Fly me to the moon…

A surprising group of Ron Paul supporters!

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The Purpose of Conservative Macroeconomic “Policy”

Mark Thoma: There clearly is a class of people willing to sacrifice the livelihood and well-being of others in pursuit of their ideological goal of a smaller government (so long as their own future remains secure). The notion of “expansionary austerity” was the cover, but so long as government shrinks…

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Contractionary Fiscal Policy is Contractionary

Imagine a world where politicians actually understood something about economics.  Wouldn’t that be wonderful?  Now open your eyes, you’re in Scott Walker’s Wisconsin where economic policies have lead to 6 months of straight private sector job losses.  But wait, there’s more!  His policies have also driven public sector workers to…

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Do It Yourself

Recently, Wisconsin Realtors Association got together and endorsed Scott Walker in the recall election, over the objections of many of their members and without even knowing who he will be running against. While they are long backers of republican candidates, having contributed $150,000 to Walkers first election, the actual realtors/members…

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When Will They Ever Learn

Advocates for a single payer health care system in California got a smack in the chops last week when four Democratic state senators abstained from voting on SB 810, the California Universal Health Care Act.  Under California law the bill can be brought up again through “Reconsideration”, and another vote is expected…

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Brett Hulsey: GOP Strip Mining Bill Threatens 18,000 Wisconsin Families and Business Owners

GOP Strip Mining Bill Threatens 18,000 Wisconsin Families and Business Owners By Rep. Brett Hulsey Though Governor Walker and the GOP’s strip mining bill has now passed the Assembly, its becoming clearer every day that its elusive authors have pushed through a bill that threatens Wisconsin families and business owners…

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