President Obama made plausible arguments for why we must continue in Afghanistan. My impression is that this surge is simply his method to get the combat troops out. For those on the Right who like to claim the President needs a teleprompter or speech writer for intellectual and coherent speech, this interview should put that […]

Every Right Wing Conservative should listen and take heed. You are fighting the wrong battles. Work to support the real fiscal well being of our country.   Over the last 30 years, we have disproportionately benefited from economic policy. We feel it’s time to rebalance the economy so that it works for everyone — not […]

I have been preaching for years that the disproportionate wealth and income distribution in this country ultimately hurts us all. It seems that those constantly trying to protect against progressive taxation of the super wealthy are the ones who least can afford a government short of money to pay for services they all need. It […]

Ever wonder why Congress never have a problem deficit spending for wars that kill and maim? However for a war on sickness (healthcare reform) it must absolutely be deficit neutral or save money from the start. No time to grow into sustainability. Why do we not educate Americans to think long term so that the […]

Here we are, trying to find a reason to keep the private insurance companies in business. We need to ask congress to have CBO score a Medicare for All system that compensate doctors at better rates. I am confident that this would insure all, be more economical, and would require no additional governmental structures. Of […]

This is the smart move. Start the ball rolling now.  Show you can govern by getting legislation passed and modify incrementally. Senate Democrats are already lowering expectations for the final health care bill, insisting that there will more efforts at reform to come. In a conference call with reporters on Friday, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) […]

This is an interesting characterization on where we are. Nate is generally on point. by Nate Silver We’ve been a little light on health care coverage this week. But to be honest, it’s probably not a bad thing that I’ve been out of the country. Any time I write about the public option — which […]

We Progressive Liberals must grow up and learn how to fight to win. President Obama did not betray us. We are betraying ourselves. President Obama has always worded his support for all his policies carefully as any great politician would in order to maintain the ability to accept victory for whatever framing of his policies […]

President Obama presented one of his best speeches to date at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. The analysis of war, peace, humanity and their sometime seemingly incongruity was astounding. This is what we need in these times, a thinking President. Click here for text.       Viewers are encouraged to subscribe and join the conversation for […]