"Look, economic policy matters. It matters for real people who suffer real consequences when we get it wrong. If I believe that the doctrine of expansionary austerity is all wrong, or that the Ryan plan for Medicare would have disastrous effects, or whatever, then my duty, as I see it, is to make my case as best I honestly can — not put on a decorous show of civilized discussion that pretends that there aren’t hired guns posing as analysts, and spares the feelings of people who are not in danger of losing their jobs or their health care."
Showing posts with label pushback. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pushback. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Krugman Defends Himself
Jan 4th, 2012
Paul Krugman responds to some criticism of his 'partisanship':
"Look, economic policy matters. It matters for real people who suffer real consequences when we get it wrong. If I believe that the doctrine of expansionary austerity is all wrong, or that the Ryan plan for Medicare would have disastrous effects, or whatever, then my duty, as I see it, is to make my case as best I honestly can — not put on a decorous show of civilized discussion that pretends that there aren’t hired guns posing as analysts, and spares the feelings of people who are not in danger of losing their jobs or their health care."
"Look, economic policy matters. It matters for real people who suffer real consequences when we get it wrong. If I believe that the doctrine of expansionary austerity is all wrong, or that the Ryan plan for Medicare would have disastrous effects, or whatever, then my duty, as I see it, is to make my case as best I honestly can — not put on a decorous show of civilized discussion that pretends that there aren’t hired guns posing as analysts, and spares the feelings of people who are not in danger of losing their jobs or their health care."
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Drive The Banks Crazy
Nov 1st, 2011
Sick on manipulative bank shenanigans? There is a novel approach to push back in the video below. Also, this coming Saturday is Bank Transfer Day. If you bank with Chase, Citigroup or B of A, make the pledge to close your accounts and move your money at the link HERE. As of this posting, over 30,000 have agreed to do just that.
It is your money. Take it back.
Sick on manipulative bank shenanigans? There is a novel approach to push back in the video below. Also, this coming Saturday is Bank Transfer Day. If you bank with Chase, Citigroup or B of A, make the pledge to close your accounts and move your money at the link HERE. As of this posting, over 30,000 have agreed to do just that.
It is your money. Take it back.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
The President Asks Us To "Push Back"
Sept 27th, 2011
A strong report from Maddow on the broad media misrepresentation of President Obama's recent speech to the Congressional Black Caucus.
A strong report from Maddow on the broad media misrepresentation of President Obama's recent speech to the Congressional Black Caucus.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Push Back Against Keystone XL
Sept 2nd, 2011
Sign the Food & Water Watch petition HERE
Call the White House at 202 224 3121
Sign the Food & Water Watch petition HERE
Call the White House at 202 224 3121
The sheer scope of the tar sands project makes this fight that much more difficult. We need every voice raised as loudly as possible.
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
We Need More Of This
Sept 1st, 2011
It has been a longer and hotter Summer for the GOP than most media outlets have reported. This video from the DCCC has a good round up.
It has been a longer and hotter Summer for the GOP than most media outlets have reported. This video from the DCCC has a good round up.
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