We don’t have a “jobs” problem

So we have a massive shortage of apples in our country. If we want apples we have two basic choices. We can buy or borrow apples and place them around the country. If we want to maintain the illusion that we are producing apples, we can simply hang them in trees and let folks come … Continue reading We don’t have a “jobs” problem

Who do you want in charge?

I noticed this week that the National Football League and the players manged to hash out an agreement over which of the rich people would get the most money. One day they met for over 13 hours. When they were interviewed they were generally discrete, respectful, and professional. These are guys who get paid to run into each other in … Continue reading Who do you want in charge?

Who Decides?

The first question I ask in any political issue is "Who Decides?" Our system of federalism was predicated on man's fallen nature, and provided for a number of checks and balances to prevent any one man or group of men from controlling the lives fo the people. We have divided powers for a reason. yet while the congress debates … Continue reading Who Decides?

He’s not a rapist, so hail to the chief

OK. So let me get this straight:. the head of the IMF is now free from prosecution. We are relieved to discover that the housekeeper with whom he committed adultery was lying about the rape. Hence, we should not be shocked if he now runs for president of France. He is, after all, not acriminal. Well, at least he … Continue reading He’s not a rapist, so hail to the chief

I don’t want to ride the bus

It struck me odd this morning to hear an ad on the radio encouraging me to call my congressperson (if I had one) in order to influence her vote on financing for public transportation. It sounded so reasonable! I mean we all have to get to work and to the store and to the movies, and gas prices … Continue reading I don’t want to ride the bus

Willing to help

I read that Medicare and Social Security are going bankrupt and the pols who invented it can't figger out what to do about it. (Frankenstein comes to mind) I am 62. In just 3 years I will be at the show-me-the-money threshold of 65. A little break on health insurance would be nice, since I … Continue reading Willing to help

Back in the Fray

I have been remiss in writing on this blog for a good while. Every time I start, I back off. This particular page is supposed to be just me and my thoughts, but i realize that in my job, there are those who will be disturbed by some of my comments. Therefore, I have been silent. Nearly every day I am … Continue reading Back in the Fray

People Get Ready

Just thinking about the state of the world and wondering what we can do to be ready for a global meltdown. Our currency is in trouble. Supply lines for food and energy are threatened. We have foreign insurgents living in our cities in sleeper cells. On a personal level, I try to keep a good … Continue reading People Get Ready

A Wikikwiki

So we have a 22 y/o E2 who stole mega reams of secret stuff. He gave it all to a weasel-like aussie who has slowly, publicly, and with seeming impunity infused the content into the public domain. After only 6 months, our executive branch has expressed a limp-wristed, “Oh, stop it.” If they wanted it … Continue reading A Wikikwiki