I just want to say that I, for one, am proud to be an American. I wanted to get that off my chest, because I sure haven't heard radical jingoism like that lately. Last I checked, America is the beacon of hope in the world.
Who says the government can't run an auto company? Look at this genius: the all new Chevy Volt. Travels 40 miles on electricity. It can be yours for the low low price of just $41,000 dollars. Oh, and there's a tax rebate if you buy it. Why not just make a car that people will buy at the asking price? They'll figure it out someday. Maybe.Glenn has more on Government Motors today.
Barack Obama promised transparency, but he hasn't done a bang up job sticking to that promise. The latest blow came from FrakenDodd's Financial (disaster) Reform bill - the SEC now does not have to comply to Freedom of Information Act requests. But don't worry - the SEC came out today and announced (seriously) that you can email them with any concerns. Wow. Glenn has more on radio today.
I believe there's one document that explains the reason for many of the actions we're seeing from this administration. It's the June 18th, 1969 manifesto from The Weathermen.
