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Bush Picks Up Key Endorsement

…administration’s “axis of evil” label, accusations that Iran harbors al-Qaida terrorists, and threats of sanctions for the country’s nuclear ambitions. Historically, Democrats have harmed Iran more than Republicans, said Hasan…

And Now, Random Convention Thoughts

…to “get over” Florida. Bob Graham, Bill Richardson, Ed Rendell, and Jennifer Granholm: Great content, mixed on delivery. Graham was worst (even his “Osama bin Forgotten” line fell flat), Richardson

Another Shrill Economist Shrill is, of course, the word conservatives often use to label an economist when said economist makes a case that they cannot refute with logic or data….

…to avoid the label of a liberal bias? The NYT? Somehow I don’t buy that one… Now the standard response is to talk about Jeff Gerth and the NYT’s role…

…and outside groups. The $400 checks that these families will not get were a big part selling this plan, a way to avoid the “sellout to the wealthy” label. The…

…with Soros, Buffet, and a few other super-rich poeple. Buffet recently also came out against the current Bush tax cut. Mac Diva’s reader, Jim, came up with a four point…

Accurate reporting

…some doubt on the usefulness of such labeling. For example, the label “cyclical” often implies — whether implicitly or explicitly — that declines in the participation rate explained by “cyclical”…