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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Speaking of Ralph Nader
Monday, October 27, 2008
The Healthcare Plan Hierarchy
Friday, October 24, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
What Will Become of the Republican Party?
In the last week I have seen what I believe to be the beginning of the end for the Republican party as we know it today. First, I want to start with Alan Greenspan's testimony on capitol hill today:
This is striking. Is it possible that the republican party will now acknowledge that the government has a vital oversight role to play when it comes to the economy? I certainly hope so. I really respect what Greenspan did today. It takes a lot of courage to admit that the policies you championed as chairman of the federal reserve created an environment that enabled the largest economic crisis since the great depression.
The second major event I would like to talk about is Colin Powell's endorsement of Barack Obama. It was one of the most thoughtful moments I have seen throughout the course of this two year campaign. In addition to being an endorsement of Barack Obama, it was a rebuking of what the Republican party has become: one that has moved further to the right on domestic and foreign policy, values anti-intellectualism, and seeks to divide us rather than unite us.
Need evidence? Over the past week we heard Sarah Palin talk about the "real" America, and Michelle Bachman call for investigations into the anti-american members of congress (i.e. liberals). Take a look:
So what does this all mean? It's looking increasingly likely that November 4th will be a big win for the Democrats (gains in both houses of congress and the presidency). I believe that we are at a defining moment in our history, and that Barack Obama, like FDR before him, will usher in a new era of progressivism. The good news for the Republican party is that it will have some time to do some serious soul searching. My guess is that the party will become more moderate on social and economic issues, while continuing to advocate for small government and fiscal conservatism when possible. Personally, I'd welcome a return of the party of Barry Goldwater. At least then we could have an honest debate about the direction of the country.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
In Defense of Progressive Taxation
Monday, October 13, 2008
Paul Krugman for Treasury Secretary?
Sunday, October 12, 2008
McCain Always Was a Terrible Student
Time for a Grand Bargain with Iran
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Bush Moves Away From the Neocons
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Credit Where Credit Is Due
Monday, October 6, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Obama's Comments Disqualify Him from the Presidency?
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Is Anybody Buying This?
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- In Defense of Progressive Taxation
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- Paul Krugman for Treasury Secretary?
- McCain Always Was a Terrible Student
- Time for a Grand Bargain with Iran
- Bush Moves Away From the Neocons
- Credit Where Credit Is Due
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