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S. Korean Econoblogger Jailed for Getting it Right

…can criminalize pretty much anything. Dean Baker needs to watch his back. (Memo to Dan. Being widely read and piling up page views doesn’t always pay. At least not in…

Obama and Social Security: why NOT to worry

…by Barkley Rosser (and posted below by Dan) I don’t think we have much to worry about to begin with. But even if the Obama team takes a look at…

What was the Nexus?

…are fully aware of the dangers and difficulties in implementing this policy, we believe the dangers of failing to do so are far greater. We believe the U.S. has the…

In Memoriam for Tanta

In memoriam for Tanta . CR says it best. Tanta offered humor as well as wisdom in her posts she shared with us. She is in my prayers. Dan

Two Wings of the Republican Party

by cactus Two Wings of the Republican Party A few facts (labeled with “F”s) and a few questions (labeled with “Q”s): F1. Sarah Palin has stated that if McCain loses,…

Canceled debate

…“John McCain believes it’s important for the people of California to see and hear the candidates talk about the issues,” McCain communications director Dan Schnur told The Chronicle last week….

Tax rates, growth, and tax revenues

…Naturally, that’s a topic I couldn’t avoid in the book. But many folks here at Angry Bear (Divorced One Like Bush and Dan especially, but many more) kept telling me…