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justoneminute.typepad.com - 1/26/2009

Old Dogs, New Tricks, All Change

— justoneminute.typepad.com — Republicans are out, Democrats are in, and everyone must change sides! This dynamic may create awkwardness for those who have left a paper trail but will also create a target-rich environment for others. Let's start with the Most Influential Lib... (more) Old Dogs, New Tricks, All Change

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firedoglake.com - 1/25/2009

Krugman Pwns Donaldson on Effectiveness of Stimulus Programs

— firedoglake.com — This morning on "This Week," Sam Donaldson found out why you shouldn't talk about economics if you don't know anything about economics while sharing the stage with a Nobel laureate in economics. DONALDSON: The new head of the ... (more) Krugman Pwns Donaldson on Effectiveness of Stimulus Programs

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meganmcardle.theatlantic.com - 1/14/2009

The Laffer curve of the Democrats

— meganmcardle.theatlantic.com — From Paul Krugman's website, a commenter asks an incisive question : Is it just me, or is this argument for government spending starting to sound just a bit like the Democratic version of the Laffer Curve? i.e. more borrowing means more tax revenue, ... (more) The Laffer curve of the Democrats

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Should Obama Seize Citigroup?
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