The only way jobs are created is when businesses hire people. Witness: “But Hanauer says the economy is like an ecosystem and that its lifeblood is the spending power of the middle class, not people like him [he's a venture capitalist - JW]. He says business people spend their time fundamentally on two things: creating [...]

And a reality check from John Scalzi (who endorsed Obama, and writes some really fucking great military SF). 4. Your next president is going to disappoint you. Barack Obama does not fart cinnamon-scented rainbows. Watching McCain’s concession speech brought to mind the nomination fights leading up to ’00, when for a brief, shining moment the [...]