Author: Stable Genius

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Report: Millions Donated To Islamophobic Groups Since 2001

Report: Millions Donated To Islamophobic Groups Since 2001 | TPMMuckraker One name stood out. Richard Mellon Scaife foundations If that name doesn’t ring a bell, he was one of the major backers of the Arkansas project which lead to the years of wasted effort in the Whitewater Investigation. He is what Mrs. Clinton was referring… Continue reading Report: Millions Donated To Islamophobic Groups Since 2001

Top CIA Official: Obama Changed Virtually None of Bush ’s Controversial Programs

With a notable exception of the enhanced interrogation program, the incoming Obama administration changed virtually nothing with respect to existing CIA programs and operations. Things continued. Authorities were continued that were originally granted by President Bush beginning shortly after 9/11. Those were all picked up, reviewed and endorsed by the Obama administration. From Top CIA… Continue reading Top CIA Official: Obama Changed Virtually None of Bush ’s Controversial Programs

Krugman being grouchy in the NYT

Zero job growth, with unemployment still at nosebleed levels. Meanwhile, the interest rate on 10-year US bonds is down to 2.04%, and it’s negative on inflation-protected securities. Aren’t you glad we pivoted from jobs to deficits a year and a half ago? Meanwhile, on the other side of the pond, Is austerity killing Europe’s recovery?… Continue reading Krugman being grouchy in the NYT

Bush Says Dwindling Surplus Will Halt Government Growth – NYTimes.com

CRAWFORD, Tex., Aug. 24 — President Bush said today that there was a benefit to the government’s fast-dwindling surplus, declaring that it would create “a fiscal straitjacket for Congress.” He said that was “incredibly positive news” because it would halt the growth of the Federal government. From Bush Says Dwindling Surplus Will Halt Government Growth… Continue reading Bush Says Dwindling Surplus Will Halt Government Growth – NYTimes.com

McCain Promised Qaddafi To Help Secure Military Equipment From U.S.

For all the braying by the Senate’s top three hawks about how the U.S. wasn’t doing enough to oust Libyan dictator Col. Muammar Qaddafi from power, one might be surprised to learn that exactly two years ago, Sens. John McCain (R-AZ), Joe Lieberman (I-CT) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) were in Tripoli meeting with the erratic… Continue reading McCain Promised Qaddafi To Help Secure Military Equipment From U.S.