It is one thing to be a brave, precarious little boat when you are surrounded by the Coast Guard. It is quite another when you are surrounded by boats sinking faster than you are, looking to you for help. “Hi, I’m right here”: An open letter to Paul Ryan about poverty and empathy – Salon.com …
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Paul Ryan and Dignity
Paul Ryan, former running mate of Mitt Romney and still Representative for Wisconsin’s 1st district, spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) yesterday. He elaborated on his war view on the poor. Paul Krugman quotes two striking passages. First, on dignity: “The left is making a big mistake,” Ryan predicted. “What they’re offering people is …
CLARITY AND CHAOS 