Thinking vs. Doing at GOP Debate Thinking vs. Doing at GOP Debate
The dominant theme of the GOP debate was that it’s time to do away with the useless endeavor of thinking and to move swiftly toward taking action.
Sep 8, 2011 / Melissa Harris-Perry
The Worst Republican Debate Performance of the Night The Worst Republican Debate Performance of the Night
As governor of Texas, Rick Perry has presided over the nation's most disgraceful capital punishment system.
Sep 8, 2011 / Harold Pollack
On Capital Punishment, Perry Is Bush on Steroids On Capital Punishment, Perry Is Bush on Steroids
When it comes to executing people—innocent or otherwise—Rick Perry’s record is worse than George W. Bush’s.
Sep 8, 2011 / Ari Berman
Will Obama Withdraw All but 3,000 Troops From Iraq by 2012? Will Obama Withdraw All but 3,000 Troops From Iraq by 2012?
Count me pleased, if not thrilled, by the scuttlebutt that President Obama plans to withdraw all but 3,000 troops from Iraq by the end of the year.
Sep 8, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
GOP Debate: From Birthers to Earthers GOP Debate: From Birthers to Earthers
The most striking part of the first full-blown debate in the Republican primary was the total rejection of science.
Sep 8, 2011 / Ari Melber
Let’s Cancel 9/11 Let’s Cancel 9/11
Bury the war state’s blank check at sea.
Sep 8, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt
How Little We Know About the Origins of 9/11 How Little We Know About the Origins of 9/11
For a decade, the main questions about 9/11 have gone unanswered.
Sep 8, 2011 / Robert Scheer
Rule No. 1: Do Not Use the Word ‘Stimulus’ Rule No. 1: Do Not Use the Word ‘Stimulus’
Obama should stop borrowing lines from accountants and unapologetically say what Americans already know: we need job programs.
Sep 8, 2011 / John Nichols
Bloodlust at the Republican Debate Bloodlust at the Republican Debate
The audience at yesterday’s presidential debate was extremely enthusiastic about killing people.
Sep 8, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie
Nonsensical Argument About Job Creation Dominates GOP Debate Nonsensical Argument About Job Creation Dominates GOP Debate
If government can only kill jobs, then why are Rick Perry and Mitt Romney arguing about who created more jobs as governor?
Sep 8, 2011 / Ben Adler