Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s deficit-reduction alternative is superior to the Bowles-Simpson “chairmen’s mark”
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: A liberal member of President Obama’s deficit-reduction commission released an alternative plan to reign in federal red ink, a proposal she says “protects the poor and the middle-class.” Deficit Reduction Alternative ‘Protects Poor, Middle-Class,’ Beats Obama Targets: Advertisement Rep. Jan Schakowsky unveiled her plan last week an alternative to the proposal by … Read more
The banksters of Wall Street are a “socially useless activity”
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The New Yorker this week published a thought provoking article by John Cassidy, What Good Is Wall Street? (Much of what investment bankers do is socially worthless) that examines the social utility of the banksters of Wall Street in our economy (excerpt)(emphasis added): Yet Wall Street’s role in financing new businesses is … Read more
The Munk Debate: Frist v. Dean on “I would rather get sick in America than Canada”
Great debate footage on America's healthcare system featuring former Senator Dr. Bill Frist and former presidential candidate and DNC chair Dr. Howard Dean. Excellent! Munk Debate on Health Care from Sherry Naylor on Vimeo.
Korea: 60th Anniversary of the “Frozen Chosin”
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: With the recent increase in hostilities from the "Hermit Kingdom" of North Korea against South Korea, it is appropriate to remember what has become known as the "forgotten war," the Korean War (1950-1953). November 26 marks the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. The fighting around Chosin … Read more
Record corporate profits – so where are all those private sector jobs?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: We are told by supply-sider Republicans that we must give tax cuts and transfer the nation's wealth to corporations and the investor class, the "two percenters," because they are the "job creators" of our economy. Uh-huh. So how did this Gilded Age revival work out over the past decade? Repost: The Bush … Read more
(Repost) The Wasilla Hillbillies: Thanksgiving Special
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Sarah Palin stars in the situation comedy hit of the new television season, The Wasilla Hillbillies. This week, the show presents its Thanksgiving Special (episode 13). In this episode, Sarah decides that if she can't be president she can still pretend to be one by pardoning a turkey for Thanksgiving. Only Sarah … Read more
Texas jury nails “The Hammer”
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: It couldn't happen to a more deserving guy. "Hot Tub Tom" looks a little stunned, doesn't he? A Texas jury on Wednesday found Tom DeLay, the former House majority leader, guilty in a money-laundering trial involving contributions to political campaigns. Ex-House Leader DeLay Found Guilty in Texas Case: Jurors deliberated for 19 hours before … Read more
