Harpers: The Wrecking Crew

(Community Matters)
Harpers: The Wrecking Crew – How a gang of right-wing con men destroyed Washington and made a killing. The author of “What’s the Matter with Kansas,”Thomas Frank’s essay on the professionalism of the wingnuts and how they’re sustained by the extraordinary profits to be made in DC as conservatives privatize government services and commodotize government favors.I recommend the essay and Frank’s earlier book. Reminds me of a very spirited conversation with one of our cousins this morning. He is a libertarian and imagines the GOP best represents his interests. Completely stumped when I asked if our country or this world was better off as a result of the last 7 years’ GWB administration. Also, admits that his perspective is informed solely by how government does or doesn’t encroach on him and his family. He’s not especially interested in healthcare, education or housing for others. Cited a lowering of the speed limit as something that would be especially upsetting. Well . . . we agreed we were motivated by different principles. Posted from my blackberry (via I-35)