C.W. Tax Bill - Unaffordable, unfair and untimely. Even GOPs admit dividend break is DOA. Bush - Where’s the smoking gun in Iraq—and what’s this week’s policy on Korea? Axis of incoherence? NFL = While the refs are a parody, league parity makes for exciting playoffs. But CW misses dynasties of yore. Booze + New study says moderate drinking is as important as exercise in preventing heart attacks. Cheers! Bill = New Mexico gov. and former U.N. ambassador gets Richardson first meeting with N. Koreans. Lots of luck. Capital - Big blow: Ill. gov. says system broken, commutes Punishment all death sentences to life in prison.
title: “Periscope Conventional Wisdom” ShowToc: true date: “2023-01-19” author: “Duane Brier”
C.W. Bush = Economists say new tax windfall for rich won’t stimulate economy until'04. How conveeeenient. N. Korea = Calls Bush’s bellicose bluff as it blackmails the region with nuke threat. And it’s working. S. Korea - Elects dovish prez and citizens rejoice with ungrateful anti-U.S. protest. Get your heads out of the sand. J. Edwards + N.C. Dem launches expected prez bid with clever media rollout. Now go beyond “I’m a regular guy.” The Raelians + Wacky, “nudist optional,” UFO-loving Clonaiders get more press than J. Lo. Let’s go to the DNA. B. Parcells = Carpetbagging NFL winner moves to “America’s Team.” Toughest scrimmage will be with control-freak boss.
