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The spark that ignited tea party wrath in 2008 was not such right-wing bugaboos as "Obamacare," the federal deficit, or states' rights, which were added on later by Koch-created front groups. Rather, the uprising sprang directly from the public's raw outrage over Washington's flagrant coddling of Wall Street banksters.
THROWING OUR TROOPS TO THE SHARKS
Friday, June 27, 2008 | Posted by Jim Hightower
At a time when American field commanders in Iraq and Afghanistan say they need every single soldier they can get hold of, thousands of our battle-ready troops are being held back in the U.S. Why... [read more]
KEEPING UP WITH THE RICH
Friday, May 23, 2008 | Posted by Jim Hightower
Time for another peek into the ‘Lifestyles of the Rich… and Cranky.”
Few of us hoi polloi realize that it’s not easy being one of the hoity toity. Yes, they do... [read more]
BUSH’S RECESSION
Monday, May 12, 2008 | Posted by Jim Hightower
George W’s mouth just can’t seem to say the R-word. Rrr…rrr…rrr, he begins, but the word “recession” simply will not escape his lips. One wonders if it’s even in his vocabulary.
... [read more]
BIG-SPENDING GEORGE
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 | Posted by Jim Hightower
George W likes to pose as the Texas president – in the rough-hewn, rancher model of Lyndon Johnson.
However, George isn’t actually a Texan – he was born in Connecticut, went... [read more]
BUSH’S BUDGETARY FOLLIES
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 | Posted by Jim Hightower
George W has now submitted his budget to Congress, and it can be summed up by this lopsided score: Domestic needs, zero. The Pentagon, 515 billion.
Bush's budget slashes health care... [read more]
GRASSROOTS ECONOMIC REALITY
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 | Posted by Jim Hightower
Economists have this to say to those of you who see your family’s economic fortunes on the decline: “Don’t be so glum, chum!”
In a recent poll, only 19 percent of... [read more]
BUSH’S TAX-CUT ADDICTION
Monday, January 28, 2008 | Posted by Jim Hightower
If you’re an alcoholic, a cocaine head, or a gambling addict – there are 12-step programs to help you. But where’s the recovery program for being a tax-cut addict?
Someone needs... [read more]
THE ECONOMICS TREPIDATIONS OF THE RICH
Friday, January 25, 2008 | Posted by Jim Hightower
Time for another peek into the "Lifestyles of the Rich… and Cranky."
The rich would like a little more respect from you hoi polloi. They are fatigued by all this news... [read more]
BUSH’S ECONOMIC PLAN WORKED
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 | Posted by Jim Hightower
At last, economists have discovered that America is tumbling into a recession.
Of course, most Americans have known for months – if not years – that the economy is already in... [read more]
LAWMAKERS CASH IN AS LOBBYISTS
Old Congress critters never die; they just flitter away to K Street.
Take Dennis Hastert. Actually, he’s already taken. The longtime Republican lawmaker retired last November, but rather than return to... [read more]