Reagan & Dickens or, The Money Dread (Redux)
Sean MurphyDid you know Reagan and Dickens almost share the same birthday? I didn't. One day apart: Dickens --and his readers-- celebrate his 200th birthday this week. Reagan --and his disciples--…
The Money Dread, Redux
Like everyone else I know, I grew up—really grew up, if I’ve ever actually grown up—in the Reagan 80’s. Take my childhood, please. Actually, it wasn’t all that bad. During…
Tar and Feather Time?
From Truthdig, courtesy of RJ Matson (The St. Louis Post Dispatch). Not much to add here, but something does occur to me. The tax cut maniacs are single issue obsessives…