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The Suckered Public

by Eric Rush

Obama has referred to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act as “my stimulus bill.”

The idea that a carefully considered economic recovery plan for our nation could have been crafted in such a short time is beyond incredulous; anyone with even scant knowledge of our legislative process is aware of its [...]

Netanyahu endorsed as Israel PM

Benjamin Netanyahu, the leader of Israel’s Right-wing Likud party, has won the endorsement of Israel’s ‘kingmaker’ in a crucial step towards becoming prime minister.

Avigdor Lieberman, the leader of the ultra-nationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party, formally recommended that President Shimon Peres send for Mr Netanyahu and make him prime minister. Consequently, Israel may soon have [...]

Trader Revolt on Wall Street?

With tongue only partially in cheek, a CNBC analyst on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange this morning responded to President Obama’s proposed $275 billion deficit-financed homeowner bailout plan and other massive spending measures with a call for a new “tea party.”

Rick Santelli, in a nearly three-minute rant that drew approving hoots [...]