By Lindsay Beyerstein, Media Consortium blogger

Former Rep. Eric Massa (D-NY) punked conservative talk show host Glenn Beck yesterday by recanting his earlier allegations that House Democrats forced him out of office because he refused to vote for health care reform. Massa resigned on Monday amidst allegations that he sexually harassed one or more male staffers.

A Rant About the DOJ and the Rule Of Law

More on HCR

(hi guys – this is my first diary on FDL)
Monday, Feb.22nd,2010 – The White House and President Obama’s announced Healthcare bill proved my worse fears – that there was never any intention by Democratic Leadership or the President to support the Public Option.
And along the way, the base of the party was once again strung along with glimmer of hope in the form of the ‘Bennet letter.’
Today’s Healthcare Bill not only signals an end to the Public Option, but the Bennet letter can only be characterized as the worst form of manipulation of the democratic voters by the White House.

an analysis of the Obama Admin

critique of ObamaRahma admin

Last night the President did one of the things that he does better than almost anyone else, he gave a great speech. Taking the tone of confidence without arrogance, being willing to face the Republicans and put them in box by either applauding him or failing to applaud their own proposals, even by chiding them for their recalcitrance and stance of know nothingism. While it remains to be seen if he will push for the follow through which his speech called for it is interesting that the end of his speech was a political trope that should be dear to every politician.

“Originally posted at Squarestate.net”

My Father taught one primary lesson to me as a child – sometimes you get beat, but you only ever lose when you quit. This has lead to a life time of being beaten, but it also has lead to a set of victories personal, professional and public. This is the lesson the American people get, whether they had a father who harped on it or not. We intuitively understand that having a dumb faith in ourselves, an inability to see that the mountain is unassailable and that we would be better off if we just packed it in that is central to our experience.

More info about how the ‘banks own this place’

explanation of how the FED and Treasury are screwing the public for the benefit of the finance industry

an addition to David’s efforts