Political Elites

Jason Linkins

Obama White House Faces Ironic Criticism

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 05.25.2011

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Apparently, criticism of the Obama White House has reached the ironic comedy stage. Right. In a related story, with the exception of mockingbird loyalists, other birds are privately criticizing mockingbirds,

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Optimizing Democracy

Jeffrey Abelson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Sub-Optimal, Political Problem-Solving, Civic Virtue, Civic Apathy, Public Passivity, Dysfunctional Democracy, Self-Governance, Self-Government, Citizen Responsibilities, Gridlock, Civic Engagement, Public Anger, Polarization, Political Ignorance, Political Wisdom, Political Elites, Politically-Engaged, Citizen, Thomas Friedman, Paul Krugman, Politics News
Jeffrey Abelson

While issue after mega-issue begs in vain for wise and farsighted solutions from our fearless leaders -- politically-engaged citizens shake their heads in disgust and disbelief.

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