Friday Night Video – Youth Against Alan Simpson

Former Senator Alan Simpson accuses opponents of his drive to cut Social Security of blather and drivel. I’ve written before of my strong belief that not only should Social Security be saved, but it should be expanded, as obviously private industry is incapable of taking care of America’s elderly. It’s heartening to see some young people standing up to him and standing up for Social Security, and their focus on facts and reason is a good counterpoint to Simpson’s hysteria.

Simpson has actually accepted the debate challenge from Social Security Works. I’d encourage you to sign their petition to the AARP.


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Atrios Explains the Economy (and Why our Overlords are Idiots)

Okay, I’m going to cite this entire post from Eschaton because it’s a short and sweet example of why Atrios is perhaps the premiere liberal blogger. At least, he is in my mind. I know of other terrific sites and authors, but not any particular blogger who does what Atrios with such skill and frequency.

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Atrios by Lindsay Beyerstein, on Flickr

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