Archive for the ‘Liberal’ Category

Glenn Beck Is a Racist Idiot

Glenn Beck Is a Racist Idiot Glenn Beck has always been a right-wing nut, and there are many of us who have believed for a long time that he was also a racist. On his June 24th show he removed any doubt anyone may have had. He is definitely a racist and even worse, ... continue reading...

Forgotten Men

They were the first black members of Congress Black History Month is almost over. I’m glad we still observe what some consider an anachronism that has outlived its usefulness. I used to feel that way, too. After all, the celebration has become a cliche. Each February, students and teachers go through the motions of acknowledging the contributions ... continue reading...

If You Liked Health Care, You’ll Love Afghanistan

If you’re depressed by the way the national debate about health care has been playing out, just wait until the rubber hits the road on Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Israel. If you’re enraged by the way Wall Street’s rescue has made us hostages to their recklessness, get ready for how the oil and coal industries ... continue reading...

Blowing Smoke on Warming, Clean Air

CORPORATE HOT air may be killing us in the fight for clean air. For evidence, let us go back 20 years, when the Edison Electric Institute, the lobbyist for America’s electric companies, opposed clean air amendments, saying the retooling of plants would be “unnecessarily expensive.’’ Dave Swanson, an institute senior vice president, claimed the provisions ... continue reading...

Where Will the Jobs Come From?

They are popping the bubbly on Wall Street. Million dollar bonuses; the Dow at 10,000; the casino is open again. Forget President Obama who says we can’t go back to an economy where finance pockets 40% of the profits. We’re already headed there. The current account deficit is down as Americans have cut back spending. But ... continue reading...

Don’t Bail on Wall Street Outrage

PRESIDENT OBAMA is far too absent of outrage over Wall Street’s continued abuses. As a candidate, he railed against its “greed and irresponsibility.’’ He had more to say in his first month in the White House, after finding out that Wall Street firms were still paying $18.4 billion in bonuses despite bringing America to its ... continue reading...

Obama’s First 250 Days: Defining a President’s Foreign Policy

The Obama foreign policy era officially began last week in Geneva. William Burns, Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs, met face-to-face with Iranian counterparts, enacting the president’s inaugural promise of engaging with strategic adversaries. Such diplomatic endeavors are only one part of a two-pronged strategy, however, as Washington also pursues military options to defend against ... continue reading...

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