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Root Cause Myths

By barry payne - economist
the root cause of the financial collapse on the front end was the housing bubble, and on the back end, the root cause was the 40-to-1 leverage ratios hidden ... Read More

The GOP has written this election off as a loss leader

By NightSwimmer
It will be almost impossible for the Republican party to win the White House in 2008. It doesn't matter which candidate is selected. I don't think that ... Read More

The article is dishonest and is a LIE!

By Archarito
The politics produced an report that refused to include a preponderance of pertinent exculpatory evidence conclusively demonstrating Monegan was fired ... Read More

Lots of ways to be pro-life

By sugar_k
It's not just that the Republicans have made little effort to overturn Roe v. Wade in nearly thirty years since Reagan was elected president. Being pro-life ... Read More

Poor Librarians

By Guylinder
The librarians I know have master's degrees. They have a respect for knowledge and education. They do not want books banned. They understand that when ... Read More

Don't forget "The Treasure Seekers"

By DGol
E. Nesbit wrote fabulous fables around the turn of the (last) century, many or most of which featured kids going through tough financial times. The best ... Read More

Don't forget sleazy tactic #6

By JackHughes
When the independent, bi-partisan legislative panel might reach conclussions that are embarassing, if not legally jeopardizing, insist the investigation ... Read More

Couple observations about Guantanamo

By Eigenvector
I think two things seriously weaken Lithwick's article, turning it into a set piece of Liberal righteousness rather than solid commentary on a sad situation. ... Read More

the only living american writer worthy of a nobel nom is...

By bec393
...or rather, will be later in his career, Nathan Englander. The others mentioned at the top of this article--Pynchon, Roth, DeLilo et al--while prodigious ... Read More

She finally nailed one

By florianna
I think that Prudie did pretty good this week overall, especially #1. Since there were no reservations made, and the only arrangement that was made was ... Read More

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Gee Chrissy..

By Reluctant Poster
I really thought there were no UFOs and no aliens until my son was kidnapped and replaced by the current version....I like him much better now. But, now, ... Read More

10/9/8 ...

By IncogNeato
1) Hey, aren't you the same woman who complained last year that her fiance wouldn't get married on a football weekend? No, you say you've been married ... Read More

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none founded in fact?

By Archae86
[quote] It turns out that none of her early claims to political courage was founded in fact[/quote]"None" seems rather strong. I've not seen denial of ... Read More

SNL beat you to the punch

By wintermute47
It was either last week or the week prior that SNL's 'Weekend Update' commented on the 'Red Dawn' remake. Seth Meyer stated (paraphrase): "Because there's ... Read More

Oct 9: Who are these people to you?

By marcparis
LW1: This is your husband. A husband who you know loves football. You know your couple well enough to understand the consequences of keeping him to the ... Read More

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A Little Less Wise

By Helen O
Prudie, don't apologize for your views on "demon rum," and do pat yourself on the back for realizing when a letter writer or the subject of their inquiriy ... Read More

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On Class Warfare.

By Isonomist
Recently a friend sent me an email called "questions," asking things like: What if things were switched around, What if the Obamas had paraded five children ... Read More

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I Believe McCain is a Misogynist Douchebag!

By Thy Goddess
Exhibit I Exhibit II Exhibit IIA Exhibit III Exhibit IV Essential Reading ... Read More

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this guy gets it.

By StandardDeviation
and if you don't like c&p's, never ever read 'em, don't look at this one, save yourself the stomach acid... Juicing up the ticket Dishonest, cynical ... Read More

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It's the economy stupid.

By Schmutzie
For me, it's the Iraq War, a blunder which I consider one of the worst, if not the worst of mistakes the US has ever made. I made up my mind on this November's ... Read More

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Thoughts on Intellectuals and Anti-Intellectuals

By Adrasteia
And yet Rachel, I do not see a campaign ad from the left accusing conservatives of being "rednecks" or "uneducated." I do see ads from the right accusing ... Read More

How a Party Destroys itself (or maybe just destroys America)

By jwschmidt
This is what the end of the Bush era looks like - a turning point that will either lead to Republicans learning from their mistakes and returning as a ... Read More

Of Rednecks, Wardrobes, and Authenticity

By Carolinianjeff
Ellen Tarlin believes that Sarah Palin is not actually "of the heartland", but is merely playing a role. As a politician, particularly one who happens ... Read More

Hitchens' "Vote for Obama"

By Porkins
Hitchens has hit the nail on the head again. As an Independent voter, I came into this election with the assumption that I could live with a victory on ... Read More