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Bush’s Economic Legacy

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008



Campaign Finance Reform R.I.P.

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

No matter what happens in November, we all know who the real loser was in this election campaign (no it's not Rudy Giuliani, I know what you are thinking). Anyone attempting to limit the corrupting effect that money has on our politicians and our political process can chalk one ...

McCain Really Does Know Nothing About Economics!

Friday, April 25th, 2008

Contrary to the beliefs of the Captain of the Straight Talk Express, suspending the gas tax will make us even more dependent on foreign oil and will provide more financial assistance to terrorists. Why make something that is supposed to be bad even more affordable and easier for more ...

Now The Market Wants To Be Regulated

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

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It Depends On What Your Meaning Of Work Is

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

"We also have to reward work more, and by that, I mean, I have people in New York working on Wall Street as investment managers, as hedge fund executives. Under the tax code, they can pay a lower percentage of their income in taxes on $50 million than a teacher ...

Quote Of The Day

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

"The outlook for the economy has worsened in recent months, and the downside risks to growth have increased. To date, the largest economic effects of the financial turmoil appear to have been on the housing market, which, as you know, has deteriorated significantly over the past two years or so. ...