The Case for Big Government 6 Replies

Interesting read.  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0691123314?ie=UTF line:  there is no example of small government among the rich nations.  Personally, I don't think a libertarian paradise is ever…

Started by ibc in Start Your Own Conversation. Last reply by wonkguy 17 minutes ago.

What's your most embarrassing travel story?

Global Guru this week learns how to insult someone in Dutch. Though I don't speak the language, I'm pretty sure I had some Dutch insults shouted at me when I stepped in a bike path in Amsterdam. In…

Tagged: culture, language, insults, bike, Global

Started by Global Guru Producers in Commentary Forum Mar 20.

Metro Asks for Your Advice on its Budget Deficit

Today on The Kojo Nnamdi Show's Politics Hour, we're examining where Metro stands as current General Manager John Catoe's April 2 resignation date approaches. WMATA has recently come out with a publi…

Tagged: WMATA,, transport, Metro,, Peter Benjamin,, The Politics Hour,

Started by Anne Stopper (WAMU 88.5) in Participate In The Process Mar 19.

The New Diane Rehm Show Website - Let Us Know What You Think! 1 Reply

If you haven't seen our new website for The Diane Rehm Show, please take a look around and let us know what you think!

Tagged: website, The Diane Rehm Show,

Started by Anne Stopper (WAMU 88.5) in Participate In The Process. Last reply by wonkguy Mar 19.

Have You Had Trouble Finding Work in the Past Several Years?

Although experts advise the unemployed to seek further education and job training, many who have been out of work during the continuing economic downturn are facing long-term struggles to find jobs.…

Tagged: work, unemployment,, job creation,, economy,, The Diane Rehm Show,

Started by Anne Stopper (WAMU 88.5) in Participate In The Process Mar 18.

Have You Seen Michael Moore's Latest Film on Capitalism? 2 Replies

Today at 11 a.m. on The Diane Rehm Show, filmmaker Michael Moore joins Diane to talk about lessons learned from the Great Recession and his take on the future of modern capitalism. Have you seen Moor…

Tagged: movie,, director, recession,, capitalism,, Michael Moore,

Started by Anne Stopper (WAMU 88.5) in Participate In The Process. Last reply by Giovanna Mar 18.

Trying to understand our role in Israel - why do we care? 20 Replies

I have to admit that I am 51 years old and I do not, and never have, understood why we are such allies with Israel.  I like to see people live in peace as much as anyone, but it looks like there will…

Started by Mary Dawson in Commentary Forum. Last reply by ibc Mar 17.

Health Care Reform: What Do You Think Are the Next Steps? 25 Replies

Monday @ 10 on The Diane Rehm Show: The Democrats say they'll move forward with health care reform legislation with or without Republican support. What do you think will be the likely next steps in g…

Tagged: Republicans,, President Obama, Democrats,, Congress,, health care,

Started by Anne Stopper (WAMU 88.5) in Participate In The Process. Last reply by Alex T Mar 17.

Aol 3 Replies

I seem to wonder what all this new and faster technology is doing to our society. I mean why does the common man need something faster to order flowers on line or change a reservation quickly as the…

Started by Dennis Subbiondo in Commentary Forum. Last reply by wonkguy Mar 16.

Federal Workers 12 Replies

The gentleman speaking to the derision of the Federal Government and Federal workers this morning, March8, 2010, was right on.  I am the daughter of two hardworking retired Federal employees and my b…

Tagged: retirement, remuneration, respect, workers, Federal

Started by Chatham in Commentary Forum. Last reply by Phil Anders Mar 15.