tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695664023926668473.post1406309744133874899..comments2024-03-19T15:01:05.165-07:00Comments on Global American® Values: GOP Throws Your Momma, Gran and Us Under the TrainGlobal Americanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402854360957989139noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695664023926668473.post-41656263938057172912011-04-23T20:05:59.125-07:002011-04-23T20:05:59.125-07:00Friends,
I recommend reading David Stockman's...Friends,<br /><br />I recommend reading David Stockman's article in today's New York Times at<br /><br />http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/24/opinion/24stockman.html?pagewanted=1&hp<br /><br />The dismay he expresses is aimed at both sides of the budget debate and criticizes both for being too extreme and ineffective. If we would only listen dispassionately to our more rational thinkers, we might have a chance at economic redemption. <br /><br />Alas, our political system is hopelessly muddled by belief systems, distrust, and even hatred. Where is the rational middle? We are in danger of crumbling like the Soviets on alters of ideology by eschewing pragmatism and good sense.<br /><br />Michael, where do we go from here?Davidnoreply@blogger.com