Commentary

I am glad to see some life in the political arena. Anthony Weiner, our New York Congressman, passionately exploded in a Congressional meeting over a bill to provide long-term medical benefits to 9/11 first

I stood on the sidewalk with a friend debating the intelligence of the general public, my “other friends,” and eventually, me. The conversation started with healthcare reform, slid into politics, and rolled into a discussion about the human race. My sidewalk companion and I share similar liberal beliefs than those of some of my “other friends.” She also believes that my “other friends” and the general public are stupid, unchallenging, and they lack critical thinking.

Businesses large and small are suffering and feeling the pangs of a tough economy. Bankruptcies are at an all-time high, expecting to reach more than 1.5 million this year, and the unemployment rate is surpassing 10%, the worst economic downturn in decades!

Republished from Democracynow.org

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