"Faith-based investing" and total economic collapse

"In looking at the various instances of bad economic news over the last few days, I've been struck once again by how the supposedly rational, logical, God-forbid-we-regulate-it-because-it-works-fine-on-its-own free market is driven by the very human fears, frailties, and...

Breeding for Christ, conservatism and consumerism

"An interesting piece came across my desk the other day that paints a chilling picture of how strong the religious right's death grip is on American culture and politics... and how that death grip is actually maintained by business interests who want to ensure that the...

John Edwards and poverty: love the message, kill the messenger

"...Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are taking their cues from John Edwards in sharpening their focus on economic issues. So, here's the question: If Edwards is the clear leader and thinker on these issues, why is he still trailing so far behind in the polls and...

From a "pants lawsuit" to a right-wing talking point

"You're probably familiar with the case of Roy Pearson vs. the Chung cleaners over a pair of damaged pants that were allegedly worth $54 million. The Chungs now owe over $100,000 in legal costs from the suit, which Pearson is refusing to pay pending appeal. So there are...

Edwards launches "poverty tour" while have-mores launch the lie machine

"John Edwards kicked off Poverty Tour 2007 today. His opponents and a lot of media people who'd know better if they'd studied a little harder in school will be countering with the even higher profile Idiots and Liars Tour, so brace yourself for all kinds of stupid....