Happy Anniversary, Mr. President. Let’s hope this year goes a little smoother.
The Washington Post, specifically Harold Meyerson agrees.
Health care reform has 48 hours to live, and top Democrats, including Barney Frank, are saying we should just watch it die. That fast. One seat changes hands and the most aggressive proponents of reform are already planning an escape exit. You know, this whole dump the incumbents thing suddenly doesn’t sound that bad.
Brown will be seated, but he’ll have to wait a bit.
The New York Times announces an internet paywall plan.
To cut the deficit, sell Fort Knox? Hmm. Treating the US gold reserves like an old bass amp you pawn off to make rent in college doesn’t really seem like the most positive way to rustle up some cash.
Haiti survives yet another aftershock, and has now buried 72,000.
Olbermann and Huffington on the loss last night? “It’s a blessing in disguise.” Come the fuck on. Really? I normally don’t comment on failed attempts at spin, but this is just insulting.
