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Sunday, January 19, 2003 |
[The first comments below obviously belong to a different post-they are months old. I know why my comments are broken, I just don't know how to fix them. but I am working on it.]
1:33:29 PM 
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The Heinlein Economc Stimulus Plan If President Bush had any vision, any boldness, and any balls his could stimulate the economy, build a legacy that would last 100 years, and earn my vote in 2004 with a simple reordering of federal priorities. My dream Presidential address would go something like this:
[A podium bearing the seal of the President of the United States stands in front of a plain royal blue backdrop. A hushed and reverential hand pick group sits be for the raised speaker's platform, and a mod press is contained by velvet ropes behind them. A confidant and jaunty President Bush strides to the podium.]
Today I am announcing a single dederal program that will stimulate the American economy, provide thousands of jobs not just this year but for decades. This single program will reenvigor our young people, our educators, our scientists, and the entire nation. It demonstrate to the whole world that we are living up to our nation's great promise and to ourselves that we can aspire to our grandest dreams. today is the day that we, as children, climb onto the shoulders of giants so that we may see farther. today is the day that change America, and the world profoundly for the better."
[President bush smiles at the cameras, not with the charm of a politicain, but with the confidence of man who know the the very gates of Hell would open before the rightness of his cause]
"Saddle up boys, 'cause we're going to Mars!"
1:24:35 PM
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Yeah, That's Fair This is pretty old, but I just found it on Brad Delong's site. It's a comparison of the tax benefits given by the Democratic and Republican plans, broken down by income group.
For purposes of full disclosure, my family falls into the $50,000-$75,000 bracket, which sees greater benefits under the Democratic plan. I think that my tax load is fair ( and everyone in my bracket whines--let alone those above it--deserves a smack in the head. My bills are paid, I'm saving for Gabe's college and my own retirement, and I can afford everything I need and quite a bit more.)
1:22:24 PM
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SPQR I often feel guilty for not finding more stuff for Steve. He shows up everyday, contributes, and pretty much goes home empty-handed. This blogger, I'm guessing, isn't a proponent of less government, but Steve might find him interesting anyway. He certianly earns a spot on my bookmark menu.
Possibly the best warblog ever (even if you don't like warblogs--trust me)
12:25:17 PM
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Conservative? Check. Compassionate? Umm, I'l Get Back to You Isn't this the guy who said Jesus was his favorite philosopher? I think he missed the point of "Love thy neighbor". Of course, it is possible that Jesus meant only the people who actually live near the Bush compound in Kennebunkport. (Or maybe, the President subscribes to the fringe view that Jesus was an itinerate Cynic philosopher. That would explain a lot)
(From The Washington Post, value added by Plastic.com)
Sorry, But You're Out On Your Ass, You've Used Up Your Quota Of Emergency Room Visits
In a little noticed change to Medicaid rules, the Bush administration, in a ruling that was not pursued by state Medicaid administrators or the managed care industry, after an inquiry from Florida (ya know, the state who's Governor is the prez's brother), has put restrictions on the number of times a person with Medicaid may visit the emergency room. This rule affects about 3/5ths of the nation's poor and disabled Medicaid recipients who fall under the managed care umbrella
9:59:00 AM
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How Bad Does the Economy Suck? Let Us Count the Ways Is deflation still a threat? This article offers evidence on both sides, but it sounds to me like deflationary forces hold a slightly stronger hand.
A Sinking Feeling at the Register. The costs of most manufactured goods have been dropping for more than a year, causing turmoil for companies and their workers. By David Leonhardt. [New York Times: Business]
9:22:05 AM
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