Who does the president want to hurt?

President Obama might have something in common with President Morsi when it comes to characterizing a group of people as bloodsuckers, but in his case, it’s probably Republicans he’s thinking about.

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Media bias 101

A simple story in the Des Register about the impact of the coming sequester on Iowa airports had a subtle bias to it.

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A shocking secret about the sequester

Here’s the shocking secret that hasn’t kicked in for us yokels out in the hinterland: even if the sequester takes place, federal spending will still be more this year than last.

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What do conservatives want?

Perhaps the question is, what is the most burning issue for American conservatives right now? It depends on the conservative. My guess is that the fiscal insanity in Washington, characterized by unsustainable levels of government spending, ranks at the top of the list for many, maybe most.

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