Probably the worst thing for the USPS is that it's controlled by Congress, giving them no power to determine their own fate or profitability. In a classic example of how the Federal Government can … more
I take no great joy in this but in my view the time has come to completely privatize the United States Postal Service. Despite numerous rate increases over the past several years the USPS continues … more
The message of this book is a harsh and depressing one, unfortunately it is all too real. Those who closely follow what has happened to the United States in the last thirty years, since Ronald Reagan … more
Thom Hartmann is a leading voice in "progressive" political discourse. Thom looks at the roots of American government and economic policies and offers suggestions to reverse the trends toward corporate … more
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TheJohn posted a Quick Tip about NASA.
September 25, 2010
Thom Hartmann has delivered another lucid explanation of what's gone wrong in America in recent decades, and, as ever, he is brief and to the point. I read this latest in one sitting and came away with … more
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drifter51 posted a Quick Tip about Sheldon Whitehouse.
December 22, 2009
It it one of the stickiest political wickets of our time. The issue at hand is E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security … more
When I first saw this book, esepcially with its black cover, I thought it was simply another Bush-bashing book using Mr. O'Neill's words as a cover. In fact, I found it quite dispassionate and reasonable. … more
Whose loyalty to whom and/or what? What is the "price"? How was it determined and by whom? The subtitle evokes another question: While obtaining his "education" during his 23 months as Secretary of the … more