It looks like the TD editorial staff got the memo. The 11/9/10 house editorial, Mistaken agenda, lists the reasons for the “Great Recession” as Bush tax cuts, two unfunded wars, and spending. Cynthia Tucker, on the same page (literally & figuratively), attributes the wrecked federal budget to Bush tax cuts, two unfunded wars, and spending. Neither bothers to mention the housing bubble created by Fannie and Freddie’s irresponsible lending policies.
They both label the tea party movement as “ultraconservative”, a term that returns 18 news items in the TD’s search engine. Wanna guess how many articles use the term “ultraliberal”? Ding, Ding, Ding, … that’s right! Zero. Has the TD ever described any group in this country as ultraliberal? I doubt it.
Acting as if the “public” speaks with one voice is silly. We are individuals with different ideas and different goals. However, conservatives outnumber liberals 2 to 1. Most people live their lives within their means. Irresponsible spending is irresponsible regardless of whether its Republicans spending like drunken sailors or Democrats implementing their brand of social justice. What the heck is wrong with demanding that the feds live within their means? Why does the TD feel the need to echo talking points?
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