Political Manipulation of Redistricting in AZ

Governor Brewer (R-AZ) called a special session of the Senate to remove the chair of the independent redistricting commission. She didn’t like the districting map that was produced.

ECB Cuts Rates

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Chris Matthews Writes His Own Books

“I would never let anybody write something for me,” Matthews says. “Why do you think I’m like that? It’s amazing to me that you think I’m some lightweight, glib bullshit artist that has somebody do his work for him. The writing is the hard part, the composition.”

Occupy Oakland Protesters Hit By Mercedes

Two Occupy Oakland protestors were hit by a Mercedes-Benz as they were blocking the street.

Obama’s Poll Rebound: Almost As Many Approve as Disapprove!

By popular demand: An assessment of the latest polling numbers.

A President Shouldn’t Just Rely On Experts

Herman Cain’s promise to rely on “experts” should raise eyebrows everywhere.

Bloomberg: Don’t Blame Banks for Mortgage Crisis

Did Congress cause the mortgage crisis by mandating loans to poor people? No.

Greece’s Dangerous Gamble

The Greek referendum could be a disaster for the global economy. And might be the right thing to do.

The End Of America’s Political Parties?

Are America’s political parties become irrelevant?

Two Brief Observations about OWS Critiques

Well, maybe not so brief…

Another Solyndra?

Class War Within a Class War

It’s the 5% versus the 1% moreso than the 99% against the 1%.