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Dan Mitchell: ‘The Dangerous Seduction of Free Stuff’

“By offering all sorts of freebies to various constituencies, Bernie Sanders has positioned himself as the true-believing socialist in the Democratic race (even though he’s actually a member of the “top-1 percent”). But he has plenty of competition. Kamala Harris … Continue reading

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The New Yorker: Osita Nevanevu: ‘Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders & Two Paths For The American Left’

Source:The New Yorker– maybe Dick & Liz should run for President together for the Green Party. The Greens might be into a co-ed presidency. Source:The New Democrat  “This past week was perhaps one of the most important weeks in one … Continue reading

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The Week: Ryan Cooper: ‘The Case For Paying Congress A Lot More’

Source:The New Democrat  “A common populist attitude in American politics is the idea that public service should not pay well. By this view, being a politician shouldn’t be about grubby paycheck comparisons, but instead high-minded public virtue. State legislators in … Continue reading

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The Late Show With Stephen Colbert: Jon Stewart: ‘Won’t Let Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Off Easy’

Source:The New Democrat  “Mitch McConnell says Jon Stewart is ‘bent out of shape’ for asking Congress to extend the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. Here to comment is Jon Stewart.” Source:The Late Show With Stephen Colbert: Jon Stewart- ‘Won’t Let Senate … Continue reading

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CNN: Jon Stewart- ‘Chokes Up, Gives Angry Speech To Congress: Telling Congress To Do Their Jobs?

Source:The New Democrat  “Former late night host and 9/11 first responders advocate Jon Stewart chokes up and slams Congress over health care for the 9/11 first responders during the hearing for reauthorizing the 9/11 victim compensation fund. ” Source:CNN: Jon … Continue reading

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Reason Magazine: ‘Why Bernie Sanders Communist Misadventures Still Matter’

Source:The New Democrat  “Sanders no longer favors government takeover of “the major means of production.” But his four-decade quest for political revolution continues.” From Reason Magazine Perhaps we can file Bernie Sanders even further Far-Leftist leanings back in the 1970s … Continue reading

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Bernie Sanders: ‘Guide To a Political Revolution’

Source:The New Democrat  “In the Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution, Independent congressman, presidential candidate and activist Bernie Sanders continues his fight against the imbalances in the nation’s status quo, and shows you how to make a difference to effect … Continue reading

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Dan Mitchell: ‘Augmenting The Collection of Alexandria O. Cortez Humor’

” “If Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez didn’t exist, I might have to invent her since she helps to make socialism such an easy target for mockery. Though I actually admire the fact that she doesn’t try to disguise her agenda. Like … Continue reading

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The Economist: ‘What if Women Ruled The World?’

Source:The New Democrat  “Only 6.3% of all international leaders are women. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former Liberian president and Africa’s first elected female head of state, suggests ways to redress the balance.” Source:The Economist To sort of have fun with President … Continue reading

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The Bitchy Pundit: ‘Bernie Sanders is Rich’

From The Bitchy Pundit “I’m going to veer off course for a minute to say that I don’t believe that any society should allow billionaires to happen. Billionaires are toxic to a society because they can’t spend a big enough … Continue reading

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