Republicans in a Nut (House) Shell:

Bob Herbert:

If you're all fired up about Republican-inspired tales of Democrats planning to send grandma to some death chamber, you'll never get to the G.O.P.'s war against the right of ordinary workers to organize and negotiate in their own best interests - a war that has diminished living standards for working people for decades.

Must Read

Matt Taibbi on the financial meltdown.

UPDATE

Speaking of the Financial System

Two must reads in today's NYT.

First, what went wrong with the financial system.

And B, how to fix it.

Let's be thankful that our new President knows how and likes to read.

Must Read

David Foster Wallace profile in Rolling Stone. A sad story of the author's struggles with feelings of inadequacy and the fear of success. Toss in some alcohol, prescription drugs and clinical depression for dramatic effect. Now I am sufficiently motivated to take on his Infinite Jest.