FEMA STILL AT IT March 2008“Brownie, you’re doing a heck of a job.” George W cluelessly said to the head of FEMA in 2005 when...
GETTING TO THE MEAT OF THE PROBLEM March 2008It’s ironic that people who hate government – corporate interests and right-wing ideologues –are now in charge of running it....
GRASSROOTS ECONOMIC REALITY March 2008Economists have this to say to those of you who see your family’s economic fortunes on the decline: “Don’t be...
THE HOMES OF HENRY KRAVIS March 2008Let’s take another peek [Lifestyles theme] into the “Lifestyles of the Rich and Cranky.” The old rich pride themselves in...
COME ON, CONGRESS, GET SOME GUMPTION March 2008If the arrogant autocrats of the Bush regime had been depicted in a 1950s B-movie, it would be called: “The...
BUSH FREES IRAQ TO EMBRACE IRAN March 2008At last, the President has been greeted in Iraq by an outpouring of hugs, kisses, and rose petals – just...
NO PUNISHMENT FOR EXXON MALFEASANCE? March 2008How time flies. For example, think back to 1989. Hillary Clinton was the obscure first lady of Arkansas, back then....
OUR LEADER SPEAKS March 2008It would be nice to think that your president is in touch with reality – or at least in shouting...
CHOOSING A VEEP March 2008The nation’s political pundits have spent weeks trying to tell us who will be the presidential nominees. From the Iowa...
CASHING IN ON PAYDAY LOANS March 2008The Bible tells us that Jesus drove the moneychangers out of the temple (for charging less, by the way, than...
A REAL STIMULUS PROGRAM March 2008Get ready, get set… stimulate! Washington is about to mail $600 checks to you, me, and nearly everyone else (unless...
THE DELIBERATE DECEIT OF DRUG ADS March 2008Four out of five doctors recommend that you not believe any advertising that makes claims based on the opinions of...
BANKING ON A BAILOUT March 2008What’s good for Bank of America is good for America – right? Well, that’s what this huge banking conglomerate is...
A LITTLE PAPER DIGS OUT BIG STORIES February 2008To learn what’s really going on in our mixed up world, it helps to have such indefatigable and trusted diggers...
MONSANTO SEEKS TO BAN THE TRUTH February 2008Ben & Jerry’s Homemade is now owned by a conglomerate, but the company’s luscious ice cream still is made from...
BANK-ROBBING BANKERS February 2008One word you never want to hear your dentist say is: “Oops.” Likewise, a word you wouldn’t want to hear...
HOW TO GET YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED IN POLITICS February 2008Way back in the ancient history of the 1960s, Bob Dylan sang a song of sass in which he mocked...
HOME-LOAN HUCKSTERING KEEPS COMING February 2008You might have noticed that something called the subprime mortgage industry has cratered. Millions of people are losing their houses...
FLAUNTING THE LAW WHILE FLYING THE FLAG February 2008Should a top federal official who flagrantly violates the law of the land be allowed to wrap himself in the...
FOREST SERVICE SERVES MINING COMPANY February 2008What a special joy it is to visit the Grand Canyon. It’s awe-inspiring to view the majestic gorge, the powerful...
THE SCANDAL OF CORPORATE SCOUNDRELS IN IRAQ February 2008When it comes to his war in Iraq, George W keeps telling us that failure is not an option. However,...
BUSH’S BUDGETARY FOLLIES February 2008George W has now submitted his budget to Congress, and it can be summed up by this lopsided score: Domestic...
SURRENDERING TO THE TERRORISTS February 2008Good grief. With Democrats like these, who needs Republicans? Last week, 19 Democratic senators surrendered to bullying and fear mongering,...
AUSTIN MAKES “THE LIST” February 2008People here in my hometown of Austin, Texas are not merely excited, we’re ecstatic! From every corner of our city...
CASHING IN ON AMERICA’S VETERANS February 2008Roger Chapin calls himself a “non-profit entrepreneur.” You might call him a money-grubbing huckster… or worse. This San Diego business...
