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Anne Stopper (WAMU 88.5) added 2 discussions
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Donna Bur is now a member of The Conversation
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I have and most of it reflects my own sense of how our particular brand of capitalism is undermining our democracy.
12 hours ago
I have and most of it represents closely what my own experience tells me.
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ibc added a discussion
Interesting read.  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0691123314?ie=UTF8&tag=matthygles-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0691123314Bottom line:  there is no example of small government among the rich nations.  Personally, I don't t…
22 hours ago
Well, you get what you pay for. Seriously, though. As a convenient jumping-off point, and especially on somewhat non-controversial topics (if there are such things these days), it serves a purpose. I think a lot of times, we shoot the messenger ins…
yesterday
Thank you and I kinda of knew that when I made my first post in February but once I saw everybody use it, I joined the bandwagon.
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Anne Stopper (WAMU 88.5) added a discussion
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 Moore's latest film, "Capitalism: A Love Story?" What…
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I would strongly urge people to NOT quote wikipedia when engaged in discussions based on fact and reality. Wikipedia's business model is just absolute cr@p and they know it. No one should be using it for serious research or even a friendly dinner ta…
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cherry craine and kathleen garlington joined The Conversation
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All due respect, but hope is not a plan...
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I totally agree with your first paragraph ditto. It is your second paragraph that I find ambiguous. Are you referring to right after the civil war or present day South. Remember Texans think differently from the rest of the country whether you loves…
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Anne Stopper (WAMU 88.5)

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

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 2 hours ago.

Anne Stopper (WAMU 88.5)

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 2 hours ago.

Anne Stopper (WAMU 88.5)

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 12 hours ago.

ibc

The Case for Big Government

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 22 hours ago.

Mary Dawson

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 1 day ago.

Anne Stopper (WAMU 88.5)

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 1 day ago.

Dennis Subbiondo

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.

Chatham

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.

Bruce

Public education 6 Replies

I'm a high school teacher in a nortthern viginia county. Our school board asked us to take a questionnaire on line and the questions were formulated to yield the their desired result: schools that ha…

Started by Bruce in Commentary Forum. Last reply by ibc Mar 15.

Tjay

HEALTHCARE reform = ENVIRONMENT reform in REDneck UTAH!!!

I believe the average Utahn (proud people of one the most RED states) are waiting for Jesus to fly out of the sky to pick up the trash.  Utah stands tall as having some of the filthiest air in the na…

Started by Tjay in Start Your Own Conversation Mar 15.

 
 

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