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Dear Paul Rosenburg:
I really appreciated what you wrote about LBJ. Too many people on the amoral left want to forget what that Congress achieved in only two years. They always use some vague campaign slogan like "Yes We Can" while telling us on the moral left what we can't do. That level of hypocritical cynicism is not only sickening, but it will destroy what's left of the democratic party. Those DLC sympathizers might be fine with the corrupt, political status quo, but a lot of people thought that they were getting change. Your documentation of LBJ's record is right on time, because it keeps the DLC sympathizers from redifining what change really is.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
I really appreciated what you wrote about LBJ. Too many people on the amoral left want to forget what that Congress achieved in only two years. They always use some vague campaign slogan like "Yes We Can" while telling us on the moral left what we can't do. That level of hypocritical cynicism is not only sickening, but it will destroy what's left of the democratic party. Those DLC sympathizers might be fine with the corrupt, political status quo, but a lot of people thought that they were getting change. Your documentation of LBJ's record is right on time, because it keeps the DLC sympathizers from redifining what change really is.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
Dear Ta-Nehisi Coates:
If you understood what was really going on, you wouldn't have lost interest. I am not going to get into the specifics of the what, because the what is not as important as the why. They (the moral left) are doing it to move the political center to the left. It looks like a discussion over cabinet appointments, but it is really a policy debate. Both sides (the moral left and the amoral left) know what those policies are and the wonks on both sides are the ones using the cabinet appointments to bolster their own position. Harvey Dent's hitmen (the amoral left) are trying to get their licks in so they don't lose control of the narrative when this private, policy debate goes public.
Details matter.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
If you understood what was really going on, you wouldn't have lost interest. I am not going to get into the specifics of the what, because the what is not as important as the why. They (the moral left) are doing it to move the political center to the left. It looks like a discussion over cabinet appointments, but it is really a policy debate. Both sides (the moral left and the amoral left) know what those policies are and the wonks on both sides are the ones using the cabinet appointments to bolster their own position. Harvey Dent's hitmen (the amoral left) are trying to get their licks in so they don't lose control of the narrative when this private, policy debate goes public.
Details matter.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
Dear Kos:
When I wrote to you the other day, I thought that I could spark your interest. Everyone had an opinion on hedge funds in last year's presidential primary. There's no reason why any desciple of Rubinomics should be spared the same fate as the others.
Oh, well.
Maybe this will get a rise out of you. I think it should be front page. Your headline could say this: "Why do we let insider traders run our economic policies?" You would get a million hits in one day. Of course the DLC sympathizers would huff and puff until their faces turned blue. So, what. A lot of folks in the fantasy-based community need to be exposed to some reality every now and then. They need to know that Robert Rubin is no hero. He has put America into decline from his positions in both government and business. Harvey Dent should quit associating himself with Rubin and Rubin's desciples; because they are bad news for anyone who claims to bring "change" to Washington D.C. The question you are going to have to deal with is: Are we a movement or a cheerleading squad? You have the power to decide which it will be. I hope you choose the former.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
When I wrote to you the other day, I thought that I could spark your interest. Everyone had an opinion on hedge funds in last year's presidential primary. There's no reason why any desciple of Rubinomics should be spared the same fate as the others.
Oh, well.
Maybe this will get a rise out of you. I think it should be front page. Your headline could say this: "Why do we let insider traders run our economic policies?" You would get a million hits in one day. Of course the DLC sympathizers would huff and puff until their faces turned blue. So, what. A lot of folks in the fantasy-based community need to be exposed to some reality every now and then. They need to know that Robert Rubin is no hero. He has put America into decline from his positions in both government and business. Harvey Dent should quit associating himself with Rubin and Rubin's desciples; because they are bad news for anyone who claims to bring "change" to Washington D.C. The question you are going to have to deal with is: Are we a movement or a cheerleading squad? You have the power to decide which it will be. I hope you choose the former.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
Dear Paul Krugman:
Do you see how powerfully destructive your logic is? I'm not talking about economics. I'm talking about politics. You said that "progressives" weren't qualified to lead Harvey Dent's economic team, because they didn't have the right kind of experience in this time of national decline. By your logic, Bill Richardson isn't qualified to be Commerce Secretary. That's not good for business or politics, because the democratic wing of the elitist party needs token latinos in the cabinet to market it's "post-racial" image. If Harvey Dent was thinking like you, Bill Richardson (or Susan Rice) would be Secretary of State. That would have essentially killed all of the momentum built up by these last two years of photo-op politics. Either your logic is wrong or David Sirota is correct: You are trying to move the goalposts.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
Do you see how powerfully destructive your logic is? I'm not talking about economics. I'm talking about politics. You said that "progressives" weren't qualified to lead Harvey Dent's economic team, because they didn't have the right kind of experience in this time of national decline. By your logic, Bill Richardson isn't qualified to be Commerce Secretary. That's not good for business or politics, because the democratic wing of the elitist party needs token latinos in the cabinet to market it's "post-racial" image. If Harvey Dent was thinking like you, Bill Richardson (or Susan Rice) would be Secretary of State. That would have essentially killed all of the momentum built up by these last two years of photo-op politics. Either your logic is wrong or David Sirota is correct: You are trying to move the goalposts.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
Dear Bill Richardson:
You are not qualified to be Commerce Secretary. Yes, I know you used to be a republican who worked for a republican congressman and a republican White House. Yes, I know you switched to democrat and worked for a democratic congressman and a democratic White House. Yes, I know that you are a career politician and a career government jobber; but trust me on this: You are not qualified for this one position. You have never worked in the Department of Commerce, so that disqualifies you from any consideration. I got that from Paul Krugman.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
You are not qualified to be Commerce Secretary. Yes, I know you used to be a republican who worked for a republican congressman and a republican White House. Yes, I know you switched to democrat and worked for a democratic congressman and a democratic White House. Yes, I know that you are a career politician and a career government jobber; but trust me on this: You are not qualified for this one position. You have never worked in the Department of Commerce, so that disqualifies you from any consideration. I got that from Paul Krugman.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
Dear Jeremy Scahill:
Just give it a rest. The amoral majority wants to be happy. The amoral majority wants to keep on living in the fantasy-based community. You are an enemy to their temporary happiness. Your crusade for permanent happiness is a roadblock to their temporary happiness. If amoral "journalists" say its alright for politicians to be two-faced, then it must be alright.
Leave the two-faced politicians alone!
Amoral "journalists" like Chris Matthews say that Harvey Dent chose all of those people you named to enact policies that they themselves don't agree with. Amoral "journalists" like Chris Matthews want all of us in the reality-based community to believe that these future cabinet members have been born again. Amoral "journalists" like Chris Matthews want everybody to believe that Harvey Dent's campaign promises represented the left of American politics. This is old news to those in the fantasy-based community. Residents of the reality-based community know better; but temporary happiness is to the amoral majority as crack is to Noel Bush. Nothing you do will stop the addiction.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
Just give it a rest. The amoral majority wants to be happy. The amoral majority wants to keep on living in the fantasy-based community. You are an enemy to their temporary happiness. Your crusade for permanent happiness is a roadblock to their temporary happiness. If amoral "journalists" say its alright for politicians to be two-faced, then it must be alright.
Leave the two-faced politicians alone!
Amoral "journalists" like Chris Matthews say that Harvey Dent chose all of those people you named to enact policies that they themselves don't agree with. Amoral "journalists" like Chris Matthews want all of us in the reality-based community to believe that these future cabinet members have been born again. Amoral "journalists" like Chris Matthews want everybody to believe that Harvey Dent's campaign promises represented the left of American politics. This is old news to those in the fantasy-based community. Residents of the reality-based community know better; but temporary happiness is to the amoral majority as crack is to Noel Bush. Nothing you do will stop the addiction.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
Dear Kos:
I really don't trust any so-called "journalist" other than Bill Moyers. I was wondering if you could verify whether or not this story is true and/or worthy of consideration concerning Larry Summers' hedge fund. This may be another reason why Harvey Dent shouldn't put his trust into people who brung us to this point of national decline. I hope you bring some clarity to this story.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
I really don't trust any so-called "journalist" other than Bill Moyers. I was wondering if you could verify whether or not this story is true and/or worthy of consideration concerning Larry Summers' hedge fund. This may be another reason why Harvey Dent shouldn't put his trust into people who brung us to this point of national decline. I hope you bring some clarity to this story.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
Dear Jonathan Stein:
If you didn't already know, you should have asked somebody. Black people don't need a symbol. Black people need good paying jobs!
Sincerely,
pee-wee
If you didn't already know, you should have asked somebody. Black people don't need a symbol. Black people need good paying jobs!
Sincerely,
pee-wee
Dear Harvey Dent:
I just want to clarify something that I wrote to you the other day. When I said we needed a small business flat tax, I wasn't talking about what you or the other photo-op politicians currently call small businesses. Before we can have a small business flat tax (to go with the living wage) we must first redefine what a small business is. Any business that has offices in more than one state shall not be considered a small business. Any business that is part of a franchise shall not be considered a small business. Any business which is a subcontractor for a big business shall not be considered a small business. I know how you Washington types are. Any hint of something that might appease the regressive right is seen as a way to look post-partisan. You are not getting off that easy.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
I just want to clarify something that I wrote to you the other day. When I said we needed a small business flat tax, I wasn't talking about what you or the other photo-op politicians currently call small businesses. Before we can have a small business flat tax (to go with the living wage) we must first redefine what a small business is. Any business that has offices in more than one state shall not be considered a small business. Any business that is part of a franchise shall not be considered a small business. Any business which is a subcontractor for a big business shall not be considered a small business. I know how you Washington types are. Any hint of something that might appease the regressive right is seen as a way to look post-partisan. You are not getting off that easy.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
Dear Harvey Dent:
I hope that this new development forces some folks to reevaluate their allegiance to the fantasy-based community. I'm not that bothered, because I always knew you were a photo-op politician who would triangulate your way out of a circle. Since you've bought into the regressive, trickle-down economic philosophy (at least for the next two years) why not use this as an opportunity to challenge inequity in other parts of the tax code. I have a few suggestions that deserve more that just your political hitmen's attention:
*Small Business Flat Tax
*3-year Startup Business Tax Holiday
*Move top capital gains tax rate to 40%
*Property Tax Cap
*Wall Street Securities Sales Tax
*1% sales tax on Chinese products
*2% sales tax increase on alcohol (since you care SO much about crime and unwanted pregnancies)
The main goal is to create a tax code that will make the living wage a reality while simultaneously encouraging innovation and new ideas from *NEW* economic players. I am even willing to cut or eliminate dividend taxes since they tend to be long-term investments. You have shown yourself to be an establishment appeaser, but I am giving you a chance to prove me wrong.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
p.s. I didn't even mention a marijuana tax, but you haven't shown yourself to be socially liberal either.
I hope that this new development forces some folks to reevaluate their allegiance to the fantasy-based community. I'm not that bothered, because I always knew you were a photo-op politician who would triangulate your way out of a circle. Since you've bought into the regressive, trickle-down economic philosophy (at least for the next two years) why not use this as an opportunity to challenge inequity in other parts of the tax code. I have a few suggestions that deserve more that just your political hitmen's attention:
*Small Business Flat Tax
*3-year Startup Business Tax Holiday
*Move top capital gains tax rate to 40%
*Property Tax Cap
*Wall Street Securities Sales Tax
*1% sales tax on Chinese products
*2% sales tax increase on alcohol (since you care SO much about crime and unwanted pregnancies)
The main goal is to create a tax code that will make the living wage a reality while simultaneously encouraging innovation and new ideas from *NEW* economic players. I am even willing to cut or eliminate dividend taxes since they tend to be long-term investments. You have shown yourself to be an establishment appeaser, but I am giving you a chance to prove me wrong.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
p.s. I didn't even mention a marijuana tax, but you haven't shown yourself to be socially liberal either.
Dear David Sirota:
Your last few posts have been very interesting. I completely understand your situation. You shouldn't have to preempt every one of your writings with a warning to readers, but they are so stuck on hero worship that it is almost a necessity. You might need a bigger mirror in the future, but the one you have now at least offers the readers a chance to get a small glance at themselves. Let me warn you that some folks like living in the fantasy-based community. You should be saving every penny from every paycheck for that jumbo sized mirror that lets everyone see their entire being.
And tell your readers that even though expanding trade to third world nations is NOT a need, we can expand trade with tarriffs. Yes We Can! LOL!
Sincerely,
pee-wee
Your last few posts have been very interesting. I completely understand your situation. You shouldn't have to preempt every one of your writings with a warning to readers, but they are so stuck on hero worship that it is almost a necessity. You might need a bigger mirror in the future, but the one you have now at least offers the readers a chance to get a small glance at themselves. Let me warn you that some folks like living in the fantasy-based community. You should be saving every penny from every paycheck for that jumbo sized mirror that lets everyone see their entire being.
And tell your readers that even though expanding trade to third world nations is NOT a need, we can expand trade with tarriffs. Yes We Can! LOL!
Sincerely,
pee-wee
Dear David Sirota:
Does this mean that you are part of the reality-based community? Yeah, Harvey Dent lied. Even the first lady knew that Harvey Dent was lying. Only those who live in the fantasy-based community thought that Harvey Dent and his DLC allies were going to do something about NAFTA. The elitists in D.C. only care about folks with masters degrees. Free trade (corporate rights') agreements put money into their stock portfolios. I could say keep up the good work, but your framing has been off for a while. It is no longer about "fair" trade. Now, we're talking tarriffs.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
Does this mean that you are part of the reality-based community? Yeah, Harvey Dent lied. Even the first lady knew that Harvey Dent was lying. Only those who live in the fantasy-based community thought that Harvey Dent and his DLC allies were going to do something about NAFTA. The elitists in D.C. only care about folks with masters degrees. Free trade (corporate rights') agreements put money into their stock portfolios. I could say keep up the good work, but your framing has been off for a while. It is no longer about "fair" trade. Now, we're talking tarriffs.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
Dear Ralph Nader:
I heard about what you said the other day. It is really sad that some people are too stupid to figure out when someone is talking about a hypothetical, futuristic, either/or comparison. You could have used the phrase sell-out; but you would have had to find a word that starts with the letter S that could replace Uncle Sam. But even if you were purple-black like Wesley Snipes and used a different phrase, you would still be the focus of ongoing attacks. You have to understand (I know you already do) that a supermajority of the American press believes that Harvey Dent walks on water. More importantly: The forces that are trying to marginalize you come from both the democratic and republican wings of the corporate party. Those republicratics are going to do everything in their power to make sure that we never see a living wage. If you want to know where I stand...............I'm with you.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
I heard about what you said the other day. It is really sad that some people are too stupid to figure out when someone is talking about a hypothetical, futuristic, either/or comparison. You could have used the phrase sell-out; but you would have had to find a word that starts with the letter S that could replace Uncle Sam. But even if you were purple-black like Wesley Snipes and used a different phrase, you would still be the focus of ongoing attacks. You have to understand (I know you already do) that a supermajority of the American press believes that Harvey Dent walks on water. More importantly: The forces that are trying to marginalize you come from both the democratic and republican wings of the corporate party. Those republicratics are going to do everything in their power to make sure that we never see a living wage. If you want to know where I stand...............I'm with you.
Sincerely,
pee-wee
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From my understanding there is a need for poll watchers needed for the polls on 02-05-08, and if you are interested you need to contact either me to pass it on to the person that got me into it here in Missouri, or you should contact someone locally ASAP. I do not know which states are in need of poll watchers, or exactly which polling places need them, but I will post a list of states below that are voting on 02-05-08.
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah
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