economy

Parts One and Two

In the first two parts of this series, I analyzed views on the Job Guarantee (JG) idea offered by more »

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I have spent a number of years complaining about the interactions between Democrats and Republicans, but after the recent events involving the Keystone XL and civil liberties cave-ins, I’ve decided it’s time to stop complaining and embrace the madness.

But I also feel like there’s an ugly edge to all this…that hasn’t really been fully exploited.

I mean, Republicans have tried to fo more »

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You know what the problem is with America?
The poor don’t get just how great they have it.

I’ve been hearing this a lot lately; the basic thrust of the discussion is that all those cars, TVs, DVD players, refrigerators, and stoves that have found their way into the homes of the economic underclass are proof there’s really no such thing as “poor” in America.

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Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has promised to create 250,000 new jobs. In advance of a planned gubernatorial recall election, Walker announced last month that the State Legislature would focus "like a laser" on job creation. more »

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If you want to field a good baseball team, you don't just show up on opening day and say "Let's play."  No, you carefully plan your team.  You make sure to get the best pitchers ("pitching, pitching, pitching," as they say).  And you make sure your sluggers take a lot of batting practice.  In short you work at it and you plan.

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I’ve been spending evenings and weekends recently with the Occupy protestors in DC. I can’t stay full time because, unlike many protestors, I have two children and a full-time job. But I clearly share their interests and I’m glad they’re making the ruckus. Plan or not, I know what they want, too.

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