Today's edition of quick hits:
* Eurozone: "European Union and French officials squared off against Germany on Monday over how best to help Spain's ailing banks, drawing lines in the debate over the latest challenge to the euro zone."
* Syria: Syrian President Bashar Assad has said that his country is engaged in a 'real war' with outside forces and denied any role in the Houla massacre, which he said was carried by 'monsters.'"
* Mubarak's fate: "An Egyptian judge on Saturday sentenced former President Hosni Mubarak to life in prison for the killing of unarmed demonstrators during the first six days of protests that ended his rule." The news was not seen as just by protesters in Tahrir Square.
* Zimmerman: "Six weeks after being released from jail on bond, George Zimmerman, who is facing second-degree murder charges in the death of Trayvon Martin, is back behind bars."
* The White House is still trying to rally support for the Paycheck Fairness Act, but does it have a shot in the Senate? More on this in the morning.
* In his new column, E.J. Dionne Jr. noted, "Forgive me for noting that conservatives seem to believe that the rich will work harder if we give them more, and the poor will work harder if we give them less." I wish I'd written that one.
* Remember Herman Cain? As far-right radio host Neal Boortz gives up his syndicated talk show early next year, the failed Republican presidential candidate will take over the program. One can only imagine the words of wisdom listeners will hear from Cain on a daily basis.
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"...conservatives seem to believe that the rich will work harder if we give them more, and the poor will work harder if we give them less."
Yet another data point of evidence supporting the theory that every day is "opposite day" in right-wing-world...
The rich will always keep their bottom line -wealth- whether it's by tax breaks or being forced to increase the amount of "goods" to sell thus creating more jobs. Which is better for America?
I'm reminded of Opposite day in John Waters' "Desperate Living" except America has Mortville beat hands down for crazy. The only thing I haven't seen yet is "walk backwards" day..
i wonder what Cain's ratings will be compared to say Neal Boortz. not necessarily at the start, but say 6 months to a year out from when Cain takes over. might actually make for interesting side bets (intrade or otherwise).
bet 1: 1 year after Cain takes over for Boortz, will Cain still be on the air?
bet 2: what will the ratings be for Herman Cain's show compared to Neal Boortz 1 year after the transition? nearly same (+/-10%), higher (>10%), or lower (>10%)?
Because Republicans will substitute the word "government" for "we", I would propose the bumper stickers, yard signs, and billboards say the following:
"...conservatives seem to believe the rich will work harder if the rest of us give them more, and the poor will work harder if we give them less."
Much as I like E.J. Dionne, I'm afraid John Kenneth Galbraith came up with the same line (in response to the same conservative policy ideas) way back in the 1980s.
please someone watch meet the press with Governor John Kasich he admitted that the republicans were responsible for the the blowing the budget the clip would make a great commercial.
Jon Stewart are you seeing this?!!!! First The Donald comes back with a vengeance birther-wise. Now Herman Caine will have his own TV show! You must be kvelching with joy!
Kvell I know, and kvetch I know; but kvelch?
MM
I just made up a new Yiddish word! I meant kvelling but was typing too fast. But I think a person can kvell and kvetch at the same time don't you?
I've tried to think of what it might mean. Maybe something along the lines of complaining, but really loving whatever you're complaining about. Sort of like schadenfreude, but getting joy out of your own misery rather than others'. So maybe a kvelch is someone who enjoys playing the martyr.
MM
In other words ... and I can say this being Jewsih... a classical Jewish mother! Ta da!
Alert Leo Rosten!
Governor John Kasich stated on meet the press and i quote (do you think I'm happy with the fact that i left Washington and the Republicans that controlled everything BLEW THE BUDGET UP NO.
Is president Obama coming to Wisconsin to support our fight for Unions and worker's rights? Yes or no. Is he coming, or is he going to let us down again? Whose side is he really on? We are going to remember this.
Do you think equal pay for women might ensure that fewer children in America go to bed hungry?
Do you think ensuring women receive equal pay as men might lower the abortion rate?
Do you think equal pay for women might lower the number of working women and families requesting food stamps and other forms of aid?
Do you think equal pay for women might help more working poor enter into the middle class?
Do you think ensuring women receive equal pay might increase their ability to further their education as well as the education of their children?
Do you think equal pay for women might allow more families to afford adequate childcare and healthcare?
Do you think equal pay for women might allow more people to purchase a home of their own?
Do you think equal pay for women might stimulate the economy?
Do you think equal pay for women might encourage more entrepreneurship, investments in the market, and a growth in small business?
Do you think ensuring women receive equal pay might strengthen the middle class and allow more people to achieve their American Dream?
The list could go on and on. There are countless reasons to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, but I’ve yet to hear a viable reason not to.
I'm all for equal pay regardless of gender. In fact, you can consider me your spokesperson for this issue. Unfortunately however, Obama and the democratic party aren't going to improve their nationwide poll numbers by pushing this issue. Obama should have come to Wisconsin to be seen and heard leading his party at a pivotal battle site. A loss in this recall will open the floodgates for similar agendas in every state. That would be a catastrophe for ALL the things we care about, including equal pay.
If Obama can come to Wisconsin and lead his party, support will follow. More support means more dems in congress, and the equal pay law will pass. If Obama doesn't lead in Wisconsin and Scott Walker remains (along with his neoCon agenda), unequal pay will be among the least of our concerns.
Mr. Romney's response: equal pay for women?? No.no. that would make them equal... then who'll sauce my goose??