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Daily Archives: March 7th, 2011

Another right wing meme exploded

Monday, March 7, 2011

The right has never had any particular penchant for telling the truth, particularly when it gets in the way of a good storyline that justifies screwing the middle class or poor. So, it’s no surprise that the latest right wing meme-that state worker pensions are driving states into bankruptcy-is basically a lie. Dean Baker (though […]

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Obama flunks Negotiation 101

Monday, March 7, 2011

This is all you need to read to understand why the Republicans have been running the country for the past two years. Obama on the budget issue: “My administration has already put forward specific cuts that meet congressional Republicans halfway. And I’m prepared to do more,” said Obama. Yep. Start by “meeting them half way” […]

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