Archive for November, 2008
the power of a bailout?!
This is a repost from a friend, Asher Edelman, who has particular insight into the economy. We agree with him that the economy will not be helped by propping up failing financial institutions without making them responsible for their failings, and without helping the people who are being harmed. A strong economy is dependent on a vibrant middle class — and that middle class is the group most beset by the current financial crisis. Please feel free to pass along Mr. Edelman’s insights to whomever expresses an interest, and to those who may actually have some influence over the current flailing going on at the high levels where these decisions are being made
Add comment November 24, 2008
the power of democracy
This night marks a new era in American history, and changes the world in which we live. We have, for the first time in our history, elected a black man to be the leader of this country, and by a wide margin. Now it’s time for the divisive politics to end, and for members of both parties to work together for common goals. (more…)
Add comment November 4, 2008
