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Mother Nature Belongs at the Bargaining Table
As the highly scripted stagecraft of the presidential campaign fades from the headlines, there’s a new show in Washington. ”Fiscal Cliff” stars President Barack Obama, who urges Republicans and Democrats to agree on a ”grand bargain” that would soften the economic shock of the impending across-the-board tax and spending cuts. But that bipartisan handshake would be nothing to celebrate.
Snake-Oil Deficit Savings
As those talks on avoiding the so-called fiscal cliff meander along, it’s no surprise that lawmakers are lining up to protect or promote their special interests.
The Fiscal Hoax
The biggest story in Washington is about something that doesn’t really exist: the so-called “fiscal cliff.” This manufactured panic is all about politicians and corporate interests getting things they want — things that don’t have much to do with the “crisis” anyway. But instead of challenging this spin, big media outlets are playing along.
For Pete’s Sake, What’s Happened to Our Democracy?
Down through the millennia, specific individuals have changed the course of history. Some made their indelible mark through their intellect, some through their courage, and still others through the depth and breadth of their vision.
Dodging the Fiscal Swindle
Talk of the so-called “fiscal cliff” has grown from a murmur to a roar this holiday season. But that doesn’t make this cliff any more realistic than Santa Claus.
Solving the Twinkie Murder Case
Far from greedy, however, the 18,500 unionized workers are quite reasonable and very loyal — in fact, they had previously given back $100 million in annual wages and benefits to help the company survive. The true greed in this drama comes from inside Ripplewood’s towering castle of high finance
Highway Robbery
The Answer Is Blowing in the Wind
There’s money to be made in wind and solar power, but so far, not very much. And that’s the way fossil fuel giants aim to keep it. As of today, they’re winning the energy battle because federal subsidies for renewable energy are about to expire, unlike Uncle Sam’s giveaways to the oil, gas, coal, and nuclear industries.
The Secessionist Tempest in Texas
Once again, there’s a tempest brewing in the national tea pot. We’re talking secession.
Letters to the Editor: Readers Respond to Donald Kaul’s Departure, Part IV
He’s still on the mend and weighing whether or not to return.
