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Rich People DON'T Create Jobs: 6 Myths That Have to Be Killed for Our Economy to Live

Kevin Drum, Mother Jones. December 9, 2011.

These zombie talking points aren't just wrong; they're dangerous. If we're ever going to revive the economy, we've got to tackle them head on.

What Really Destroyed the Economy and How We Can Fix It

Katherine Sciacchitano, Dollars and Sense. September 29, 2011.

The crisis caused the deficit (not the other way around), and cutbacks have rendered the ill-fitting stimulus obsolete. Now we need a long-term, comprehensive jobs plan.

Why Are Politicians Running from Economic Reality into Tea Party Fantasy Land?

Eric Alterman, The Nation. September 5, 2011.

Just three years ago, President Obama was an unapologetic Keynesian. Now, he's jumped on the deficit hysteria bandwagon.

Longer Weekends and Higher Wages? 5 Surprising Ways That Would Help Improve the Economy

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. August 22, 2011.

Americans have been told that austerity measures and shared suffering are the path to economic recovery, but in fact, many fixes could dramatically improve our lives.

Texas Is a Shining Example of Right-Wing Governance in Action and That's Why It's a Complete Basket-Case

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. June 16, 2011.

Conservatives claim the "Texas Miracle" is a model for the nation, but it's actually a blueprint for winning the race to the bottom.

Failure to Enact Bigger Stimulus Was a Fatal Mistake

Mark Weisbrot, Center for Economic and Policy Research. November 6, 2010.

By failing to stimulate economic recovery, the Dems gave the GOP a populist card on a platter.

5 Ways the Tea Party Agenda Screws Tea Party Supporters

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. September 3, 2010.

In their quest to save the country from liberals, Tea Partiers signed on to an agenda that will cause them untold pain while granting unlimited powers to corporations.

Hey Obama, Corporate Tax Cuts Can't Save Jobs

Robert Reich, Robert Reich's Blog. January 29, 2010.

Tax cuts for big corporations can boost profits, and also give ammunition to the same discredited right-wing economists who got us in this mess.

The Reason for 15 Million Unemployed: Poor Thinking at the Top

The Reason for 15 Million Unemployed: Poor Thinking at the Top

Dean Baker, TruthOut.org. December 9, 2009.

It is absolutely unacceptable to have 15 million people unemployed just because the people who call the shots are too dumb to figure out how to get them back to work.

Unless Congress Acts, 3.2 Million Will Lose Unemployment Benefits in Early 2010

Unless Congress Acts, 3.2 Million Will Lose Unemployment Benefits in Early 2010

Daniela Perdomo, AlterNet AlterNet: Politics. December 8, 2009.

With no job recovery in clear sight, the hardest-hit states will include California, New York, Florida, Texas, Illinois, and Michigan.

Don't Fear the Deficit Bogeyman

John Miller, Dollars and Sense. November 26, 2009.

A second dose of deficit-financed stimulus spending would create a lot of jobs that America needs.

New Info Shows the Stimulus Is Working, Time for Conservatives to Thank Obama

New Info Shows the Stimulus Is Working, Time for Conservatives to Thank Obama

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. November 25, 2009.

There's no mystery here. The debate is over. The stimulus has made a real, positive difference.

Americans Lack Economic Literacy; Some Hold

Americans Lack Economic Literacy; Some Hold "Insane" Views on Stimulus Spending

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. November 20, 2009.

According to pollsters.

Why Won't Obama Give You a Job?

Why Won't Obama Give You a Job?

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. November 17, 2009.

Wall Street's raking in massive profits and paying its execs and traders record bonuses, thanks in part to government cash. What about ordinary Americans?

We Need Smart Solutions to Our Long Jobs Crisis

We Need Smart Solutions to Our Long Jobs Crisis

Dean Baker, AlterNet. November 2, 2009.

All the projections show that the unemployment rate is likely to continue to rising for the immediate future and remain high for years to come.

$214 Billion in Obama's Stimulus Money Is Still Out There: 10 Ways You Can Benefit from It

Aaron Glantz, New America Media. October 13, 2009.

There are countless government programs that give citizens access to money earmarked to boosting the economy. Here's where the money is being spent.

Is the U.S. Really on the Brink of Budget Collapse?

Is the U.S. Really on the Brink of Budget Collapse?

Robert Pollin, AlterNet. September 17, 2009.

Budgetary horror stories trump reality and terrify the public. The reality is not so bad.

In KY, McConnell Brags About Stimulus Projects, Requests More Money; In DC, McConnell Says Stimulus Should End

Lee Fang, ThinkProgress AlterNet: PEEK. August 26, 2009.

Despite McConnell’s demands that money stop flowing to projects, he's been a champion of the stimulus in his home state.

Krugman: "The Argument Against the Public Option is Sheer Nonsense"

Dorsey Shaw, Air America AlterNet: Video. August 24, 2009.

Paul Krugman lets 'em have it on "This Week with George Stephanopoulos."

Rove Spins Economic Mumbo-Jumbo

Rove Spins Economic Mumbo-Jumbo

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Media and Technology. August 14, 2009.

It's possible even he doesn't believe what comes out of his mouth.

Wing-Nuts Insist on Arguing Over Ridiculous Issues that Don't Exist ... Maybe We Should Give 'Em Something Genuinely Crazy

Wing-Nuts Insist on Arguing Over Ridiculous Issues that Don't Exist ... Maybe We Should Give 'Em Something Genuinely Crazy

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: Health and Wellness. August 11, 2009.

It'd keep them occupied and distracted from smart proposals.

U.S. to Hire 4,600 Police as Part of Economic Recovery Plan

Agence France Presse July 28, 2009.

Grants totaling $1 billion will be awarded to some 1,046 law enforcement agencies in 50 states according the Justice Department.

The Stimulus Delivers: Boston's Revitalization

The Stimulus Delivers: Boston's Revitalization

William Rivers Pitt, TruthOut.org. July 23, 2009.

Stimulus-funded infrastructure projects are patching together beantown's crumbling facade.

Conservatives Freak Out About Ham, Door

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. July 21, 2009.

Right-wingers are obsessively looking for misguided stimulus expenditures. That'd be great -- if only they got their facts straight.

Our Economy Needs at Least $2 Trillion in Stimulus Spending Right Now -- Tens of Millions of Jobs Are at Stake

Dean Baker, The Guardian. July 16, 2009.

Politicians and pundits in Washington are either too ignorant, dishonest, or scared to talk about the expenditures that this economy needs.

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