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McChrystal: When Does Goofing Off Become Military Rule?

Here’s the Rolling Stone on McChrystal and his staff. I’m glad the “clown” was Jim Jones, and not Obama, which can be significant in light of recent tea party characterizations of Obama.
I vote for the out and out firing of Gen. Stanley McChrystal. There’s good reason for our military, especially our commanding officers, [...]

Now, the Party of “Do-NOthing” is Truly Obstructing

Perhaps this should be titled:  “I want the freedom to get sick and die!  That’s my freedom!  And I want the freedom to give my money away to big businesses who don’t care about me!”
I picked the Republican obstructionist title, instead, since it’s now really obstructionism.
Since President Obama signed the historic HCR Bill, I’ve heard [...]

Matt Entenza on the Passing of the Health Care Reform Bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 21, 2010
Contact: [...]

New Democrats, and a Hardened President

It’s sad, and disturbing:  Headline, after headline, reads:  “Democrat won’t run for re-election.”   Typical Democrats like to stand behind their convictions, word hard for hardworking families, and call for a better society.  Republicans often seek to foster individuality rather than community; call for smaller government, opt for less programming, and close the checkbook.  Lately, many [...]

Town Halls without Chaos?

I learned as a teacher that disruptive kids want and need your attention.  Something is not going right for them and you’d better figure out what it is before they inhibit others’ learning.  Well, before they inhibit what YOU think is important to learn.
Lately there has been a lot of hubbaloo, squeealering, and just plain [...]

Do you tweet?

If you use Twitter, here’s a retweet you might be interested in:
RT @whitehouse President Obama wants to hear your health reform questions: http://bit.ly/Zm1RD
If you don’t use Twitter, check it out!