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Monthly Archives: May 2010
Unemployment still rising, despite renewed employment. Why?
The WSJ has an interesting short answer on why the unemployment rate still rose despite the advent of almost three hundred thousand people finding employment. The Wall Street Journal | Why Did the Unemployment Rate Rise? Why would the unemployment … Continue reading
Posted in American Society, Current Events, Economics
Tagged economic recession, unemployment
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A New Era: The Soldier-Citizen
I’ve often wondered what American society and its political landscape would like in the coming years. As the baby-boomer generation slowly fades away and the household names in Washington begin to retire, who would take their place? The obvious answer … Continue reading
It's the Democratic Party who gets the support of the rich and the Wall Street Bankers
Recently Obama mocked Republicans for initially opposing a financial reform bill introduced by Senate Democrats. “Now, the Senate Republican leader, he paid a visit to Wall Street a week or two ago…met with some of the movers and shakers up … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, Economics
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Arizona and legal police state powers
Much debate has arisen over Arizona’s decision to clamp down on illegal immigration. There has been no shortage of rhetoric, vitriol, and political criminalization directed at the legislative leaders of Arizona. The state has been lambasted as Nazi Germany full … Continue reading
Is mistrust of government related to political polarization?
John Sides, an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at George Washington University, and a contributor at the Monkey Cage, posted an interesting article on the potential relationship between political polarization and government mistrust. This topic rather interested … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics
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Sunday reading
What Arizona Must Live With. Gordon Brown called Gillian Duffy a “bigot,” then got into his limo and drove away. Remind you of anybody? Release and Cover up: The most transparent administration in history withholds national security information. The threat … Continue reading
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Ruffini says Republicans are ready to win big in November
Patrick Ruffini at The Next Right posted a good addition to Mike’s “Republicans are ready to win. But, are they ready to lead?” that offers a different angle on a possible GOP deluge in the upcoming mid-term elections. While Mike … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics
Tagged 2010 elections, Democrats, Independents, mid term elections, Republican candidates, Republicans, voters
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Republicans are ready to win. But, are they ready to lead?
Johan Boehner, the House Minority Leader, has stated that he believes “at least 100 seats” will be in play come 2010. This is a pretty bold proclamation considering Republicans only enjoy a six point lead over their Democratic counterparts. Rasmussen | … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, American Society, Economics, Essays, Opinion
Tagged 2010 elections, Congress, GOP, Paul Ryan, Republicans, Road Map for America's Future
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Bombshell: Obama sex affair scandal surfacing?
This scandal has nothing to do with the Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s political-corruption trial. This one, shall we say, is on a more personal level. It involves a limo driver, and, yes, a very attractive campaign aid. All of this according … Continue reading
