Stephen Von Worley has an interesting graphic posted in a blog entry called “Shifting Burdens” that illustrates how the American tax burden has changed over time at different levels of income: …Reagan entered office and…rich were now on tax vacation, at the expense of the poor and middle class. […] …the people at our economy’s … Continue reading Visualizing American Tax Inequality
The NYT brings to light the warning signs and risk factors surrounding a suicide in the U.S. Army: The Army declared him fit for duty and ordered him to Afghanistan after he had twice attempted suicide at Fort Campbell, Ky., and after he had been sent to a mental institution near the base, the home … Continue reading An American Army Suicide Story
Al Jazeera scoops America’s news networks on the latest 9/11 story and Republicans abandon first responders, as explained by John Stewart: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Worst Responders www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog The Daily Show on Facebook The Republican position can be … Continue reading Republicans abandon 9/11 first responders
Surprise. How many people expected the first company to re-introduce a light diesel pickup in America would be Indian? Mahindra and Mahindra has scheduled the arrival for the end of 2009: From the onset, the company will offer a diesel-powered pickup truck in two- or four-door versions. This will be a completely federalized and revised … Continue reading Light Diesel Pickups Coming to America