I don’t know of anybody who argues for unregulated free enterprise. I’m a Theodore Roosevelt Republican. I like the fact that the government requires that I have clean water to drink no matter what restaurant I walk into anywhere in America. From Salon I’m feeling charitably; so I’m not going to pick-nits. As much as… Continue reading Newt is a Theodore Roosevelt Republican?
Alternative Tax Showdown
Under current tax law, 23 million taxpayers will owe the alternative tax for 2007, up from 4 million last year. The tax was originally intended to apply to multimillionaires. But most of this year’s alternative taxpayers make between $100,000 and $500,000 and about a third make less than $100,000. They all have good cause to… Continue reading Alternative Tax Showdown
Dish Washer Wanted
Dish Washer Wanted Originally uploaded by karmakazesal. The fact that the help wanted sign isn’t in English says everything no one else will say.
The Writers Strike
I have one quick thought on the writers strike. Why aren’t the striker’s signs better? They should have creative, snappy slogans. They should have witty, catchy chants. The speeches given to the news crews should be moving. Or at least touching. What gives?
30 Reasons Why All Programmers Are Schizophrenics
A few days back, I was lazily browsing the net – when suddenly I discovered that I have Schizophrenia. No, I did not get a hallucination that my dual monitors suddenly changed into a two headed beast. Nor did I hallucinate about anything else. What happened was that I stumbled upon a page about schizophrenia.… Continue reading 30 Reasons Why All Programmers Are Schizophrenics
Nearly half think U.S. in recession
Nearly half of Americans feel the U.S. economy is in a recession, marked by a significant decline in economic activity, according to a survey released Thursday. From CNN.com – CNN Political Ticker Poll: Nearly half think U.S. in recession « File this under WTF. We are not in a recession. While I think it is… Continue reading Nearly half think U.S. in recession
The Route Coast to Coast
On October 7, 2006, Alex Roy set out from the Classic Car Club on Hudson Street in New York City. His self-assigned mission: Beat the record for a cross-country drive to Los Angeles. That record, set in 1983, is 32 hours and 7 minutes. To achieve his goal, Roy and his copilot, Dave Maher, would… Continue reading The Route Coast to Coast
A Nation of Christians Is Not a Christian Nation
The only acknowledgment of religion in the original Constitution is a utilitarian one: the document is dated “in the year of our Lord 1787.” Even the religion clause of the First Amendment is framed dryly and without reference to any particular faith. The Connecticut ratifying convention debated rewriting the preamble to take note of God’s… Continue reading A Nation of Christians Is Not a Christian Nation
Conservatives Are Such Jokers
What’s happening, presumably, is that modern movement conservatism attracts a certain personality type. If you identify with the downtrodden, even a little, you don’t belong. If you think ridicule is an appropriate response to other peoples’ woes, you fit right in. From Conservatives Are Such Jokers – New York Times Great quote from Krugman. Bush… Continue reading Conservatives Are Such Jokers
Republicans Grow Skeptical On Free Trade
By a nearly two-to-one margin, Republican voters believe free trade is bad for the U.S. economy, a shift in opinion that mirrors Democratic views and suggests trade deals could face high hurdles under a new president. From Republicans Grow Skeptical On Free Trade – WSJ.com File this under WTF. Three things come to mind: Opinions… Continue reading Republicans Grow Skeptical On Free Trade