Opposition to value-added tax crosses the political spectrum

Opposition to value-added tax crosses the political spectrum

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'I think we have to remember that low taxes or tax rates are not an end in themselves; they are the means to an end, which is higher growth and greater prosperity,' Bartlett wrote on the blog Capital Gains and Games. 'In this sense, I think right wingers pay far too much attention to the negative economic consequences of taxation while essentially ignoring the negative economic consequences of extremely large deficits.'

David Brooks - The Humble Hound - NYTimes.com

The Humble Hound

Would Reagan vote for Sarah Palin?

Would Reagan vote for Sarah Palin? - Steven Hayward

Schwarzenegger, Clinton attend obesity summit - Boston.com

Schwarzenegger, Clinton attend obesity summit - Boston.com

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Schwarzenegger, Clinton attend obesity summit - Boston.com

Schwarzenegger, Clinton attend obesity summit - Boston.com

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Fein: Beck, Paul could be future for Republicans

Here’s a kernel for you: Time for a Divorce? This could be an interesting one to write!
Here’s something from the Daily Northwestern:
http://www.dailynorthwestern.com/fein-beck-paul-could-be-future-for-republicans-1.2166606

Shaw and Churchill

"I am enclosing two tickets to the first night of my new play; bring a friend... if you have one."

- George Bernard Shaw to Winston Churchill

"Cannot possibly attend first night, will attend second... if there is one."

- Winston Churchill, in response.

Tea-Party Drive Steeped in Political Novices

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704511304575075331410704288.html?mod=WSJ_myyahoo_module

Imagine Breaking Up The United States

Imagine Breaking Up The United States - WSJ.com

Students For Liberty

Students For Liberty

Dancing in the Street - Scott Brown

Here’s an article from a British website:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6995921.ece

A quotation from the article:

Mr. Brown said voters were fed up. “The main thing they want is good government back and to be part of the process,” he said. “I think they sent a very, very powerful message that business as usual is not going to be the way we do it.”

We’ve all heard a lot of analysis, with much emphasis on left vs. right and Republican vs. Democrat. Scott has been out talking with people, and the message he brings back carries a lot of credibility. Obama promised no more business as usual, and the perception, despite all his initiatives, is that the way we do business didn’t change at all.

Obama can’t change things by himself, but he and the people around him have clearly underestimated the anger and anxiety voters feel.

What counts as good government?

·        Honest

·        Open

·        Responsive to citizens’ needs

·        Effective leadership

·        Competent

One looks at the process of health care reform, and the government does not meet one of these standards. The same goes for financial reform and stewardship of the economy.

It started when the Democrats arrogantly told the Republicans in Congress last spring, “You don’t want to play ball with us? Good. Then fuck off.” Republicans bear some of the blame for that, but with a little more patience the Democrats could have found some Republican legislators who were willing to talk.

The Moderate Voice

The Moderate Voice

Foxy | The New Republic

I wasn’t going to send this one, as I know the topic can be upsetting! Michelle Cottle addresses the burning question in our family: Is Sarah Palin as dumb as she sounds? I think Cottle’s on to something.

Steven Pearlstein - Abandoning health care after the Brown election, and other Washington nonsense - washingtonpost.com

Here’s to the Democrats:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/21/AR2010012104873.html?nav=rss_email/components

Stay the Course: Reagan's Example for Obama -- Politics Daily

http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/01/22/stay-the-course-reagan-s-example-for-obama/

The Pregnancy Pact | Review by Dorothy Rabinowitz

Another good article from Dorothy Rabinowitz. 

JFK and the Unspeakable by James Douglass (A book review)

JFK and the Unspeakable by James Douglass (A book review)

Interview with Catholic Worker James Douglass on: JFK and the Unspeakable

Interview with Catholic Worker James Douglass on: JFK and the Unspeakable

Afghanistan: A Plague Upon The Land

Afghanistan: A Plague Upon The Land

Black Op Radio

Black Op Radio