December 28, 2012
The “Fiscal Cliff” Tells Us Two Things About Republicans
All the dire language about the fiscal cliff tells us two things about Republicans.
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December 13, 2012
Speaker John Boehner Says We Have A Spending Problem
Speaker John Boehner and pretty much the entire Republican Party and even some Democrats say we have a spending problem, not a revenue problem. But with any Republican claim, you would be well advised to do a little research. Luckily I’ve done it for you!
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December 12, 2012
Fact of the Day: Workers In ‘Right-To-Work’ States Earn Average Of $1500 Less
According to a white paper by the Economic Policy Institute, (“Right-to-Work 101“), union and non-union workers in states that have right-to-work laws earn an average of $1500 less per year.
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December 11, 2012
McConnell, Republicans, Wrong On The Debt Ceiling
Last week, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell either showed his lack of understanding of the debt ceiling, or he showed his lack of respect for Americans by lying about it.
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December 10, 2012
Obama: Anti-Union Laws Are “The Right To Work For Less Money”
Speaking in Detroit earlier today, President Obama criticized Michigan Republicans attempt to strip union workers of their rights by passing a so-called “right to work” law, which is another way of saying anti-union or union-busting law.
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December 9, 2012
The Moment You Realize Medicare Is Preferable To Obamacare
On Friday we learned of a rumor that a possible “fiscal cliff” deal was emerging behind closed doors. The deal would raise the top tax rate to from 35 to 37% (not 39.6%) in exchange for the Medicare eligibility age rising from 65 to 67. Let me go on the record and say I think this is a bad deal. Not only does the top tax rate not return to pre-“Bush tax cut” level, but in the bargain we throw seniors under the bus.
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December 7, 2012
Fact of the Day: Since 1990, Medicare Solvency Projection Has Averaged 14 Years
From 1990 to 2011, Medicare’s average solvency projection was just over 14 years. This is according to the Kaiser Family Foundation and the annual reports from the Boards of Trustees of the Federal Hospital Insurance and Federal Supplemental Medical Insurance Trust Funds.
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December 7, 2012
Employment Situation: ‘Losing Faith In Humanity’ Edition
When you see an article titled (“73% of New Jobs Created in Last 5 Months Are in Government“) you know you need to take a deep breath and say aloud “serenity now.” Because anybody who has paid attention to the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports over the past months and years knows that the public sector (i.e. “government”) has shed jobs almost every month in the aftermath of the Great Recession. And if you wish to maintain your sanity, I advise you to steer clear of that article’s comments section.
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December 7, 2012
Fiscal Cliff: Tax Hike Generates More Hot Air Than Pain
There are two things you should note about the “fiscal cliff” debate. 1. There’s an awful lot of hot air being generated for a paltry four or five point tax hike. 2. Republicans clearly are acknowledging that spending cuts, at least the ones they don’t like, will hurt the economy.
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December 6, 2012
On Social Issues, Conservatives Embrace The Counter Slant
Have you noticed when it comes to conservatives, their reasons for being against social progress are secondary to the conflict? Put another way, many conservatives find comfort in defining good vs. evil, ally vs. foe.
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