Daily Topics - Tuesday January 21st, 2014
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Catch The Thom Hartmann Program LIVE 3-6pm ET M-F!!
4th Anniversary of SCOTUS Citizen's United Decision
Hour One: Morality, not religion, should inform our political decisions - Dr. Alex McFarland
Hour Two: Will the Supreme Court blow up unions?
Hour Three: Amend the constitution and legalize democracy - David Cobb, Move to Amend
Thom's Blog Is On the Move
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Thom's blog in this space and moving to a new home.
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From Screwed:
"If we are going to live in a Democracy, we need to have a healthy middle class. Thom Hartmann shows us how the ‘cons’ have wronged this country, and tells us what needs to be done to reclaim what it is to be American."
From The Thom Hartmann Reader:
"With the ever-growing influence of corporate CEOs and their right-wing allies in all aspects of American life, Hartmann’s work is more relevant than ever. Throughout his career, Hartmann has spoken compellingly about the value of people-centered democracy and the challenges that millions of ordinary Americans face today as a result of a dogma dedicated to putting profit above all else. This collection is a rousing call for Americans to work together and put people first again."
From Screwed:
"Hartmann speaks with the straight talking clarity and brilliance of a modern day Tom Paine as he exposes the intentional and systematic destruction of America’s middle class by an alliance of political con artists and outlines a program to restore it. This is Hartmann at his best. Essential reading for those interested in restoring the institution that made America the envy of the world."
Rising tides lifts all boats EQUALLY. When someone uses the phrase "A rising tide lifts all boats" they are thinking about all boats being lifted by the same amount. Of course a rising economy does not lift all boats by the same amount. Of course an incoming tide does not lift all beached boats equally. If your boat happens to be beached near the high tide line then you may feel a little water under your hull, or you may rise a few inches, but you are still stuck. Those lucky enough to be in pretty good water to start with will be thrilled to have enough lift so that they don't have to worry about underwater obstacles.
To be accurate the rising tide metaphor would have to be modified to include beached boats and cause boats to expand in size as they get in deeper water.