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  • Prediction for Tomorrow

    Here’s my prediction for tomorrow.  Obama will win the popular vote. McCain will win the election.  The Democrats will win veto override power in congress. I don’t know if this is a prediction or some sick wishfull thinking.  Not that I want to see a President McCain, but if the scenario above happens I think… Read more

  • Adam Smith? That Commie!

    What kind of a commie/leftwing/socialist/wackjob would make the following statement! “It is not unreasonable that the rich should contribute to the public expense, no only in proportion to their revenue, but something more than in that proportion.” It must be Barak Obama talking about spreading the wealth again.  Poor Joe the Plumber! Obviously this liberal… Read more

  • Spreading the Wealth Part II

    Oh no!  Let’s not talk about spreading the wealth!  That’s socialism.  We shouldn’t even consider the possibility of spreading the wealth. Commie! Of course, it’s only spreading the wealth if working folks benefit.  When it comes to the elite, however, it’s not spreading the wealth, it’s consolidating assets.  Why is it that it’s not considered… Read more

  • The REAL Economy!

    I can’t remember a time when a real debate about the state of the economy was offered.  I’ve come to realize that there are two economies in the United States.  I call these the Elite Economy and the Real Economy.  True, these economies are interdependent, but the Elite Economy is the default definition when pundits… Read more

  • Spreading the Wealth!

    You’d think that Barak Obama committed an act of political apostasy.  While discussing his health plan with the now feted Joe the Plumber he mentioned that he believed in spreading the wealth!  Spreading the wealth!  How dare he make such socialist claims that wealth should be “spread around” like so much marmalade!  Commie Pinko. Of… Read more

  • Trickle Down Mythology

    It is the mantra of conservative ideology that reducing taxes for the wealthy means shared wealth by all.  The quaint name for this is Trickle Down Economics.  It’s simple.  If rich people are allowed to keep their money without tax obligation then they will use that money to invest in business, which translates into more… Read more

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