Tag: congress
NYTimes.com – Climate of Hate
This is perhaps the larger point, there is a problem when violent rhetoric is used as a substitute for reasoned and rational debate.
NPR – Congresswoman, 6 Others, Killed By Gunman
Political disagreements should never be resolved through violence.
The New Yorker – Sorting out the Senate
In Congress it isn’t majority rule, it’s super-majority rule.
Eric Cantor – Citizen Review
Though leave it to a politician to leave scientific decisions to average citizens with no training in science.
Reason Magazine – Faking the Pledge
When even Reason Magazine is calling you out something is wrong.
CNET News – Congressman wants WikiLeaks listed as terrorist org
In short everybody has a reaction, overall mine is Wikileaks is a valuable service, in no way is it a terrorist organization.
NBC News – Just 32% of Tea Party candidates win
Just a reminder don’t get to carried away with delusions of grandeur.
Newsweek – Estimates Say Fewer Jobs, Larger Deficits if Republicans Were in Charge
Newsweek reports on the idea that if only Republicans were in charge would things be better.
NYTimes.com – Defining Prosperity Down
Krugman once again with arguing forcefully and eloquently for some rational decision making on the part of economic policy.