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Left, Right & Center

Extreme Makeover: US Economy Edition

Globalization, advancing technology and the real estate collapse have led to a long-term economic crisis.  Time for a tectonic shift in America? Or just muddle through?

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By Tony Blankley • Dec 23, 2011 • 30m Listen

Americans are staggering under what’s starting to feel like a permanent economic downturn. The poor, blue-collar workers and the middle class are all hurting…bad. But this election season, nobody except Tea Partyers, Occupiers and single digit candidates is calling for big changes. Why not? Do Americans really want a tectonic shift in our economic system, or are we happier 'muddling through?' (Michelle Cottle joins us as special guest panelist.)

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    Tony Blankley

    Co-host, 'Left, Right & Center'

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    Matt Miller

    Co-host, 'Left, Right & Center'

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    Robert Scheer

    Host, 'Scheer Intelligence'

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