Debt Ceiling Debate Show True “Deficit” Is In Democratic And Republican Leadership
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
President Obama, as well as congressional Democrats and Republicans, are trying to show the American people they take the nation’s financial health seriously. So much so, they are scrambling to reach an agreement on raising the nation’s debt ceiling — the legal limit that Congress may owe — by August 2. Of course, let’s not
- Published in U.S. National Debt
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President Obama’s Tweet-a-Thon Not an Example of Open or Good Government
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Yesterday, President Obama’s first-ever presidential forum using Twitter generated substantial media buzz. However the event itself largely failed to deliver any tangible benefits, and ultimately was not an example of what social media can do to provide open and better government. Here are some observations: 1) Drew Cline of New Hampshire’s Union Leader, who helped
- Published in RPVA