Tag Archives: New Deal

Reagan’s wrecking crew

Posted on February 10, 2012 by oddmanout215

Where would America be without the two-term presidency of Ronald Reagan? Answering this question, Charles P. Pierce addressed the ghost of the Gipper on his 101st birthday: …You did more than anyone else to demolish the notion of a political … Continue reading →

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Brothers under the skin: Mitt and Jay-Z

Posted on January 21, 2012 by oddmanout215

The question on Bill Maher’s show was “Why do many people not like Mitt Romney?” Maher didn’t mention that Mittens looks soft and un-molded, like a pod creature in Invasion of the Body Snatchers that hasn’t yet assumed full human … Continue reading →

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Which side are you on, Dems?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by oddmanout215

Digby’s nicely distilled description of how Congressional Republicans continue to outmaneuver and cow Democrats — including world-class equivocator John Kerry — who are supposed to be protecting the social safety net: Note [Republican Sen. Jon] Kyl’s language: he never says … Continue reading →

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Instead of New Deal, No Deal

Posted on October 13, 2011 by oddmanout215

Robert Scheer’s reminder that we need a president whose policies help the 99 percent of Americans who are hurting, not the one percent who are extremely wealthy: … To accomplish that, we need a moratorium on bank-ordered evictions, along with … Continue reading →

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‘Drug corners’ story makes a sobering point

Posted on August 25, 2011 by oddmanout215

I know a talk radio host who has a passion for esoteric list-making — best NFL defensive linemen who are also convicted felons, best rockabilly guitarists who married their first cousins — that sort of thing. He invites listeners to … Continue reading →

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Just say no, in person, to Obamabots

Posted on July 31, 2011 by oddmanout215

Here’s part of an e-mail I recently received from Barack Obama’s spin doctors: David — As someone who got his start as a community organizer, President Obama’s entire career has revolved around the idea that ordinary people working together can … Continue reading →

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Christie & Obama: We do big, stupid things

Posted on February 17, 2011 by oddmanout215

… Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so I’ll take it that way. — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reacting to President Barack Obama’s use of the phrase “big things” Who’s more contemptible, Christie or Obama? The former is … Continue reading →

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David Brooks, a weasel in preacher’s clothing

Posted on January 15, 2011 by oddmanout215

Civility is a tree with deep roots, and without the roots, it can’t last. So what are those roots? They are failure, sin, weakness and ignorance. — David Brooks, Jan. 13, The New York Times Brooks should write speeches for … Continue reading →

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