Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
43% Say Government Policy Mistakes Created Great Depression of 1930s, 26% Disagree
The breakdown by party is interesting. It is no surprise that Republicans, largely conservative, by majority feel that the Keynsian steps taken to combat the great depression, augmented it. That democrates are evenly divided on the topic is more informative. No doubt that most voting citizens have real doubts that government fixes are ineffective.
Perhaps effectiveness doubts are centered on the pet programs of others, lets hope we aren't all so cynical as that.
43% Say Government Policy Mistakes Created Great Depression of 1930s, 26% Disagree
Perhaps effectiveness doubts are centered on the pet programs of others, lets hope we aren't all so cynical as that.
43% Say Government Policy Mistakes Created Great Depression of 1930s, 26% Disagree
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Bloomies?
Forwarded to me by Dustin..
I have bought guns at this store, plan to buy more.
The Marietta Daily Journal - Smyrna gun shop owner expanding business
I have bought guns at this store, plan to buy more.
The Marietta Daily Journal - Smyrna gun shop owner expanding business
21 Years Ago Today
Charles Westover committed suicide on this day in 1990.
In April 1961 he had the number one hit in the United States.
Twenty-nine years later, he was rumored to take the place of the departed Roy Orbison in the band "The Taveling Wilburys".
Better known as Del Shannon, his song Runaway is one of the seminal songs in pop music.
For me, after watching the movie American Graffiti, this haunting song my favorite of the era leading up to the British invasion.
RIP Del Shannon.
In April 1961 he had the number one hit in the United States.
Twenty-nine years later, he was rumored to take the place of the departed Roy Orbison in the band "The Taveling Wilburys".
Better known as Del Shannon, his song Runaway is one of the seminal songs in pop music.
For me, after watching the movie American Graffiti, this haunting song my favorite of the era leading up to the British invasion.
RIP Del Shannon.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Most Americans Go for Girl Scout Cookies
Every year when a niece and nice neighbor comes round, I am a sucker for buying these cookies.
Every year the packages get small and the price goes up.
Will not stop though, can't disappoint our little loved ones.
Most Americans Go for Girl Scout Cookies
Every year the packages get small and the price goes up.
Will not stop though, can't disappoint our little loved ones.
Most Americans Go for Girl Scout Cookies
Friday, February 4, 2011
MegaVote: GA 13th, 1/31/2011
Not that it matters, because the vote passed anyway, but why would a Democrat vote against abolishing matching funds when inthe last election the Democratic candidate refused the matching funds in favor of accepting unresticted bequests. David Scott's president raised more money than any candidate before him, proving that the skill , experience or ability hold little sway over a person willing to contribute to the man on their side.
Doesn't make any sense at all, this is a vote that would have made him look concilliatory at the least, and fiscally prudent at most.
Congress.org (congress.org) presents: M E G A V O T E January 31, 2011
In this MegaVote for Georgia's 13th Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes -
* Senate: Secret Holds Elimination
* House: Non-Security Discretionary Spending Limit
* House: Presidential Campaign Fund Termination
Upcoming Congressional Bills -
* Senate: FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
Editor's Note:
The House is in recess until Tuesday, February 8, 2011.
Recent Senate Votes:
Secret Holds Elimination
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=2&chamber=S&congress=1121
Vote Agreed to (92-4, 4 Not Voting)
The Senate spent much of the week debating procedural rules. One of the rule changes the chamber passed was this one that ends the practice of secret holds, where a senator anonymously blocks legislation or a nomination. The rule change requires a senator to notify his or her party leader within 2 days of placing a hold.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Recent House Votes:
Non-Security Discretionary Spending Limit
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=20&chamber=H&congress=1121
Vote Passed (256-165, 13 Not Voting)
The House approved this resolution directing the chair of the Budget Committee to reduce non-security spending to 2008 levels for the remainder of the 2011 fiscal year. The Budget Committee sets spending levels but does not appropriate funds. The continuing resolution currently funding government operations expires on March 4, 2011.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
Presidential Campaign Fund Termination
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=25&chamber=H&congress=1121
Vote Passed (239-160, 35 Not Voting)
The House voted to end a program put in place in 1976 that provides taxpayer funds to presidential candidates and the major parties for their nominating conventions. The bill's future in the Senate is unclear.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
Upcoming Votes:
FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act - S.223
The Senate is scheduled to take up this bill reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration.
Non-Security Discretionary Spending Limit
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=20&chamber=H&congress=1121
Vote Passed (256-165, 13 Not Voting)
The House approved this resolution directing the chair of the Budget Committee to reduce non-security spending to 2008 levels for the remainder of the 2011 fiscal year. The Budget Committee sets spending levels but does not appropriate funds. The continuing resolution currently funding government operations expires on March 4, 2011.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
Presidential Campaign Fund Termination
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=25&chamber=H&congress=1121
Vote Passed (239-160, 35 Not Voting)
The House voted to end a program put in place in 1976 that provides taxpayer funds to presidential candidates and the major parties for their nominating conventions. The bill's future in the Senate is unclear.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
Upcoming Votes:
FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act - S.223
The Senate is scheduled to take up this bill reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
Georgia Joins Arizona
Now it will our turn to be called ignorant and racist.
These are meant to play to emotional issues, the law's intent is meant to focus law enforcement's actions.
I am all for it.
New Ga. bill targets illegal immigrants and government officials who hire them ajc.com
These are meant to play to emotional issues, the law's intent is meant to focus law enforcement's actions.
I am all for it.
New Ga. bill targets illegal immigrants and government officials who hire them ajc.com
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
It Could Have Happened
When Steve Jobs was out on medical leave. Yeah right! This is just the kind of thing that the smarmy turtle necked geek would be up to his eyeballs in.
In this article found at Computer Dealer News, details explaining how a class action suit has been filed against Apple for alleged privacy violations.
My aversion to Apple products is at least twenty-five years old. I feel dirty after I've used my Shuffle. The products may be good but Jobs' attitude to the market and failure to open up the architecture, put them behind Microsoft and the PC. For engineers, the Apple products merely emulate the Microsoft, there is no advantage to their use, no reason to spend the extra money.
In this article found at Computer Dealer News, details explaining how a class action suit has been filed against Apple for alleged privacy violations.
"Apple's privacy policy is opaque and confusing but one thing is clear: it does not inform mobile device users that by providing application developers with their UDID, Apple enables them to put a name to highly personal and in many cases embarrassing information derived from app downloading activity and usage, and Internet browsing history, that would otherwise be anonymous,"Apple may be selling the download information to other businesses. Say my brother downloads a fart app, Apple could be selling that information to brown nosers.
My aversion to Apple products is at least twenty-five years old. I feel dirty after I've used my Shuffle. The products may be good but Jobs' attitude to the market and failure to open up the architecture, put them behind Microsoft and the PC. For engineers, the Apple products merely emulate the Microsoft, there is no advantage to their use, no reason to spend the extra money.
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