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Time Magazine: Obama’s the new FDR

Posted by: ST on November 13, 2008 at 10:03 pm » 11 Comments

They mean it in a complimentary way, of course, but for those of us who aren’t into sugarcoating the liberal FDR’s massive government expansion, the comparison is anything but favorable. In fact, in me it provokes a sense of dread about what’s to come. Close to a million – if not more – people are [...]

 

Payin’ for change before the election, and having to pay for it immediately after

Posted by: ST on November 13, 2008 at 6:44 pm » 12 Comments

Just when you thought you’d heard it all: The Ticket reported, jokingly, the other day about the latest Barack Obama fundraising appeal. He’s the fellow who raised way more than $605 million and, would you believe it, won the presidential election campaign to bring real change to Washington. As an important part of changing the [...]

 

Thursday open thread

Posted by: ST on November 13, 2008 at 12:47 pm » 1 Comment

I’ll be back later this afternoon/evening, ya’ll.

 

Welcome to the United Socialist States of America

Posted by: ST on November 13, 2008 at 10:27 am » 6 Comments

I certainly don’t mean to sound alarmist with the post title, but that’s what it feels like these days. Especially when you consider the lending industry bailout, the proposed auto industry bailout (which we know is going to happen), Amex has their hands out seeking fed “relief,” and now … mayors across the country are [...]