A great article by Robert Reich, filled with some wonderful ideas: “The Obama Budget: And Why the Coming Debate Over Spending Cuts Has Nothing to Do With Reviving the Economy.”
Remember this: FDR proposed a 100% tax on income over $110,000 in 1942. Congress settled on 94% over $200,000. That was then, this is now, where Barack Obama persists in playing the part of Herbert Hoover.
It is wonderfully inspirational to witness the solidarity of the Egyptian people coming together against tyranny. Bravo, especially, to all the youngsters who catalyzed this event. May it ignite the fuse of justice around the world.
Excellent updates on events in Egypt…
Meanwhile, a good essay by Paul Krugman linking food production issues with climate change: “Droughts, Floods and Food.”
Good energy being generated from events in Egypt. The predator’s mask continues to slip…
Glenn Greenwald laments the loss of habeas corpus: “Guantanamo Death Highlights U.S. Detention Policy.”
Meanwhile, some updates on the Egyptian Revolution…