The Thirty Days of Barack Obama (Elizabeth Drew) from the New York Review of Books
A very interesting look at Obama's first month in office.
"As carefully as Barack Obama prepared for it, the presidency has held some surprises for him—some foreseeable, some not, and some of his own making. "
Obama Brings Toughness and Modesty to Foreign Policy from Der Spiegel
"Plagued by recession, the world's sole remaining superpower is reinstating realpolitik and seeking to improve relations with other countries, especially rivals China and Russia. But Washington still plans to take a tough approach toward the Taliban and al-Qaida, both in Afghanistan and Pakistan."
Obama's Bold. What Did You Expect (Roger Simon) from Politico
"All have been bold. But people who were surprised by that boldness have not been paying attention. "
Poll: Obama's Ratings at an All-time High from MSNBC
Interesting findings in this particular poll.
"After Barack Obama's first six weeks as president, the American public's attitudes about the two political parties couldn't be more different, the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll finds."
Presidential Memo Restores the Endangered Species Act from Daily Kos
"Today’s decision did not throw out the Bush administration rule, which had prompted lawsuits from California and a number of environmental groups. Instead, Mr. Obama asked that the secretaries of commerce and the interior "review" the Bush regulation and determine whether new rules are needed."
Obama's Budget Gives it to U.S. Straight from the Editorial Board of Newsday
"President Barack Obama gambled big Thursday when he unveiled his first budget. He treated taxpayers like grown-ups. His extraordinary candor about what Washington spends, and what he thinks it will cost to get the economy out of the tank and on course for a sound future, is refreshing."
Propping Up a House of Cards (Joe Nocera) from the New York Times
A GREAT description of what has happened at AIG and why it is being propped up.
"The government feels it has no choice: because of A.I.G.’s dubious business practices during the housing bubble it pretty much has the world’s financial system by the throat."
Wall Street on the Tundra from Vanity Fair
A disturbing picture of what's been happening in Iceland since its financial meltdown.
"Iceland’s de facto bankruptcy—its currency (the krona) is kaput, its debt is 850 percent of G.D.P., its people are hoarding food and cash and blowing up their new Range Rovers for the insurance—resulted from a stunning collective madness."
Russia's 'White Envy' Over Obama's Plans from Novaya Gazeta [of Russia in English]
"The government stubbornly conceals the true state of affairs, believing it better not to put plans to paper and wait until America crawls out of its crisis, pulling the world economy - and along with it, God willing, Russia's, along with it."
Agape with Wrath (Dana Milbank) from the Washington Post
"In the four months since the presidential race, the former Republican nominee has been, for the most part, a graceful loser, returning to the Senate to lead the loyal opposition with dignity. But yesterday, he exploded."
HUMOR NUGGET!
Check out this satirical bit from the DCCC on Limbaugh's dominance in the GOP. It's a hoot!
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