One good whack deserves another two

Earlier this week, I linked a good op-ed by E.J. Dionne on economic libertarianism. Here's another practical critique by Michael Lind and a more philosophical one from the Roosevelt Institute blog.

WHILE WE'RE AT IT, this column by economist Dean Baker points out that the latest free trade deal, like many before it, is mostly not about trade. And certainly not about democracy.

MR. MOJO RISIN.  The Spousal Unit has been bugging me for a week to put up a link about a newly discovered bearded lizard species (extinct, alas) that has just been named after Doors lead singer Jim Morrision. It's full name is Barbaturex morrisoni. I'm trying to think up some appropriate Doors lyric, but the closest I can come up with is "ride the snake" from The End.

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Mr. Mojo risin'

It seems to me that some days are better than others for former WV Governor and now Senator Joe Manchin, but the last several have been some of his best. I really appreciate his efforts to bring a little bit of sanity to the whole gun debate. He did us proud this time.

MEDICAID EXPANSION. Montana might be next, although it would involve private companies (corporate welfare). I guess that's better than nothing though.

FEED TO ACHIEVE. Here's an op-ed by a friend of mine in defense of new legislation in WV that aims to improve child nutrition.

PERSONAL STORY. I knew for sure that the Spousal Unit was an outstanding woman when she pointed out to me that the title of this post (from the Doors' song LA Woman) is an anagram for Jim Morrison.

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