Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Devilstower at Daily Kos had an interesting historical post on some of the panics in America's past and the rich and powerful individuals who manipulated the markets to benefit from the panics they helped to create. You have the right to be played for a fool Read the entire post. I will … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: (President Barack Obama participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery Monday, May 25, 2009. White House Photo, Lawrence Jackson) From the White House blog On Memorial Day: The President returned from Camp David last night so that this morning he could have breakfast with … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The credit card reform bill signed by President Obama on Friday contained a rider attached to it permitting armed bears in national parks and wildlife refuges. OK. I guess I can understand that. I mean, hunting is not really a "sport" unless the bears are armed and can shoot back, right? It … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: BarbinMD at Daily Kos saves me the trouble with this must read post Countering Begala's Countering of Luntz Several weeks ago the king of Republican talking points, Frank Luntz, put out a memo outlining how the GOP could once again kill meaningful health care reform. And in what has become par for … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: President Obama signed the bill on Wednesday creating a 10-member commission with subpoena power to investigate the financial crisis. But somewhat troubling, Obama also issued a signing statement limiting the administration's duty to comply with its requests. As reported at the New York TimesThe Caucus Blog: [A]fter signing the bill, the White … Read more