Common Sense 148 – Of Torches and Pitchforks

Populism is back in vogue and Americans are emulating the Boston Tea Party and exhibiting other signs of revolutionary discontent. Dan examines the issue as only a political alien can.

Show Notes:
1.”Bonfire of the Trivialities” by Charles Krauthammer for The Washington Post, March 19, 2009.
2.”Populism’s Virtues” by E.J. Dionne for The Washington Post, March 19, 2009.
3.”Does Tim Geithner Get It?” by Eugene Robinson for The Washington Post, March 19, 2009.
4.”What’s the dollar worth?” By Jack Cafferty for CNN.com, March 24, 2009.