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State budget surpluses by TB July 19, 2011 9:02 am

The biggest drivers of surpluses are higher-than-expected tax collections. Apparently Republican governors aren't opposed to higher revenues. Interesting. by mcfly 2011-07-19 10:18:31
- Always remember the fundamental difference between "revenues" and "tax rates." They aren't connected as tightly as Democrats think they are. I'm going ... by TB 2011-07-19 11:17:02

Want job security? by TB July 19, 2011 8:50 am

Goldilocks Gazette 10/11 - 16/11 by Vitruvius July 19, 2011 2:32 am

What's with the wrestling mask? by TB 2011-07-19 08:36:41
- The wrestling mask is the epitome of manliness and horror by VelociraptorBlade 2011-07-19 11:40:30
  - Looks more like someone wearing his sister's leather underpants on his head. Probably made her late for work at ... by TB 2011-07-19 11:47:53
They'll never indict anyone major in the torture inquiry. It just isn't done. Indict Bush Leaguers and next ... by Eri 2011-07-19 07:57:47

The substance of the budget negotiations by TB July 17, 2011 7:04 pm

A Fling With the Welfare State by TB July 17, 2011 1:30 pm

More in this line of thinking here. If it doesn't stop now, when does it stop? by TB 2011-07-18 10:00:36

Consumers' Personal Debt Ceilings on the Rise by Eri July 17, 2011 12:31 pm

Interesting. I went through the last few FICO surveys, and found nothing pertaining to the wealth of credit users. You're ... by TB 2011-07-17 13:18:13
- I see. They're editorializing just because you don't agree with their conclusions. Had you agreed with their conclusions, ... by Eri 2011-07-17 20:34:13
  - Eri, I did look at their source. I linked to it. It wasn't there. I ran global ... by TB 2011-07-18 09:05:15
    - OK, I just sent this to NPR: I linked this article at a site where we discuss politics and economics. and ... by Eri 2011-07-18 10:51:13
      - Thanks! I've had poor luck in the past trying to pry info out of any media people, but you ... by TB 2011-07-18 10:54:14
        
        I'm signed up so they've got my e-mail. I also support the station that broadcasts them here, KCUR (University of ... by Eri 2011-07-18 21:42:13
    - In that case, I'll try to remember to contact NPR and query their source. They need to be able ... by Eri 2011-07-18 10:34:36

Goldilocks Gazette delayed. by Vitruvius July 16, 2011 11:21 pm

Delayed again ... by VelociraptorBlade 2011-07-17 23:10:34
*runs screaming from room* The caption reads: I vill drink your blood. by Eri 2011-07-16 23:53:11

Your college dollars at work by TB July 16, 2011 9:54 pm

"Insane" party votes against debt limit increase by TB July 16, 2011 3:24 pm

The McConnell plan apparently has the votes to pass the House with Dems and sane republicans teaming up. Ceding ... by BuckGalaxy 2011-07-17 09:36:36
- RUN IT UP BOYS! Raise it by $50 Trillion just to be sure, then max it out! It's ... by Lee 2011-07-17 10:38:58
  - RUN IT UP! REFUSE TO COMPROMISE! DESTROY THE WORLD ECONOMY! ACT LIKE TOTAL ECONOMIC ILLITERATES! by BuckGalaxy 2011-07-17 11:05:20
    - And having a debt greater than our GDP is considered to be economically literate? In what language? Buck, I'm sure ... by Lee 2011-07-17 11:46:43
      - I don't care what you believe. I just want you to stop changing the subject and admit trying to ... by BuckGalaxy 2011-07-17 23:25:54
        
        I think now is the perfect time to demand a balanced budget. If it isn't accomplished now, it never ... by Lee 2011-07-18 17:05:19
      - It isn't about the money, Lee. It's about the power. If they can destroy the GOP with ... by TB 2011-07-17 12:11:13
        
        You're not telling me anything new, TB. They want to crush the economy with debt so they can impose ... by Lee 2011-07-17 12:17:06
        
        You two are certifiably insane. Especially you, Lee. You have no real issues to stand on. Your ... by BuckGalaxy 2011-07-17 23:35:29
        
        "Never let a crisis go to waste" Remember those words? Do you really think it's an accident that ... by Lee 2011-07-18 12:10:37
        
        It's not working, Buck. All you're doing is screaming the same Democratic talking point over and over again. ... by TB 2011-07-18 09:13:00
        
        It's also interesting that you desperately avoid any mention of what Obama has actually done in this arena since he ... by TB 2011-07-18 09:32:21
        
        Oh, wait. Paul Ryan has a timeline on what Democrats have actually done. Or again, to be precise, ... by TB 2011-07-18 10:33:25
THIS IS SO STUPID. The obvious answer is back during that vote there was NEVER any serious chance of ... by BuckGalaxy 2011-07-17 09:24:04
- Furthermore, when has ANY political party or faction therein ever used America's good credit as leverage to try and force ... by BuckGalaxy 2011-07-17 11:34:14
  - A balanced budget is now considered extremist? by Lee 2011-07-17 11:49:28
    - It just can't get into your little brain can it? No a balanced budget is not extremist. THREATENING ... by BuckGalaxy 2011-07-17 20:51:15
And yet, look at all those Republicans voting "Yea," to raise the debt ceiling. Go back as far as you want, ... by mcfly 2011-07-16 18:25:30
- Yeah. The point is back then Obama and the Democrats were against it because they wanted to wreck the ... by TB 2011-07-16 21:39:03
  - And the GOP is as pure as freshly-fallen snow? by mcfly 2011-07-16 22:35:40
- That's due to politics. The switching sides on an issue depending on who's in power is a big part ... by Lee 2011-07-16 20:32:35
Someone in the House should give this speech verbatim by Lee 2011-07-16 17:11:18

No child left behind by Eri July 16, 2011 1:45 pm

I've always thought No Teacher Left Behind would have been more appropriate. by mcfly 2011-07-16 16:48:16
So how would you handle it? They throw tons of money and resources at these "urban" school districts with ... by Lee 2011-07-16 14:49:47
- NCLB was a crappy idea. We need less Federal control of schools, not more. It was amusing how the Democrats ... by TB 2011-07-16 15:44:31
  - I never liked it and said so from the beginning. It was a Bush idea which meant it was ... by Eri 2011-07-16 23:54:48
    - I never liked it because throwing money at some people isn't going to help them one bit. Not everyone ... by Lee 2011-07-17 12:43:45
    - Q.E.D. by TB 2011-07-17 12:05:35

What a hoot! by Eri July 16, 2011 3:27 am

I would think the biggest hassle would be finding any bike routes in L.A. What a mess. My daughter goes ... by TB 2011-07-16 08:58:55

Murdoch Annoyed by Eri July 15, 2011 6:07 am

The latest on this fiasco. The repercussions are spreading. Wonder where it will all end. by Eri 2011-07-16 03:20:50
Murdoch to apologize to Great Britain: "I'm truly sorry...that we got caught. Now sod off." Some of the claims Brooks faces ... by mcfly 2011-07-15 10:20:07
- Sounds about right. I hope Murdoch's empire breaks up into a hundred or more pieces before sliding under ... by Eri 2011-07-15 21:18:01

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