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David Brooks, Right on the Money
David Brooks, taking no prisoners on the proposed auto bailout: In short, a bailout will not solve anything -- just postpone things. If this goes through, Big Three executives will make decisions knowing that whatever happens, Uncle Sam will bail them out -- just like Fannie Mae and Freddie ...
Conservatives Vs. Reformers, As Told By David Brooks - Right Wing News (Conservative News and Views)
rightwingnews.com — David Brooks, who can pretty much be counted on to love any idea that loses elections for... Republicans, lays out the fight for the soul of the Republican Party as he sees it , It's only been a week since the defeat, but the battle lines have already ... (more) Conservatives Vs. Reformers, As Told By David Brooks - ...
David Brooks on conservative moment: ‘World of pain,’ ‘no leaders,’ ‘no coherent belief system.’
David Brooks on conservative moment: ‘World of pain,’ ‘no leaders,’ ‘no coherent belief system.’
thinkprogress.org — On CBS’ Face the Nation, New York Times conservative columnist David Brooks said the Republican Party is... in a “world of pain.” “Now it’s just a circular firing squad with everybody attacking each other and no coherent ... (more) David Brooks on conservative moment: ‘World of pain,’ ...
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