Today, I managed to drag myself out of my apartment where I've been hiding for the past four days, so I could pick up my mail from the post office. It turns out that I received several Christmas gifts from my peeps; a one year subscription to one of the top peer-reviewed journals, Science magazine (YIPPEE!), and another book by Barack Obama, The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (New York: Crown; 2006). Already, I am more than halfway through Obama's first book, which is very well-written -- so well-written that Obama could make a living as a writer, in my humble opinion. I plan to review both of Obama's books together soon on my blog.
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Just the salient points.
McCain does not want to spread the wealth around.
Obama wants to cut the 15 billion dollar subsidy to insurance companies.
Obama wants to invest in higher education.
A wide range of opinions:
Apparently, Matt Stoller, like the Mad Biologist, wants to hear a dog whistle from Obama too (italics mine):
A lot of people think the debate was pretty even. Obama supporters liked Obama, McCain supporters liked McCain, I assume (that is utterly obvious). But what matters is the effect on uncommitted voters.
Hey there, Grrl, Sounds like you've had a low time--am hoping you're doing better and that the New Year brings good things--like continued healing, as you rebalance your life.
Warm wishes from Minnesota to you in the days ahead.