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Category Archives: Politics 3.0
David Plouffe: Conference Call with Young Americans
Via NYSYD President Kevin Lawrie: I wanted to pass this opportunity to talk to one of the most well-respected political minds in the entire country, David Plouffe. If you’re not already aware, David Plouffe was the Campaign Manager for Barack Obama’s historic run to the White House in 2008, a campaign that many regarded as generation defining and one of the most well run campaigns ever. Plouffe had previously served as the Executive Director of the DCCC and before that as Deputy Chief of Staff to House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt. Plouffe will be joined by Stephanie Cutter, the Assistant to the President for Special Projects. The White House Senior Staffers will be discussing topics ranging from jobs and the … More >>
The Insidious Revolving Door
Fascism – Noun 1. A government characterized by the merger of corporate interests with state power to suppress opposition and subjugate workers Anytime you use the word “fascism” to describe anything in American politics, you leave yourself open to criticism from all sides for being unnecessarily hyperbolic. And often the criticism may be entirely warranted. But it’s worth noting how recent developments in politics pose striking resemblances to what you would likely find in a fascist government – that is, a government controlled by BP, Exxon, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and Lockheed Martin, among other corporate giants, and whose elected officials work primarily on behalf of and at the behest of these so-called “special” interests. Let’s start with the Republican … More >>
Republicans Vote for Tax Increase for Poor and Middle Class; Democrats Go Cry in the Corner and Plead to Stop Picking On Them
I don’t know what I’m more upset/frustrated about right now. Having just watched around three hours of MSNBC, and thus having endured around three hours of really bad, intellectually dishonest talking points made by GOP strategists, pundits, and politicians on how extending the 2001 and 2003 Bush Tax Cuts for the Rich are essential to the fiscal health of our economy, I’ve now decided that I have no choice but to either stop watching television completely, or to invent a machine that will force politicians that appear on my television to hear counterarguments made from my living room in real time. It’s possible, however, that the real source of my frustration comes not from the predictable GOP talking points, but … More >>
Awesome NYTimes Interactive: YOU Fix The Budget
Really awesome and helpful interactive from the Times — click through various policy decisions and see the impact it’ll have on the 2015 and 2030 budgetary shortfalls for the country!
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Comparing Tax Cut Plans
The Republican plan to extend the Bush administration tax cuts for the wealthy would cost $36.6 billion more than the Democrats’ plan, which extends cuts only for families making less than $250,000 a year and individuals making less than $200,000. Last week, the administration had indicated a willingness to extend tax cuts for the wealthy in order to preserve cuts for the middle class, but it looks like Axelrod is backtracking a little bit on that: “Chris, I’m not going to negotiate with you on this program,” he told Wallace [on Fox News Sunday]. “Let me repeat what the president’s position is. We have to extend these middle class tax cuts. Absolutely have to do that. We should do that … More >>
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New Voting Technology for Tomorrow: Find Your Polling Place, Scan Your Ballot, and Check In For A Badge!!
New technology abounds for tomorrow’s election. There are some really interesting things happening, but here’s the quick and dirty version for busy voters: First, look up your polling place here-including a map from your home to the polls, courtesy of the Voting Information Project. Next, check out the new voting system in NYC-just in case you missed it in the primaries or need a refresher. And, finally, after you cast your vote, be sure to earn your FourSquare I Voted badge (the site goes live tomorrow). Voting technology is booming in response to shamefully low voter turnout. According to the Voting Information Project, almost 2 million people didn’t vote in 2008 because they didn’t know where their polling place was. … More >>
