Category Archives: Politics

Goolsbee Unleashed!!!

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Mash

My favorite economist, Austan Goolsbee, was all over the media today talking about AIG’s bonus program on the backs of American taxpayers. As I was driving back from work this evening, I heard Goolsbee on NPR bashing AIG. He was … Continue reading →

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Why Is Neel Kashkari Still Employed?

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Mash

Neel Kashkari holds the title of “Interim Assistant Secretary for Financial Stability” at the Treasury Department. He was appointed by Bush Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson to manage the TARP funds. He oversaw the distribution of $350 billion in tax payer … Continue reading →

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The Joke At The Heart Of American Foreign Policy Toward The Middle East

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Mash

If you ever doubt who controls American foreign policy, consider the case of Chas Freeman. Freeman was, until today, Barack Obama’s appointee to chair the National Intelligence Council. No more. Today Freeman was forced to withdraw from the position. Why … Continue reading →

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Bobby Jindal

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Mash

Bobby Jindal gave the Republican response to the President. His speech sounded much better on paper. That is the worst delivery of a speech at the national level I have seen (even if you include John McCain’s green screen speech). … Continue reading →

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“In Our Time”

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Mash

President Obama delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress tonight. It was a speech for our times. There is one sentence from this speech that may not get much press coverage. But it literally means the world … Continue reading →

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