Blog Archive: December, 2008


Rick Perlstein's picture

Recommended Reading

An important article from Eve Fairbanks on Republican obstructionist plans in the upcoming Congress.

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Rick Perlstein's picture

Today's Mail Brings a Novelty

I'm used to receiving legal documents in the mail from people begging me to pay them money I owe them, but I've never had a creditor tell me they can't pay me. Then comes this from the owners of a certain daily fishwrap in Chicago to which I've occasionally contributed "content": read more »

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Isaiah J. Poole's picture

The Ghost of Reagan Hovers Over AIG

In every article assessing the roots of today's financial crisis, one theme stands out: As would-be Wall Street wizards came up with ever-more-fantastical strategies for making obscene profits, the guardians of the public trust either snoozed or egged them on. read more »

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Bill Scher's picture

Do We Understand How Big The Economic Recovery Plan Is?

We are on the verge of nothing less than a transformation in the role of our federal government, from one of conservative neglect to one of progressive action.

Conservatives, deeply fearful of being buried on the wrong side of history, are gearing up to obstruct progress wherever possible. read more »

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Sara Robinson's picture

Fighting for Our Families

Last month's piece on how to talk to your conservative relatives over the holidays was apparently welcome and necessary. read more »

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David Sirota's picture

Fox News: "Historians Pretty Much Agree" That FDR Prolonged the Great Depression

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Robert Borosage's picture

Bin Laden's New Weapon of Mass Destruction

Mark Steitz, an irrepressible Washington wit, described the potential threat posed by Osama bin Laden's new arsenal: "If bin Laden were smart, he'd buy ad time and place simple ads on radio and TV stations: 'Remember Americans, Your mortgage is a non recourse loan. You can walk away.' Now that would be explosive." As always, Steitz has a point. This time, a truly terrifying point.

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David Sirota's picture

Maddow Busts Morgan Stanley Board Member for Lack of Transparency

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Terrance Heath's picture

Maryland's Water Main Drama

What was that about investing in our crumbling infrastructure, again?

I ask because a water main somewhere in Montgomery County, Maryland, ruptured today and washed out much of my day. Though my experience was nothing compared to what some people had to deal with.

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Bill Scher's picture

Progressive Breakfast: Oh, What a Reeling

Progressive Breakfast is the morning roundup of what progressive movement members need to know to start the day.

Toyota Losing Money Too

Toyota will lose money on cars for the first time in seven decades. read more »

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