Paul Krugman is Wise (as well as shrill!)

Paul Krugman offers advice to those who would tackle the Political-Industrial Complex ™ in America.  You must be prepared to reap the whirlwind (and laugh in the face of danger) when they strike back.  Lisa and Zach, you need to take this to heart when you go after asshats like The…

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Wet Paper Bag to get Workout This Morning

Clown Prince Rick Esenberg, consigliere to the wingnut mafia, will be on Charlie Sykes this morning attempting to escape a wet paper bag.  Can you imagine two more ill equipped characters to comment on the constitutionality of The Affordable Care Act? Today’s drinking word for the show is “FREEDOM!”  So do a…

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Morning Motivator

This occurred to me this morning…  I was inspired (again) by Corey Robin who proposes that modern conservatives are still fighting the French Revolution. We’re all still fighting the French Revolution whether we want to or not.  The battle between equality and hierarchy persists here in the 21st century. We’re battling with…

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Paul Ryan Smackdown!

My favorite economist, Dean Baker, is out with a critique of Paul Ryan's (R- Wall St.) budget. I recommend the whole read, but here are some highlights! House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan did a great public service when he released his budget last week. By throwing a piece of…

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Just a reminder….be sure to give to Blogging Blue’s Twelve in ’12

Just do it….help us elect some great Democrats to office here in Wisconsin. So far we’ve raised $265, but we’ve got a goal of raising $1,500. Help us reach our goal!

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