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The Manchurian Candidate Is Alive and Well and Living in the White House

July 6, 2025 | FlaglerLive | 26 Comments

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Until last week I did not believe in the transmigration of souls from celluloid to reality. That changed when Congress passed the so-called “big beautiful bill.” Raymond Shaw, the brainwashed assassin of “The Manchurian Candidate,” is alive and well and living in the White House. There may be other explanations. But outside of the theater of the loony it’s difficult to understand why a president of the United States would gift China the greatest act of strategic self-destruction next to China’s own suicide in the 15th century. 

0.2% Stupor: Protecting 350,000 Millionaires At the Expense of 160 Million Workers

December 2, 2011 | Pierre Tristam | 50 Comments

There’s a very simple way to ensure that this country goes the way of old, bankrupt empires, and it doesn’t take flying planes into building or suckering the world’s mightiest military into pointless wars halfway around the globe. All it takes is voting Republican.

When Income Was Taxed at 94%: How FDR Tackled Debt and Reckless Republicans

August 14, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 30 Comments

FDR in Florida in 1926. (FDR Library)

The last time the nation faced war debts Franklin Roosevelt didn’t hesitate to raise taxes and show up Republicans who stood in the way of fiscal responsibility, argues Sam Pizzigati.

Gov. Rick Scott on Impending Federal Government Shutdown: What, Me, Worry?

July 27, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

Rick Scott is unconcerned about the federal shut-down, saying its impact on Florida will be “minimal.” Much of the evidence says otherwise as millions of Floridians’ including Social Security and food stamps recipients, may be affected.

Boehner-Obama Debt-Ceiling Follies: Your Hair-Pulling Guide on Stats and What Ifs

July 26, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

How dire could the consequences of not raising the debt ceiling be? What are the possible solutions? Here’s a reading list to help you keep up as the clock ticks to next week’s deadline.

Debt Ceiling Fallacies: How to Pay Down The Deficit Without Really Trying

July 17, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

The debt limit debate could have some catastrophic consequences for the economy, writes Kyle Russell, but politicians aren’t telling the whole story, and the fix isn’t nearly as bad as it may sound.

President Concession: Obama’s Conviction Deficit

July 17, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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If Barack Obama fears alienating potential voters, argues Donald Kaul, he should consider this: People like leaders who aren’t walking around with whipped cream on their faces all the time.

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