Daily Archives: 09/27/2011

(Community Matters) In Salon, the handy frame coined by far right

thx, KK

(Community Matters) Congratulations, Robert!

Judge Robert Pitman was confirmed last night by the US Senate as the next US Attorney for the Western District of Texas.

(Community Matters) from Playbook: “[Coke CEO] Kent argued that US states did not compete enough with each other to attract businesses while Chinese provinces were clamouring to draw investment from international companies. … ”

my initial reaction: 1) I agree our political polarization is bad for business; it’s bad for everyone, 2) Seriously Mr Kent? how would you like to operate under China’s rule of law? 3) he has some points – but that US states need to compete more or that we need to allow even more tax breaks, on the face, appears unreasonable. Close loopholes, reduce marginal rates and improve predictability? I can buy & support this.

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