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(1)  Wait for instructions from the WH on what the desired outcome is.

(2)  Ignore all attempts by the people most affected by the particular issue to present any idea that do not mesh with the pre-determined outcome.

(3)  Make sure the media and pundits are on board, and provide as many talking points as possible to advance the plan; include some negative messaging on the fair and credible plans most favored by the people.

(4)  Make sure the special interests are in on the plan, and happy with it.

(5)  Manipulate information and distort it if you have to.

(6)  Ignore and marginalize contrary views by experts in the field.

(7)  Make speeches.  Lecture the electorate as if they were too stupid to understand the stakes.

(8)  When all else fails, use scare tactics, dire warnings, and as much scary imagery as possible.

(9)  Go back to whichever steps you have to until the plan is finalized.

"Changing the way things are done in Washington?"  Not so much.

I have no illusions that these people are interested in anything resembling my definition of "greater good," but I am increasingly frustrated by the concerted effort that is made - especially on the Democratic side - to hit the "mute" button on the voice of the people.  And then, after more or less telling the people he doesn't give a crap what they think or what they want, for Obama to ask the people to call their representatives and demand that they compromise - knowing, even as he asks them to make the calls, that "compromise" is Obama-speak for "screwing the great unwashed" - well, it's worse than "unmitigated gall."  Diabolical?  Machiavellian?  It may not be all the way there yet, but it's definitely not benign.

Did GE pay U.S. income taxes in 2010? Yes, it paid estimated taxes for 2010, and also made payments for previous years. Think of it as your having paid withholding taxes on your salary in 2010, and sending the IRS a check on April 15, 2010, covering your balance owed for 2009.

Will GE ultimately pay U.S. income taxes for 2010? After much to-ing and fro-ing -- the company says it hasn't completed its 2010 tax return -- GE now says that it will pay tax.

Even the biggest Dem blog of them all, DKos

Or take a bus, but plan to arrive two days early, because bus trips can be exhausting.

I made this appointment with the family doc to discuss various issues concerning the cancer. The surgeon was neither friendly nor nice. I think he spent four minutes talking to me. Family doc took the time to answer all my questions, and when I asked "What didn't I ask?" he told me... I have a fantastic family doctor.

But if he's a good cutter and leaves me my bits, I don't care if he kicks his hamster every night.