Month July 2011

Kucinich on the national debt

I completely agree with Kucinich on ending the wars, having public works projects, and green jobs incubators. But why the insistence that the debt ceiling should be increased with no strings attached? This akin to homeowners six years ago who…

Dimbulbs in DC about to bring forth a mouse

And kick the can down the road yet again. $1.2 trillion in cuts over 10 years? Chump change. Plus a ‘Super Congress’ which must act on up to $1.6 trillion more in cuts by November which Congress must approve else…

“Days, not weeks”, eh? Libya quaqmire worsens

Earlier this week Britain, in an obvious sign of desperation, said they might accept Gaddafi remaining in Libya if he stepped down. A few days ago, the rebel’s military chief was assassinated by Islamist militia members. A Gaddafi spokesperson says…