Me in 1985: The Glass-Steagall Act should be repealed.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
VPilf.com
The word of the day is VPilf.
A Speech to the Delegates
The award for best Obama hype satire goes to David Brooks
Biden
I kind of like Joe Biden. I think Biden would make a perfectly good VP. I think he would be an amazing Secretary of State. His problem is that sometimes his mouth runs out of words so his ass has to finish his thought for him.