by Linda Beale (cross posted from ataxingmatter) Economic Theory–how much is it worth [hat tip–Yves Smith at Naked Capitalism] Michael Hudson, an economist at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, asks…

…Do Without” by Michael Kinsley. Neither piece discussed real details of either the existing funding and delivery system for health care or the possible ways this system might be changed…

Candian Bacon (certainly Michael Moore’s best work of fiction), starring John Candy So I Married an Axe Murderer / Mike Meyers Airplane! / Leslie Nielsen Chain Reaction / Keanu Bright…

…Social Security system. The Project is directed by Cato’s director of health and welfare studies, Michael Tanner, and is co-chaired by José Piñera, Chile’s former labor minister and architect of…

…on Energy and Commerce The Honorable Allen Boyd (D) The Honorable Dave Camp (R), Ranking Member of the Committee on Ways and Means The Honorable Michael N. Castle (R) The…

Yes, I’m still distracted (and under deadlines), but this is too good to pass up. Greg Mankiw sends us to “Wisdom from Michael Kinsley.” Which turns out to be this:…

…there needs to be outside oversight,” said former FBI agent Michael German, now a national security adviser for the American Civil Liberties Union. He also cast doubt on the FBI’s…

…we’ve heard from Michael Mukasey with regard to waterboarding. Unfortunately for the new attorney general, however, his subordinates on the front lines consider this contention barely worthy of discussion. For…

…be eliminated from Federal spending. But as I peruse the Federal budget statistics, I can’t find Larry’s numbers. What am I missing? Finally, Larry has something from Michael Darda that…

…smarter, not more. Responsible budgeting also means that we cease dumping huge deferred tax liabilities on our kids. Update: Michael O’Hare sent me a nice email saying the “blame” for…