Monthly Archives: July 2011

How the Deficit got this big

Posted on 2011/07/26 by vortmax

From the NY Times Op-Ed page: With President Obama and Republican leaders calling for cutting the budget by trillions over the next 10 years, it is worth asking how we got here — from healthy surpluses at the end of … Continue reading →

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What has the GOP become, part 2?

Posted on 2011/07/05 by vortmax

David Brooks, who is definitely no liberal, writes the following article: The Mother of All No-Brainers  If the Republican Party were a normal party, it would take advantage of this amazing moment. It is being offered the deal of the … Continue reading →

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The GOP Survival Suit

Posted on 2011/07/05 by vortmax

It sure seems that the GOP has come to this:

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