Monthly Archives: April 2009
On Torture
There’s not a lot to add to the debate over torture – and Obama’s transparency thereof – that hasn’t already been repeated ad nauseum in every news outlet, blog, and Twitter feed out there. Myself, I don’t believe torture is … Continue reading
Filed under Politics
Yes, America is Dense Enough for High Speed Rail.
President Obama unveiled his strategy for high speed rail (HSR) yesterday. Infrastructurist has a good overview of what’s on the table at the national level. Others who have more expertise in transportation engineering are better sources of the cost-benefit analysis. … Continue reading
Filed under Economics
On Tea, Parties, and Taxes
Over at The Atlantic, Conor Clarke has a helpful rundown of Obama’s proposed tax hikes. Basically, for people making above $250,000, they revert income taxes back to Clinton levels and capital gains taxes back to Reagan levels. Clarke concludes that … Continue reading
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