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Politics and Pop Culture.
And occasionally informative, amusing, or bizzare non sequiturs.
Matt's in charge here, others can post.
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wWednesday, January 29, 2003 |
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State of the Union: Reactions
I watched the Democratic response. It was kind of weak. I'd like to know how they pick who delivers it:
Today, the economy is limping along. Some say it's a recovery, but for far too Americans, there's no recovery in our states and cities.
There's no recovery in our rural communities. There's no recovery for working Americans and for those searching for jobs to feed and clothe their families.
After gaining 22 million jobs in eight years, we've now lost 2 million jobs in the last two years since President Bush took office; 100,000 jobs lost last month alone.
And here's a nice little selection of what those self-important talking heads think: Media Notes
Salon.com's article/editorial was pretty good, but I usually enjoy anything Jake Tapper writes. He rightly points out that Bush is a warmonger using fear to cow us as a nation.
Speaking of fear - I also suggest you buy Hunter S. Thompson's latest book, Kingdom of Fear: Loathsome Secrets of a Star-Crossed Child in the Final Days of the American Century. It has some of the best and most honest critiques of Bush that I've read. Or you could borrow it from me sometime, I suppose. And yes, the title is describing America.
And an Islamic Newspaper has an interesting quote from Jeffords:
Islam Online- News Section “As far as I’m concerned he declared war on Iraq tonight,” said Jeffords, who stands politically with opposition Democrats. “He left himself no out other than going to war.”
“It sounds like he’s not listening to anyone. He wants war. He just wants a war.”
In other news, I just read through today's Guardian. I should read it more often. There's a pretty funny column about Bush by one Richard Adams that I'd recommend. And look, the United States is a Special Report.
posted by
Matthew Carroll-Schmidt at 11:45 AM
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