God is Watching - SojoMail 07.28.11

The markets are watching, the Republicans are watching, the Democrats are watching, the media are watching, the pollsters and pundits are watching. The public is watching and is disgusted with Washington, D.C.

When it comes to the bitter and ultra-partisan battles over the budget, the deficit, and the fast-approaching deadline for America to avoid defaulting on its financial commitments, the whole nation and even the world is watching.

But God is watching too.

Posted by Sue Kirby on 07/28/11  •  Permalink  •  Comments 0   •  

Gang of Pain: Who Suffers Under the Bipartisan Deficit Reduction Scheme

President Obama endorsed the Senate’s Gang of Six deficit reduction plan Tuesday, saying that the proposal “is broadly consistent with the approach that I’ve urged” and “makes sure that nobody is disproportionately hurt from us making progress on the debt and deficits.

However, an examination of the plan’s specifics reveals that corporations and wealthy Americans won’t feel much pain at all—in many cases, just the opposite. The plan slashes taxes and could bring the top personal income rate down as low as 23 percent—meaning CEOs like Jamie Dimon and Lloyd Blankfein could see their after-tax income increase by as much as $3 million, according to Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research.

Posted by Sue Kirby on 07/21/11  •  Permalink  •  Comments 0   •  

A Better Life

A Better Life directed by Chris Weitz premiered this weekend at local theaters. It is a movie about a Mexican immigrant father and son struggling to survive in America. It is s simple movie with powerful performances and a down-to-earth story.

Posted by Sue Kirby on 07/18/11  •  Permalink  •  Comments 0   •