One reason for reading as much as I do is to educate me about major issues facing our nation and world. Admittedly, the more I read, the more I don't know! But, it remains a work in progress and the alternative, viz., ignorance, is unacceptable.
Thinking about our nation's problems while also focusing on our national fiscal plight makes my head hurt! So much to do with so little to work with!
In general, I have sided in recent times with those who feel that it is important to achieve fiscal soundness. Trying to do this while attending to our crumbling infrastructure, the educational needs of our children, the thousands of medically uninsured seems more than anyone could do.
The "American Prospect" is a bona fide liberal political journal. There are no questions about their political principles. Each month is a step further in the education in matters vital to our nation.
Robert Kuttner, a founder of the journal, writes regularly in that journal and in various news outlets in nation.
Today, he writes a clear overview of what a new and progressive economic agenda should be for a Democratic President.
In summary, there is a need to reinstate higher taxes for the wealthy and get out of Iraq. These monies could then be used to address the infrastructure deficits, health care insurance, and other national interests. There is a need to consider more federal regulations to ensure that our citizens are better protected (drugs and medical devices, mortgage loans, etc.) And then, the new president should use his office to teach and build a larger constituency to support these initiatives. In short, there is a need to rebuild a strong middle class and provide more support to the lower class to ensure that our nation prospers.
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