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Fear and Carnage in Washington, D.C.

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Posted on Feb 6, 2009
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Are the Democrats taking a page from the former administration, ramping up the fear-mongering factor in order to sway Americans to support their cause—in this case, the pork-packed stimulus bill? Stephen Colbert investigates ... and gets ready to meet Jesus at his local Arby’s.

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By Anarcissie, February 9, 2009 at 6:08 pm Link to this comment

They don’t think it’s real, or they wouldn’t have appointed Clintonoid retreads to handle the money, nor would Mr. O be talking about a re-invasion of Afghanistan with Pakistan as a possible sideshow.

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By bobar, February 9, 2009 at 3:18 am Link to this comment
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No comparison, Bush’s was unfounded and self serving.  What we needed to fear was an war monger like that in the White House.

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By P. T., February 6, 2009 at 9:21 pm Link to this comment

If we enter a 1930s type of deflationary spiral, you’ll see what FEAR is.  The risk right now is in too little government spending, not too much.

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By cyrena, February 6, 2009 at 6:32 pm Link to this comment

Another good one.

But, I wonder if anybody realizes this is REAL this time?

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