Louisiana state Rep. John LaBruzzo announced on Tuesday that he is “studying a plan to pay poor women $1,000 to have their Fallopian tubes tied.” Seriously. Because he’s worried that “people receiving government aid such as food stamps and publicly subsidized housing are reproducing at a faster rate than more affluent, better-educated people.” From Paying… Continue reading Paying for sterilization
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Follow the money
Where will the money for the big bailout come from? I keep being asked that. In the long run, of course, it will come from you — the taxpayer. But what about the immediate cash flow? From Follow the money – Paul Krugman – Op-Ed Columnist – New York Times Blog Krugman provides a handy… Continue reading Follow the money
Ufos: McCain Acknowledges the Lights Over Arizona Were UFOs
n February 2000, John McCain admitted that the famous “lights over Arizona” were in fact UFOs during a press conference broadcast over Fox News. Specifically, he was asked about the lawsuit from Peter Gersten to open UFO records from the military, and replied that it was a matter that concerned him before mentioning the Arizona… Continue reading Ufos: McCain Acknowledges the Lights Over Arizona Were UFOs
Marginal Revolution: The Glass-Steagall Act: A History of Thought
Me in 1985: The Glass-Steagall Act should be repealed. … Me next week: How are we going to stop all these consolidated financial entities from taking advantage of deposit insurance and other public sector guarantees? From Marginal Revolution: The Glass-Steagall Act: A History of Thought Sad and funny. A rare combo for an economics blog.
Issue Isn’t Faith and Family
It is not snobbish to recognize that the job of vice president of the United States at this point in history requires a broad understanding of our diverse, globalized world and ways to strengthen the weakened position in it that this country has suffered over the last eight years. From With Palin, the Issue Isn’t… Continue reading Issue Isn’t Faith and Family
Mississippi’s Ballot Trick
Defying state law, they have decided to hide a hard-fought race for the United States Senate at the bottom of the ballot, where they clearly are hoping some voters will overlook it. Their proposed design is not only illegal. It shows a deep contempt for Mississippi’s voters. From Mississippi’s Ballot Trick Remember the good old… Continue reading Mississippi’s Ballot Trick
Sex, Drug Use and Graft Cited in Interior Department
the Interior Department agency that collects oil and gas royalties has been caught up in a wide-ranging ethics scandal — including allegations of financial self-dealing, accepting gifts from energy companies, cocaine use and sexual misconduct. From Sex, Drug Use and Graft Cited in Interior Department – NYTimes.com I bet there are a lot of record… Continue reading Sex, Drug Use and Graft Cited in Interior Department
If You Can’t Stand Up to the RNC …
The original Maverick asked Karl Rove if he could pick Joe Lieberman for vice president. Karl said no. The Maverick said okay. From Talking Points Memo | If You Can’t Stand Up to the RNC … Still looking at this story. Not sure if I buy it. It would make sense that the shadow party… Continue reading If You Can’t Stand Up to the RNC …
Did McCain crash five planes?
Did McCain crash five planes? Short answer: no. Follow the link for the long answer.
Robert Reich on Vetting
Do you believe Sarah Palin was put through anything remotely like this before John McCain decided she would be his vice presidential candidate, and possible President of the United States? Robert Reich’s Blog: Vetting Robert Reich discusses the vetting process he went through and suggests that maybe Mrs. Palin was actually picked based on one… Continue reading Robert Reich on Vetting