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Capitalism – A Love Story and the Business of Life

Review of Michael Moore’s Capitalism – A Love Story and Douglas Rushkoff’s Life Inc.
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Where’s the Debate, David? MTP Guests Obscure Health Care Debate

How can we have a real health care debate with half the country unrepresented? Ask David Gregory, because he certainly thinks nothing of it. Yesterday on Meet the Press, Gregory devoted the top half of the show to health care. … Continue reading

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Washington: Ruled By Democrats and Reagan’s Ghost

This fascinates me; why, after multiple demonstrations of its abject failure, is Reaganism still alive and kicking? Washington, it seems, is still ruled by Reaganism — by an ideology that says government intervention is always bad, and leaving the private … Continue reading

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Inhofe is on Another Planet

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(Former) Sen. Norm Coleman – Low, Sure. But This Low?

Jonathan Chait explores the media’s disparate treatment of the Norm Coleman and Rod Blagojevich scandals: What, you say–Norm Coleman? Yes, Norm Coleman! Let me explain. The soon-to-be-former senator’s scandal is pretty simple. Nasser Kazeminy, a wealthy businessman and close Coleman … Continue reading

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Did Somebody Say “The New Republican Party”?!

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Dear Mr. President

Karl Rove promises he’ll deliver farewell letters to President Bush on Tuesday. Here’s mine. Dear Mr. President, You came into office under a cloud of suspicion and with ambitions that, as many Americans quickly realized, far outstripped your talents and … Continue reading

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It’s not that hard…

Via Rolling Stone.

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(Working) Vacation

As of an hour ago, I’m officially on vacation until September. Tomorrow morning I’m putting on my journalist hat (and cape?) and will be covering the Democratic National Convention from Denver. Keystone Politics, my business, will be credentialed to cover … Continue reading

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