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Friday, December 12, 2008 12:00 AM

The Republican economic recovery plan

When all else fails, declare war on the working class.

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  • Friday, December 12, 2008 12:25 PM

    What Republican Recovery Plan?

    Democrats permitted Reagan to kill PATCO without much complaint and subsequently most labor protection since. And, they continue to let conservatives get away with this incredible anti-labor bias without challenge. One could make a good case for Democrats being responsible for a good many of the ills we now suffer. Furthermore, given Obama's stance on several recent issues, I hold little hope that a Democratic majority will have any spine to stand up to conservative hatred of the working class in America.

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