There may be a price to pay for intransigence. Because of a deliberate attempt at self-sabotage by congressional republicans, an inability of Speaker Boehner to reign in tea party freshmen, and the likelihood of a substantial tax increase on more than 160 million Americans–something conservatives would normally consider anathema–they find themselves on the wrong end [...]
Tags: American economy·Congressional Polls·Congressional Republicans·Payroll Tax·Politics·president obama·Speaker John Boehner
While it may not seem important to some, there is a crisis brewing in the nation’s capital: What might be required to enact change, Raskin said, is a “mass movement of protest to test the conscience of the nation. It’s clear that President Obama does not intend to be the personal leader of a liberation [...]
Tags: Barack Obama·home rule·States Rights·taxation·United States Congress·Washington D.C. state rights·Washington DC
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy I may be a tad bit late on this, but I wanted to add a little to this discussion. I don’t know how many times I’ve discussed this, but I suppose it’s worth mentioning once more: All black people do not live in [...]
Tags: al sharpton·black people·Cornel West·education·politics in the black community·The black Agenda
Paul Ryan portrays his budget as an earnest attempt to reduce the deficit– a Herculean task to be sure. But earnest practice isn’t equivalent to honest practice, and Ryan’s allegiance to the GOP core shines through quite clearly. I’m not certain how you manage to reduce the deficit simply by slashing spending programs, while [...]
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I think we all know the answer to that question. In the event you do not, listen to Congressman Jim McGovern attempt to draw a parallel–and expose the hypocrisy of conservatives–looking to cut funding for National Public Radio: The amendment fell short, and Fox News continues to provide highly biased news unscathed.
Do unions drive state budgets into Debt? Check out the dueling graphs presented by John Sides and try to draw your own conclusions.
Tags: Economy·Scott Walker·state budgets·Unions·wisconsin budget battle
I haven’t written anything on what’s taking place in Wisconsin yet. Rather than go off half-cocked, I’d much prefer giving a more enlightened opinion, without resorting to my own pre-determined feelings on the issue. This issue is rather timely for me also, as it coincides with my take on teachers unions, and their effects on [...]
Tags: budget shortfalls·Politics·Scott Walker·State Budget·state employees·union busting·Unions·wisconsin
America is at an impasse. The drain and worry that leaves Americans fraught with anxiety is not just perception–it is very real. The America I grew up in stood for promise and strength– no matter the hour– no matter the challenge. But what if the challenge we face does not come from outside enemy? What [...]
Tags: Ameriecan ideals·JFK·Leadership·Politics·Progressive Policy Institute·washington d.c.
What is the health care end game? Matthew Continetti thinks he knows the answer to that question: Now, one chamber of Congress has voted for repeal, more than half the states are challenging the constitutionality of Obamacare’s individual health insurance mandate, and the law remains unpopular. Health care spending and premiums continue to rise, and [...]
Tags: 112th Congress·Health Care·health care repeal·Health law·Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act·Republicans
The GOP-controlled house has managed to successfully repeal the health care bill. The repeal, rooted in symbolic political pandering, does nothing to advance any real attempt at crafting an alternative–or remedying specific aspects of the bill. But it’s not shocking that the GOP’s leadership is rooted in partisan preening. To further complicate things, republicans are [...]
Tags: Barack Obama·Democratic Party (United States)·GOP·political process·Politics·republican
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