Robert Reich on reinvigorating the middle class. Worth reading. The evidence goes against all Hannityism and Limbaughism and, in short, Republicanism: as long as money goes “to the people who create jobs,” and Republican code for “the rich,” the economy will suffer:
It’s no mere coincidence that over the last century the top earners’ share of the nation’s total income peaked in 1928 and 2007 — the two years just preceding the biggest downturns.
I wonder if Obama is listening. I heard gossip from a friend about speaking with a major executive about Obama. He said, “We spent more money to get him elected than any candidate in history.” It does sort of show, I’m afraid.
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