin Drum and James Fallows are fairly representative, but you can comfort yourself with the White House spin if you think fairy tales can come true. Paul Krugman has the “Obama surrendered” column of the day. He …
Early Morning Open Thread: Lammas Greetings
Per Wikipedia, “August 1 is Lammas Day (loaf-mass day), the festival of the wheat harvest, and is the first harvest festival of the year. On this day it was customary to bring to church a loaf made from the new crop.” __ Neotraditionalists prefer some variation on Lughnasadh, either because Lammas is ‘too Xtian-centric’ or …
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Murdoch’s Media, National Security & “The Innocent Have Nothing to Hide”
Drafted this last night, and eventually decided it was a little too inside-baseball, especially since so many people would prefer to devote their free time to freaking out about the Neverending Debt-Ceiling Debacle. But after Cole’s ISP post Sunday afternoon… That subsector of Rupertdammerung known as “Hackgate” may have found its Frank Wills. According to …
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