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McCain admits he "doesn't really understand economics"

Politics – At a recent meeting with the Wall Street Journal editorial board, Republican presidential candidate John McCain admitted he "doesn't really understand economics" and then pointed to his adviser and former Senate colleague, Phil Gramm - whom he had brought with him to the meeting - as the expert he turns to on the subject, The Huffington P

View Story Discuss (7) (krugman.blogs.nytimes.com) 178 days ago by Aidenag

Voted for on July 10, 2008 02:14pm

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McCain faces backlash over top advisor Phil Gramm's comments

Money – "You've heard of mental depression; this is a mental recession," said Phil Gramm, one of McCain's top advisors. "We have become a nation of whiners," he said. "You hear constant whining about a loss of competitiveness, America in decline." McCain once admitted he didn't know as much about economics as he should.

View Story Discuss (230) (guardian.co.uk) 9 days ago by ybdogsct

Voted for on July 10, 2008 02:11pm Commented on 2 times: 1 2

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Fisking Feith's Faulty Case for War

Politics – Feith neglects to mention one particular country that supplied Saddam with chemical weapons. Of course, it was the United States. Gives a bit of a different picture, doesn't it?

View Story Discuss (0) (antiwar.com) 9 days ago by populist

Voted for on July 10, 2008 02:10pm

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Did Obama walk into a trap on Iraq?

Do No Evil – Roger Simon at Politico believes Barack Obama allowed himself to walk into a big trap on Iraq by agreeing to tour the country and talk to the commanders on the ground. Why go at all if Obama planned to stick to his policy of withdrawal? Making the trip concedes that he didn't know what he talking about in the primaries

View Story Discuss (20) (hotair.com) 10 days ago by pc25

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Ex-Officials Offer Plan to Revamp War Powers Act

Politics – Two former secretaries of state have declared the War Powers Act of 1973 obsolete and proposed a new system of closer consultation between the White House and Congress before American forces go into battle.

View Story Discuss (34) (nytimes.com) 11 days ago by Beau7890

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Beltway myth: "The left-wing base" vs. "the American people" on Iraq

News – The Washington Establishment lies most brazenly when they want to claim that their own insulated, fringe views are shared by majorities of "the American people." To achieve that goal, there's just no limit on their willingness to go on television and make up facts.

View Story Discuss (1) (salon.com) 12 days ago by Wil

Voted for on July 10, 2008 06:26am

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Senate Backs Wiretap Bill to Shield Phone Companies

News – More than two and a half years after the disclosure of President's Bush's domestic eavesdropping program set off a furious national debate, the Senate gave final approval on Wednesday afternoon to broadening the government's spy powers and providing legal immunity for the phone companies that took part in the wiretapping program.

View Story Discuss (156) (nytimes.com) 10 days ago by Alexia

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'Shrink ray' hits consumers' wallets

Money – With fuel and delivery costs rising, food manufacturers are faced with raising their prices or giving you less, and it seems that less is the growing trend.

View Story Discuss (31) (msnbc.msn.com) 12 days ago by TechnologyExpert

Voted for on July 09, 2008 02:39am

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McCain Breaks Public Spending Cap

Politics – McCain has now spent $58.4 million on his primary effort. Those who have committed to public financing can spend no more than $54 million on their primary bid.

View Story Discuss (3) (blog.washingtonpost.com) 120 days ago by dexlovex2

Voted for on July 08, 2008 06:53pm Commented on 1 time: 1

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How McCain Is Skirting His Own Spending Caps

Politics – Even though McCain has agreed to an $84.1 million spending cap by accepting public funds--a decision he likes to portray as a principled stand against the corrupting influence of money on politics--at least double that sum will be spent on his behalf thanks to loopholes in the law that allow largely unregulated "soft money" contributions.

View Story Discuss (244) (blog.newsweek.com) 12 days ago by ybdogsct

Voted for on July 08, 2008 06:50pm Commented on 10 times: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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Save Money On Your Power With Solar Roof Shingles

Gadgets & Tech – There are a number of things that make solar shingles appealing. Everything from the price of electricity, available sunshine, and incentives by local and state governments has made this idea worth looking into.

View Story Discuss (17) (alternativeenergybase.com) 12 days ago by altnrg

Voted for on July 08, 2008 04:34pm Commented on 1 time: 1

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Evil Reigns but None Dare Call it Treason

Do No Evil – Torture advocated, secret armies and prisons encouraged, ignoring habeas corpus for anyone pointed to and called "enemy combatant." Yet, non dare call it treason.

View Story Discuss (167) (populistamerica.com) 12 days ago by populist

Voted for on July 08, 2008 03:06pm Commented on 2 times: 1 2

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Dubai real estate market likely to stabilize by 2010

Real Estate – With vast supply of properties expected to hit UAE property market during the coming years, the realty sector in UAE will witness a demand-supply balance during 2010-2011

View Story Discuss (31) (realestateproarticles.com) 12 days ago by altnrg

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Librarian carrying "McCain=Bush" sign kicked out of McCain Event

Politics – In McCain's *open to the public* townhall meeting, a 61 year-old woman was arrested for trespassing on orders from the McCain security detail for carrying a sign that read "McCain=Bush." Carol Kreck received a ticket and her court date is set for July 23. [via kos]

View Story Discuss (19) (progressnowaction.org) 12 days ago by Wil

Voted for on July 08, 2008 04:37am Commented on 2 times: 1 2

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Iraq Asks for Timetable for U.S. Withdrawal

News – Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki raised the prospect on Monday of setting a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops as part of negotiations over a new security agreement with Washington.

View Story Discuss (13) (uk.reuters.com) 12 days ago by Neophile

Voted for on July 08, 2008 04:29am

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