Quote of the Day

MANIFESTO

A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization.

— Dr. Johnson as quoted by James Boswell

I can't help thinking of this as I note that BO

will propose cutting $2.5 billion from a program that provides heating assistance to poor people in his fiscal 2012 budget, a source familiar with the budget process said on Wednesday.

In the midst of this incredibly cold and snowy winter, this is already becoming a public relations nightmare.