The organization I work for is on a major “sustainability” kick. Generally speaking I don’t have a problem with most of the things they want us to do. Saving paper, turning off computer monitors at night, and a number of the other “suggestions” they make fall generally into the category of not wasting resources. If [...]
Also tagged green, Guns, health care, Personal, pointless gesturesWhen I was in grade school I had a crush on a girl in my class. She was cute and very sweet and smart and I really, really liked her. Of course, I never said anything to her, although once (in the 6th grade, I think) I brought her a bouquet of flowers I had [...]
Also tagged abuse of power, global warming, lie to me, wtf?The FTC is now regulating bloggers. (via Gormogons) Basically, I face an $11,000 fine if I fail to disclose any freebies or payments I have been given for reviewing a company’s products. I’m given to understand that this includes books and other reading material. So, rather than risk being assessed a fine of $10,997 dollars [...]
Also tagged abuse of power, blogspeak, Nanny State, Science/Technology, social justiceI don’t know, but today’s links have a common thread: art. First, a lovely painting (OK, it’s really just a cartoon) entitled ACARE from Diversity Lane which addresses the age-old moral dilemma of what is to become of newly unemployed ACORN staff. Second, another great piece from Iowahawk entitled Earn Big $$$ the NEA way! [...]
Also tagged abuse of power, health care, humor, wordsmithingThere’s a small post at dispatches from TJICistan pointing out that the recipients of the $700 billion bailout have spent a fair amount of it on federal lobbying. GM in particular has spent $2.8 million on their lobbying effort during the first quarter. TJIC’s point: This is only surprising if you don’t understand the fundamental [...]
Also tagged auto industry, bailoutsI’m always amazed at how do-gooders of all stripes get laws, regulations, ordinances, etc. passed and enforced and then are surprised that the end result didn’t turn out to be nirvana. If you believe that 1) government can fix anything and everything, 2) you are right and 3) you want it bad enough, I guess [...]
Also tagged blogspeakNone of the big blogs I read have mentioned the news item today that our soon-to-be-ex governor Sebelius didn’t pay all of her taxes. Has Obama nominated anyone for anything who has actually followed the rules? Apparently the whole tax cheat thing has just become a given for Obama appointees and not worth the time [...]
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