Social Security Switch-Hitters
image from Talking Points Memo
Let's talk Social Security for a moment. I will have more to say on this issue in the upcoming week, but I want to point out some really good work that has been going on lately. Joshua Micah Marshall of Talking Points Memo has been doing a bang-up job tracking the ins and outs of the President's Social Security privatization schemes. Specifically, highlighting Democratic members who who wish to end Social Security because their little hearts are too faint - inducting them into the Fainthearted Faction - and Republican members who let their conscience dictate their position who are inducted into the The Conscience Caucus. His site is the read if you are interested in what is currently going on.
Especially wholly great, and worthwhile, is Marshall's study of the President's Bamboozlepalooza tour throughout the nation, which is a roaring success (not). The President even warned us today that there would be political consequences for not supporting a hugely (immensely!) unpopular program such as privatizing (getting rid of) Social Security. Who is he kidding? Dems can run on Delay and saving Social security from now until '08. I have to agree with Kevin Drum: the political cowardice the President has shown throughout his Bamboozlepalooza is quite breathtaking.
But, poking fun of the President is only part of what I wanted to talk about. Josh Marshall has created another list for our enjoyment: the Social Security Switch-Hitters. This list highlights representatives who either have lied about privitization, engaged in serious double-talk, or who have outright changed positions on Social Security all in order to poke fun and heap scorn on them.
This is how you do it: scorn and laughter combined with a dash of wonk will win the day. Especially if you have nicely designed logos such as the one at the top of this post and memorable names. This is where the design community can come in and make a difference. Combine snark and wonk into an unbeatable combination. More like this please.
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This is the permanent home of Social Security Switch-Hitters. I wrote this post at 01:29 on March 31, 2005. This post is part of grubbykid.com, a weblog. If you liked this entry, why don't you read some other posts such as Webtrepreneur or McDonald's Can't Take A Joke? Or you could go to the site archives or return home. All are good choices.
