John McCain

McCain’s Tax Lie

by Jane Devin on 01/25/2009

When an idea is not just flawed, but based on a pervasive lie, it needs to be called out until facts overcome propaganda and truth rings from the rafters. In McCain’s case, the lie is that businesses are overwhelmed by taxes, and that a business tax cut is necessary to stimulate the economy.

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In the 11th Hour, Republican Flop Sweat & A Crazymaking Strategy

by Jane Devin on 11/01/2008

In Minnesota, as in other states, the Republican party is making their final push for votes. Normally there would be nothing unusual about that, but this has been a particularly grueling election season, and the 11th hour pleas from the Republican party are reeking of flop sweat and desperation. As a registered Democrat, this is [...]

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Almost Too Much to Do

by Jane Devin on 02/16/2008

I once worked for a company where the unpublished motto was “let’s just move forward.” In theory, the goal may have seemed admirable, but practically speaking it was a disaster. Moving forward without addressing past issues only leads to the snowball effect. Sooner or later, the problems and failures of yesterday that weren’t fixed will [...]

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