Finding Hope in Libya (Nicholas Kristof) from the New York Times
"Particularly after we embraced Hamid Karzai in Afghanistan, only to see him engulfed by corruption, it’s fair to ask whether the Libyan rebels will do any better. The uncertainties are real. But, after my recent visit to Libya, I’m guardedly optimistic."
In a New Libya, Ex-Loyalists Race to Shed Ties to Qaddafi from the New York Times
"Many Libyans say the ease with which former Qaddafi supporters have switched sides is a testament to the pervasive cynicism of the Qaddafi era, when dissent meant jail or death, job opportunities depended on political connections, and almost everyone learned to wear two faces to survive within the system. That cynicism may now prove to be Tripoli’s saving grace. "
The Greater Recession: The Real Reason Americans Feel So Squeezed (Derek Thompson) from the Atlantic
The collapse of the middle class is greater than the Great Recession. But what's really behind our 30-year crash? One statistic, often ignored, begins to provide a clearer picture. It's the productivity, stupid."
'People Are Close to Revolt' (James Fallows) from the Atlantic
"Yesterday I quoted a long-time Congressional staffer -- one involuntarily retired by the mid-term results in 2010 -- who ratified previous comments about the Republican-led nihilism of the Congress and the disgusted reaction it was evoking in the rest of the country. ... Today's fatalistic exasperation about the basics of self-government -- about whether a rich and still-powerful nation can address its rudimentary and most obvious challenges -- is more than I remember in a long while."
For all of you who missed last night's crank-a-thon GOP debate, the next group of postings can fill you in on what you missed:
GOP Debate Winners and Losers (Various contributors)from the Daily Beast
"Did Romney best newcomer Perry? Did Huntsman gain new fans? And where was Bachmann? Daily Beast contributors weigh in on which candidates came out in front at Wednesday night’s debate at the Reagan Library."
You would be hard-pressed to find a consensus as to who won last night. The commentary seems like it is all over the place.
The Republican Presidential Debate: Eight Takeaways from Politico
"Viewers who tuned into the 105-minute face-off at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library got a taste of Rick Perry’s style in his first on-stage encounter with the rest of the 2012 GOP field, witnessed Mitt Romney’s first debate without a solid lead in the polls and the beginning of the end for several candidacies. Here’s POLITICO’s guide to the takeaways:"
The Reagan Library Republican Debate: Winners and Losers (Chris Cillizza) from the Washington Post
"We watched — and live-blogged! — the whole thing. Below is our first cut at who won and who lost during the 105 minutes (or so) of debating at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California."
The Best and Worst of Mitt Romney's Job Plan (Daniel Indiviglio) from the Atlantic
"Days before the president reveals his plan, the GOP frontrunner provides his vision. How does Romnemployment stack up?"
Who Won the GOP Debate? Does it Matter? (Jonathan Bernstein) from the Washington Post
"So the first thing I’d tell you is that no one is going to win or lose the nomination thanks to Wednesday’s Republican presidential debate at the Reagan Library…indeed, no one is going to remember much of it in a week or two. What that means is that nothing could really happen in these debates to change the structure of the contest, which remains basically a two-person race between Mitt Romney and Rick Perry."
The GOP Dog-Whistle Dictionary (Sarah Posner) from Salon
"When appealing to Christian conservatives, Republican presidential candidates sometimes use phrases, rhetoric and imagery that are unknown to voters unfamiliar either with the religious meaning of such language or where they fit in the mythology of the "Christian nation.""
MOVIE NUGGET!!
Fall's Must-See Movies from the Daily Beast
"With awards season around the corner, it’s time to gear up for fall’s most anticipated movies. From George Clooney’s Oscar-worthy turn as a grieving father in Alexander Payne’s The Descendants and Ryan Gosling’s hammer-wielding badass in Drive to Meryl Streep’s Margaret Thatcher biopic The Iron Lady, The Daily Beast’s 25 must-see movies. By Marlow Stern."
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