It saddened me to learn this evening that Billy Paul, the R&B singer known best for the song "Me and Mrs. Jones" died from cancer on April 24th.
The song "Me and Mrs. Jones" was popular when I was an adolescent. The content of the song was beyond my understanding at that age. Regardless the deep soulfulness of the song made a lasting impression on me.
Enjoy
Rest in peace Billy Paul, and thank you.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Foolish Consistency is the Hobgoblin of Little Minds
Hobgoblin is a word I've seen before and understood in context, the quotation used by Alan Dershowitz, attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson is in the title of this post.
Wikipedia says this about the definition of the word hobgoblin.
His point basically is that President Obama is inconsistent; compare the way he criticizes foreign leaders for expressing their opinions on the internal matters of other countries, to the manner in which he preaches to the citizens of other countries to do what he thinks is correct for their rights. All the while, bear in mind probable, yet unsaid, positions of our President:
My own opinion is that the UK should step away from the European Union, and toward sovereignty. That said whatever they choose, they have the right.
Thank heavens President Obama will not be in office long enough to punish the British for whatever they choose.
Wikipedia says this about the definition of the word hobgoblin.
Hobgoblin is a term typically applied in folktales to describe a mischievous spirit. Shakespeare identifies the character of Puck in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream as a hobgoblin.further along Wikipedia say
Now, I seriously doubt that Mr. Dershowitz had the term "brownie" in mind when he was describing the President. Enough about about that.Hobgoblins seem to be small, hairy little men who—like their close relative, brownies—are often found within human dwellings, doing odd jobs around the house while the family is lost in sleep. Such chores are typically small deeds, like dusting and ironing. Often, the only compensation necessary in return for these is food.While brownies are more peaceful creatures, hobgoblins are more fond of practical jokes. They also seem to be able to shape-shift, as seen in one of Puck's monologues in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Robin Goodfellow is perhaps the most mischievous and most infamous of all his kind, but many are less antagonizing. Like all of the fae folk, hobgoblins are easily annoyed. They can be mischievous, frightening, and even dangerous. Attempts to give them clothing will often banish them forever, though whether they take offense to such gifts or are simply too proud to work in new clothes differs from teller to teller.
His point basically is that President Obama is inconsistent; compare the way he criticizes foreign leaders for expressing their opinions on the internal matters of other countries, to the manner in which he preaches to the citizens of other countries to do what he thinks is correct for their rights. All the while, bear in mind probable, yet unsaid, positions of our President:
- The UK as a former colonial power that should be punished for misdeeds
- If remaining in the EU leads to a dissolution of the UK into a greater socialist government so be it, let England disappear.
- He has shown and exhibited a willingness to subordinate American sovereignty to global governance.
My own opinion is that the UK should step away from the European Union, and toward sovereignty. That said whatever they choose, they have the right.
Thank heavens President Obama will not be in office long enough to punish the British for whatever they choose.
House IRS Bills
Congress.org presents MEGAVOTE for April 25, 2016 and Georgia's 13th Congressional District.
Recent Congressional Votes
Upcoming Congressional Bills
Recent Senate Votes:
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Passage Vote Passed (95-3, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate passed a measure which authorizes $33.1 billion in funding for FAA programs through fiscal 2017, including those related to unmanned aircraft, equipment certification, and aircraft control system technology.
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Sen. David Perdue voted YES
You should hear the stories that the kid telling me about the FAA and the way it handles people and money. One thing is for sure, budget or not, the program marches forward. Government closure or not, every person and business gets paid. Reauthorization is a formality that even the Senate cannot control, contracts and unions control the costs of the FAA.
Energy Policy Passage Vote Passed (85-12, 3 Not Voting)
The chamber passed a bill which streamlines the permitting for liquefied natural gas exports, mandates improvements to the electric grid's reliability and security, raises energy efficiency standards for commercial and federal buildings, and permanently reauthorizes the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Sen. David Perdue voted NO
For industry I am all for simplification of permit processes. Why the Georgia Senators are split on the subject seems peculiar. Another peculiar wording in this description is the term "permanently reauthorizes", we all know that a government, any government is temporary, this government in particular considers permanence and anathema. One parties policy and cornerstone is the target of the other party's derision and subject to being torn down.
Fiscal 2017 Energy-Water Appropriations Eliminate Funding for Various Commissions Vote Rejected (25-71, 4 Not Voting)
The chamber rejected an amendment by Joni Ernst, R-Neb., that would have cut $200 million from a number of joint state-federal commissions that promote economic development, infrastructure improvements and job training across four regions of the country.
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
Sen. David Perdue voted NO
Our shit stain Senators fighting for the pork they and their friends have carved out. Protect your colleagues crap and he will protect yours.
Fiscal 2017 Energy-Water Appropriations Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program Vote Rejected (48-49, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate rejected an amendment by Dan Coats, R-Ind., that would have limited the use of the Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing loan program. The vote was subject to a 60-vote threshold.
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Sen. David Perdue voted YES
This smells like more protection of pork, a Senator sees something wrong, tries to make it right and gets bitch slapped in the process.
Recent House Votes:
IRS Hiring Passage Vote Passed (254-170, 9 Not Voting)
The chamber passed a measure which prohibits the IRS from hiring any new employees until the Treasury Department certifies that no IRS worker has serious tax delinquencies. The measure defines such delinquency as an outstanding debt under the Internal Revenue Code for which a notice of lien has been filed in public records.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
David Scott loves the IRS, most of the rest of the country, politicians excluded, want to see it erased from existence. This thing won't get passed. would not be surprised if the Senate tables it. For sure the President kills it, after all the IRS helped him get re-elected.
IRS Oversight and User Fees - Passage Vote Passed (245-179, 9 Not Voting)
The House passed a bill which makes Internal Revenue Service spending of the user fees it collects subject to the annual appropriations process, thereby blocking the IRS from spending collected user fees unless Congress provides for such spending in appropriations acts. This restriction would apply to all IRS user fees collected after the date of enactment.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
More of the same, my congressman protect the government tax men's right to spend the money they steal from citizens for having the resources to steal from more citizens.
Bar IRS from Rehiring Certain Employees Passage Vote Passed (260-158, 15 Not Voting)
The House passed a measure which prohibits the IRS from rehiring former employees who were previously removed or terminated for misconduct. It would apply with respect to any IRS employee removed at any time (before, on or after the date of enactment.)
Rep. David Scott voted NO
Tell me why in the hell would a person vote against a bill such as this. When most folks are dismissed, their friends on the company cannot get away with rehiring the person. It is too damned hard to dismiss a Federal employee, maintaining the agency right to turn around and rehire the person is wrong.
Upcoming Votes:
Fiscal 2017 Energy-Water Appropriations - HR2028
The measure would provide $37.5 billion in fiscal 2017 for various items including $6 billion for the Army Corps of Engineers, $5.4 billion for Department of Energy science research and $12.9 billion for the Department’s nuclear security programs.
Do it.
Private Market Investors - HR4498
The bill would expand the circumstances under which events where businesses offer unregistered securities in the private market would not be considered "general solicitations" that otherwise require the issuer to verify that the individuals attending the events are accredited investors.
The government is not able to legislate the manner in which people throw their money away. If folks want to risk money on unsecured investments, they cannot be stopped.
Washington D.C. School Vouchers - HR4901
The bill would reauthorize for five years, through fiscal 2021, the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results program, under which federal funding is provided to eligible students in Washington, D.C., to allow them to attend private schools, and modify the program to provide for greater student participation and to mandate greater accountability by the private schools that participate in the program.
You can bet your ass that the Democrats will be uniformly against this. The NEA must be protected, no matter how illogical the reasoning. Will pass the House anyway, because, while the Democrats get a chance to bitch about it, they really know that private schools are generally better.
Block Fiduciary Rule - HJRes88
The joint resolution would disapprove the rule issued by the Labor Department on April 8, 2016, commonly known as the fiduciary rule on retirement investment advice, that subjects broker-dealers who oversee such investments to the fiduciary standard and stipulates what types of activities and communications would give rise to fiduciary investment advice responsibilities.
Most Republicans, and the Chamber of Commerce are against the DOL expanding oversight. It will be blocked. This looks like a government intrusion directly into where there have been rumblings it wants to go. This may be and early salvo of a long battle to bring retirement plan control under the domain of the Federal government.
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Recent Congressional Votes
- Senate: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Passage
- Senate: Energy Policy Passage
- Senate: Fiscal 2017 Energy-Water Appropriations Eliminate Funding for Various Commissions
- Senate: Fiscal 2017 Energy-Water Appropriations Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program
- House: IRS Hiring Passage
- House: IRS Oversight and User Fees - Passage
- House: Bar IRS from Rehiring Certain Employees Passage
Upcoming Congressional Bills
- Senate: Fiscal 2017 Energy-Water Appropriations
- House: Private Market Investors
- House: Washington D.C. School Vouchers
- House: Block Fiduciary Rule
Recent Senate Votes:
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Passage Vote Passed (95-3, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate passed a measure which authorizes $33.1 billion in funding for FAA programs through fiscal 2017, including those related to unmanned aircraft, equipment certification, and aircraft control system technology.
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Sen. David Perdue voted YES
You should hear the stories that the kid telling me about the FAA and the way it handles people and money. One thing is for sure, budget or not, the program marches forward. Government closure or not, every person and business gets paid. Reauthorization is a formality that even the Senate cannot control, contracts and unions control the costs of the FAA.
Energy Policy Passage Vote Passed (85-12, 3 Not Voting)
The chamber passed a bill which streamlines the permitting for liquefied natural gas exports, mandates improvements to the electric grid's reliability and security, raises energy efficiency standards for commercial and federal buildings, and permanently reauthorizes the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Sen. David Perdue voted NO
For industry I am all for simplification of permit processes. Why the Georgia Senators are split on the subject seems peculiar. Another peculiar wording in this description is the term "permanently reauthorizes", we all know that a government, any government is temporary, this government in particular considers permanence and anathema. One parties policy and cornerstone is the target of the other party's derision and subject to being torn down.
Fiscal 2017 Energy-Water Appropriations Eliminate Funding for Various Commissions Vote Rejected (25-71, 4 Not Voting)
The chamber rejected an amendment by Joni Ernst, R-Neb., that would have cut $200 million from a number of joint state-federal commissions that promote economic development, infrastructure improvements and job training across four regions of the country.
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
Sen. David Perdue voted NO
Our shit stain Senators fighting for the pork they and their friends have carved out. Protect your colleagues crap and he will protect yours.
Fiscal 2017 Energy-Water Appropriations Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program Vote Rejected (48-49, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate rejected an amendment by Dan Coats, R-Ind., that would have limited the use of the Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing loan program. The vote was subject to a 60-vote threshold.
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Sen. David Perdue voted YES
This smells like more protection of pork, a Senator sees something wrong, tries to make it right and gets bitch slapped in the process.
Recent House Votes:
IRS Hiring Passage Vote Passed (254-170, 9 Not Voting)
The chamber passed a measure which prohibits the IRS from hiring any new employees until the Treasury Department certifies that no IRS worker has serious tax delinquencies. The measure defines such delinquency as an outstanding debt under the Internal Revenue Code for which a notice of lien has been filed in public records.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
David Scott loves the IRS, most of the rest of the country, politicians excluded, want to see it erased from existence. This thing won't get passed. would not be surprised if the Senate tables it. For sure the President kills it, after all the IRS helped him get re-elected.
IRS Oversight and User Fees - Passage Vote Passed (245-179, 9 Not Voting)
The House passed a bill which makes Internal Revenue Service spending of the user fees it collects subject to the annual appropriations process, thereby blocking the IRS from spending collected user fees unless Congress provides for such spending in appropriations acts. This restriction would apply to all IRS user fees collected after the date of enactment.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
More of the same, my congressman protect the government tax men's right to spend the money they steal from citizens for having the resources to steal from more citizens.
Bar IRS from Rehiring Certain Employees Passage Vote Passed (260-158, 15 Not Voting)
The House passed a measure which prohibits the IRS from rehiring former employees who were previously removed or terminated for misconduct. It would apply with respect to any IRS employee removed at any time (before, on or after the date of enactment.)
Rep. David Scott voted NO
Tell me why in the hell would a person vote against a bill such as this. When most folks are dismissed, their friends on the company cannot get away with rehiring the person. It is too damned hard to dismiss a Federal employee, maintaining the agency right to turn around and rehire the person is wrong.
Upcoming Votes:
Fiscal 2017 Energy-Water Appropriations - HR2028
The measure would provide $37.5 billion in fiscal 2017 for various items including $6 billion for the Army Corps of Engineers, $5.4 billion for Department of Energy science research and $12.9 billion for the Department’s nuclear security programs.
Do it.
Private Market Investors - HR4498
The bill would expand the circumstances under which events where businesses offer unregistered securities in the private market would not be considered "general solicitations" that otherwise require the issuer to verify that the individuals attending the events are accredited investors.
The government is not able to legislate the manner in which people throw their money away. If folks want to risk money on unsecured investments, they cannot be stopped.
Washington D.C. School Vouchers - HR4901
The bill would reauthorize for five years, through fiscal 2021, the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results program, under which federal funding is provided to eligible students in Washington, D.C., to allow them to attend private schools, and modify the program to provide for greater student participation and to mandate greater accountability by the private schools that participate in the program.
You can bet your ass that the Democrats will be uniformly against this. The NEA must be protected, no matter how illogical the reasoning. Will pass the House anyway, because, while the Democrats get a chance to bitch about it, they really know that private schools are generally better.
Block Fiduciary Rule - HJRes88
The joint resolution would disapprove the rule issued by the Labor Department on April 8, 2016, commonly known as the fiduciary rule on retirement investment advice, that subjects broker-dealers who oversee such investments to the fiduciary standard and stipulates what types of activities and communications would give rise to fiduciary investment advice responsibilities.
Most Republicans, and the Chamber of Commerce are against the DOL expanding oversight. It will be blocked. This looks like a government intrusion directly into where there have been rumblings it wants to go. This may be and early salvo of a long battle to bring retirement plan control under the domain of the Federal government.
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Copyright (c) 2016.
Monday, May 2, 2016
Cafe Hayek on the Minimum Wage
I believe that the last sentence of this quotation is accurate. We as an American people have lived for 100 years with a government that wrote for itself, the Sixteenth Amendment, a means to take whatever share of our income that it chooses. That coupled with SCOTUS that waves the white flag at any legislation that infringes on personal rights; assigning the government rights to such things as the "Commerce Clause". True individual economic freedom only exists outside of the law.
The pet Democrat cause of the minimum wage, is in reality, a manner taxing businesses, with the proceeds benefiting low income people. It is evident that some of the new new minimum wage rates have outstripped the value of unskilled labor in relation to the value of the product. When this proportional inversion occurs, businesses search for cost reduction, alternative means of service delivery, to minimize the number of wage hours required.
One thing that frightens me in this scenario is the government, in seeing the business adjust to the illegitimate labor rate, will seek to regulate business staff sizes.
When that happens we will all work for the government.
Cafe Hayek — where orders emerge: where orders emerge
The pet Democrat cause of the minimum wage, is in reality, a manner taxing businesses, with the proceeds benefiting low income people. It is evident that some of the new new minimum wage rates have outstripped the value of unskilled labor in relation to the value of the product. When this proportional inversion occurs, businesses search for cost reduction, alternative means of service delivery, to minimize the number of wage hours required.
One thing that frightens me in this scenario is the government, in seeing the business adjust to the illegitimate labor rate, will seek to regulate business staff sizes.
When that happens we will all work for the government.
Cafe Hayek — where orders emerge: where orders emerge
If we are not physically overrun by barbarians, what will destroy us? Not learned quibbles on the nuances of what the Founding Fathers really meant. Rather, we will ruin ourselves with minimum wage and comparable worth laws; with controls on prices of goods, apartments, and loans; with erratic changes in the price level; with government domination through the budget, environmental regulation, and antitrust intrusions; with progressive attenuation of property rights; with subsidization of inefficiency and sloth and divisiveness….Free men require free markets. If we lose the battle of economic freedom, we lose the entire war.
William Allen
Economist
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Kick It
See if it moves.
"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it."
Ronald Reagan
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Broadband Access Regulation
Congress.org presents MEGAVOTE, April 11, 2016, for Georgia's 13th Congressional District.
Recent Congressional Votes
Upcoming Congressional Bills
Recent Senate Votes:
Trade Secret Theft – Passage, Vote Passed (87-0, 13 Not Voting)
The Senate passed legislation, as amended, that allows the owner of a trade secret that is misappropriated to bring a civil action if the trade secret is related to interstate or foreign commerce.
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Sen. David Perdue voted YES
This appears to be a fine tuning type of action. Generally I would have thought that trade secrets would be covered by patents, or possibly we are speaking of something more general in nature.
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization – Cloture on Motion to Proceed, Vote Agreed to (98-0, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate agreed to a McConnell, R-Ky., motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to an unrelated bill (HR 636) consisting of three bills that would reduce taxes on small businesses. The chamber is expected to amend it with language that would authorize $33.1 billion in funding for FAA programs through fiscal 2017, including those related to unmanned aircraft, equipment certification, and aircraft control system technology. Sixty votes were required to invoke cloture.
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Sen. David Perdue voted YES
More book keeping. The Senate would never broach the thought of interrupting business travel. The FAA gets pretty much what it wants as long as it does not include the right to strike. Which brings up an interesting thought, what do you think President Obama's reaction would be is the traffic controllers threatened to strike? Blame it on Israel?
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization – Passenger Seat Sizes, Vote Rejected (42-54, 4 Not Voting)
The Senate rejected an amendment that would require the FAA Administrator to prohibit air carriers from reducing the size of seats on passenger aircraft.
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
Sen. David Perdue voted NO
As a larger person, I have always struggled with the way seat sizes have constricted. That said, I have also understood that for more money, I could have more space. That the Senators from Georgia would follow hat the carriers wishes are is little surprise. Delta is big business in this state.
Upcoming Votes:
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization - HR636
The measure would authorize $33.1 billion in funding for FAA programs through fiscal 2017, including those related to unmanned aircraft, equipment certification, and aircraft control system technology.
Slam dunk, consider passage a formality.
More Banks Operating Under the Federal Reserve's Small Bank Holding Company Policy - HR3791
The measure would require the Federal Reserve Board to modify its Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement to allow bank and thrift holding companies with assets of up to $5 billion to operate under the policy, up from the current limit of $1 billion.
This one will be tougher, because I would presume that Wall Street pressure would be to keep the restriction heavy on the small bank competition. I predict a failure to pass.
Financial Stability Oversight Council Overhaul - HR3340
The legislation would modify the funding of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and the Office of Financial Research by making that funding subject to the annual appropriations process, beginning in fiscal 2017. The annual assessments made on bank holding companies and designated nonbank institutions to raise funding to finance the two entities would continue.
Morons considering legislation written by the very people the document is meant to control.
Broadband Internet Access Regulation - HR2666
The measure would prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from regulating the rates that Internet service providers may charge for broadband Internet service.
Doomed from the start. Frankly either way the vote goes. The Federal government must have total control of this medium, especially after POTUS yielded internet domain control to the United Nations. There will be international demands to use internet access as a tollgate for taxing those that have it. The money will be promised for providing the same benefit to the less fortunate, and largely be used to grease politicians pockets. Other rumblings we are hearing relate to "fairness", the government wants to squelch free speech, especially that speech that is critical liberal governments seeking global unification.
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Recent Congressional Votes
- Senate: Trade Secret Theft – Passage
- Senate: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization – Cloture on Motion to Proceed
- Senate: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization – Passenger Seat Sizes
Upcoming Congressional Bills
- Senate: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization
- House: More Banks Operating Under the Federal Reserve's Small Bank Holding Company Policy
- House: Financial Stability Oversight Council Overhaul
- House: Broadband Internet Access Regulation
Recent Senate Votes:
Trade Secret Theft – Passage, Vote Passed (87-0, 13 Not Voting)
The Senate passed legislation, as amended, that allows the owner of a trade secret that is misappropriated to bring a civil action if the trade secret is related to interstate or foreign commerce.
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Sen. David Perdue voted YES
This appears to be a fine tuning type of action. Generally I would have thought that trade secrets would be covered by patents, or possibly we are speaking of something more general in nature.
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization – Cloture on Motion to Proceed, Vote Agreed to (98-0, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate agreed to a McConnell, R-Ky., motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to an unrelated bill (HR 636) consisting of three bills that would reduce taxes on small businesses. The chamber is expected to amend it with language that would authorize $33.1 billion in funding for FAA programs through fiscal 2017, including those related to unmanned aircraft, equipment certification, and aircraft control system technology. Sixty votes were required to invoke cloture.
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Sen. David Perdue voted YES
More book keeping. The Senate would never broach the thought of interrupting business travel. The FAA gets pretty much what it wants as long as it does not include the right to strike. Which brings up an interesting thought, what do you think President Obama's reaction would be is the traffic controllers threatened to strike? Blame it on Israel?
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization – Passenger Seat Sizes, Vote Rejected (42-54, 4 Not Voting)
The Senate rejected an amendment that would require the FAA Administrator to prohibit air carriers from reducing the size of seats on passenger aircraft.
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
Sen. David Perdue voted NO
As a larger person, I have always struggled with the way seat sizes have constricted. That said, I have also understood that for more money, I could have more space. That the Senators from Georgia would follow hat the carriers wishes are is little surprise. Delta is big business in this state.
Upcoming Votes:
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization - HR636
The measure would authorize $33.1 billion in funding for FAA programs through fiscal 2017, including those related to unmanned aircraft, equipment certification, and aircraft control system technology.
Slam dunk, consider passage a formality.
More Banks Operating Under the Federal Reserve's Small Bank Holding Company Policy - HR3791
The measure would require the Federal Reserve Board to modify its Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement to allow bank and thrift holding companies with assets of up to $5 billion to operate under the policy, up from the current limit of $1 billion.
This one will be tougher, because I would presume that Wall Street pressure would be to keep the restriction heavy on the small bank competition. I predict a failure to pass.
Financial Stability Oversight Council Overhaul - HR3340
The legislation would modify the funding of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and the Office of Financial Research by making that funding subject to the annual appropriations process, beginning in fiscal 2017. The annual assessments made on bank holding companies and designated nonbank institutions to raise funding to finance the two entities would continue.
Morons considering legislation written by the very people the document is meant to control.
Broadband Internet Access Regulation - HR2666
The measure would prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from regulating the rates that Internet service providers may charge for broadband Internet service.
Doomed from the start. Frankly either way the vote goes. The Federal government must have total control of this medium, especially after POTUS yielded internet domain control to the United Nations. There will be international demands to use internet access as a tollgate for taxing those that have it. The money will be promised for providing the same benefit to the less fortunate, and largely be used to grease politicians pockets. Other rumblings we are hearing relate to "fairness", the government wants to squelch free speech, especially that speech that is critical liberal governments seeking global unification.
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Thursday, April 21, 2016
Somalis In Atlanta?
This is a reminder of the famous movie Gone With the Wind and Aunt Pittypat Hamilton about to have psychotic breakdown because the Yankees are about to invade Georgia.
Atlanta has 169 new persons that most likely will be on welfare, receive housing assistance, receive food stamps and resist assimilation entirely.
Chicago, Detroit, Washington DC, Los Angeles or New York City are some notable cities, very large cities, that have not received any Somali refugees.
As Mammy would have said.
Yankees in Georgia?Our esteemed governor Nathan Deal has made a fine mess things by ignoring entirely, the majority of voters, succumbing to the demands of business and ignoring the will of the people. Now we learn Nathan Deal has failed to stop, probably encouraged, the Federal government to place Somalian refugees in Atlanta. Here is map detailing the number of persons placed in different cities.
Chicago, Detroit, Washington DC, Los Angeles or New York City are some notable cities, very large cities, that have not received any Somali refugees.
As Mammy would have said.
"It just ain't fittin."One thing is for sure, like the countdown watch the world has on President Obama's term of office, Georgians like me cannot wait for the Governor Nathan Deal to be retired, out of the picture.
Friday, April 15, 2016
New York Values
A New York newspaper endorses Ted Cruz.
Ted Cruz’s New York Values - The New York Sun
What I enjoy most in these articles, is the comments. Having a personal favorite and bias toward Senator Cruz, I find the comments to the author and each other, attacking the Senator, to be humorous. Senator Cruz is consistent in application of his core principals, to the point of sounding self-critical. He may disagree with particular liberal policies, but consistently states that issues not enumerated by the Constitution are the domain of the states. The domain of the states is important in that local government is better tuned to the needs of the local peoples. That the Trump followers persist in calling Cruz a liar is like the pot calling the kettle black. Donald Trump's policies seem to be starting to gel, but the vague, sales pitch type, approach that has been the hallmark of this populist candidacy are bereft with contradiction all of which can much more easily by assigned to willful deception.
When Senator Cruz spoke of New York values, much of the remainder of the country understood, at least in to predominant red states, have grown weary of the bombastic, me first, attitude, of liberals in the Atlantic corridor.
Anyway, if Donald Trump wins the nomination, I will vote for him.
He deserves that much, for not being Hillary Clinton.
Ted Cruz’s New York Values - The New York Sun
What I enjoy most in these articles, is the comments. Having a personal favorite and bias toward Senator Cruz, I find the comments to the author and each other, attacking the Senator, to be humorous. Senator Cruz is consistent in application of his core principals, to the point of sounding self-critical. He may disagree with particular liberal policies, but consistently states that issues not enumerated by the Constitution are the domain of the states. The domain of the states is important in that local government is better tuned to the needs of the local peoples. That the Trump followers persist in calling Cruz a liar is like the pot calling the kettle black. Donald Trump's policies seem to be starting to gel, but the vague, sales pitch type, approach that has been the hallmark of this populist candidacy are bereft with contradiction all of which can much more easily by assigned to willful deception.
When Senator Cruz spoke of New York values, much of the remainder of the country understood, at least in to predominant red states, have grown weary of the bombastic, me first, attitude, of liberals in the Atlantic corridor.
Anyway, if Donald Trump wins the nomination, I will vote for him.
He deserves that much, for not being Hillary Clinton.
Saturday, April 9, 2016
I Feel Bad About Enjoying This
Tyrone had trouble in school; his teacher was always yelling at him, "You're
driving me crazy, Tyrone, can't you learn anything?" One day Tyrone's mother came to school to see how he was doing. The teacher told her honestly that her son was simply a disaster, getting very low marks, and that she had never had such an unmotivated and ignorant boy in her entire teaching career. Tyrone's mom, shocked at the feedback, withdrew her son from school and moved out of Detroit, relocating to Cleveland. Twenty Five years later, the teacher was diagnosed with irreversible cardiac disease. Her doctors all strongly advised her to have open heart surgery, which only one surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic could perform. Left with no other options, the teacher decided to have the operation, which was remarkably successful. When she opened her eyes after the surgery she saw the handsome young doctor who headed her surgical team smiling down at her. She wanted to thank him, but could not talk. Her face started to turn blue, she raised her hand, trying to tell him something, but quickly died. The doctor was shocked, wondering what went wrong so suddenly. When the doctor turned around to leave the room, he saw Tyrone, now a janitor at the Clinic, had unplugged the life-support equipment in order to plug in his vacuum cleaner. If you thought that Tyrone had become a heart-surgeon, there is an extremely high likelihood that you will vote for Hillary.
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