Political Messaging in the News 6/17/2008

Here are a couple of quick links to some of today’s political news………….. that are interesting.
Reuters: McCain touts energy conservation and oil exploration (we will make him a supply sider yet!)
AP: McCain, Obama offer different visions on taxes (Duh- but the article is at least a little bit spiteful, plus, I know both Jason Furman [...]

Wyoming Caucus Battle Royal

Today marks the next round of the Democratic heavy weight fight between the Brawl’n broad from New York and the Counter Punch’n Commi from Illinois. These two fighters have shown remarkable prowess and endurance, while managing to neither land a punch or make a statement. They have each fired a beloved corner man [...]

The Great Race…urrr No. The Same Race

In today’s modern media blitz it is easy to get wrapped up in the 24 hour news coverage.  Therefore here are two rules to keep in mind when watching, reading, or listening to the news.
Rule 1: News channels are not trying to educate or inform you, they are merely attempting to entertain you, so that [...]

A Stimulus Package and a Treaty

The big story of the recent stimulus package is the treaty that it will force politicians to maintain. Because of the speed that the stimulus package passed, and despite popular thought quick legislation is bad, it is a horrible mash up of ideals that doesn’t effectively engage either belief enough to make a difference.  The misinterpretation of [...]

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