It’s Just Noise

Weakened politicians go on the attack, trying to put somebody else in the cross hairs.  Business Leaders get out of the way.  Employers move to the sidelines, and job seekers have to wait. I just heard a terrific description of the noise coming out of Washington:  “A wounded animal is very dangerous.” Do I believe…

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Never Mind

Answer: Obama and friends stomp on the gas AND turn ninety degrees.  Buckle up. Following Scott Brown’s astonishing victory in Massachusetts, I imagined that the political message had been delivered. I imagined that people put in office by voters would be sensitive to the wishes of voters. I projected reduced violence to our institutions, stating:…

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Thank You, Massachusetts!

Voter Push Back put Republican Scott Brown in the Senate for Massachusetts.  If American voters can assert that kind of power, will existing officials back off or accelerate? Just a quick note to record this pivotal date. Last night, Republican Scott Brown scored an amazing victory, winning the Senate seat of the late Edward Kennedy.…

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