Who are the makers and the takers?

By Dustin, on November 14th, 2012%

Since the end of the presidential election last week, I’ve been seeing a lot of tweets and blog posts that will say something like “takers outvoted the makers”(see here, here, and here for examples).  I find the “makers and takers” narrative fascinating.  I’ve found few other narratives that so quickly and easily divides Americans . . . → Read More: Who are the makers and the takers?

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How Much Does Mitt Romney Really “Give” to Charity?

By Dustin, on October 16th, 2012%

At the Vice Presidential debate, Paul Ryan tried to use Romney’s charitable donations as a defense against the 47% comments Romney made.  This defense isn’t completely isolated to this debate.  It has made its way around right-wing websites.  Steve Doocy and Karl Rove even tried to use this as a point of attack.  It . . . → Read More: How Much Does Mitt Romney Really “Give” to Charity?

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MMT Has a Long Way to Go

By Dustin, on October 15th, 2012%

At the recent VP debate, I watched two gentlemen blame each other’s “spending” for causing the recession.  This does not bode well for MMT or reality entering our politics.  Up until now, I thought there was hope for Democrats.  But after watching the VP debate, if they all start following Biden’s lead it’ll mean . . . → Read More: MMT Has a Long Way to Go

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