If there is one thing everyone can agree on it’s the the federal government has to get it’s financial house in order. Unfortunately, the process of achieving that goal is not always clear and there are many paths from which to choose. Although it is mathematically possible to balance the budget without raising taxes, it…
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Thank Goodness for Gator Basketball
I’m a Gator. A proud Gator. A disappointed Gator. The University of Florida football program left much to be desired this season. And the loss to their in-state rivals from Tallahassee over the Thanksgiving weekend did not nothing to make the pain of a 7 and 5 season any less intense. It was clear when the…
Where This All Begins and Ends
Used to be that I thought I’d seen it all. Nothing seemed to surprise me. But lately, I am simply amazed more often than not. “I am not a witch”. Which witch? Take for instance the candidate who denies she’s a witch. Why would anyone running for the governorship in the United States feel it…
A Touch of Class
The anniversary of 9/11 has again came and gone. Filled with a weekend of events, television shows, and media documentaries and tributes, the emotions of the day are again sparked in our hearts and minds. It is only after the tragedy and efforts of so many people, that we can reflect and show our respect to those that sacrificed so much.
Clooney’s Request ‘Keep the Spotlight Burning’
All award shows are something that I typically shy away from viewing. But when Jimmy Fallon started goofing around with the cast from Glee last night it caught my attention and imagination. What if this wasn’t going to suck? So, watch we did. We’re glad to have seen George Clooney use his moment in the…
Private Air Travel Requires No Records and Little Security
Reading a novel on vacation is time well spent. There’s little opportunity for it otherwise. This summer while lazing on the shores of Indian Lake near Dowagiac, Michigan, I finished Nelson DeMille’s Wild Fire. One item touched on by the main character continues to resonate: private air travel, referred to as general aviation requires very…
New Government Plan to Limit Obesity
Today, the US Government announced a new plan to eliminate obesity in America. The new plan is aimed squarely at over-eating or for that matter, eating at all. The Secretary of Health and Human Services announced today the suspension of all Food and Drug Inspectors. “We intend to let farmers farm and businessmen sell whatever…
The Riddle… How to Run an InEfficient Government
Barack Obama met with the Queen of England. He asked her, “Your Majesty, how do you run such an efficient government? Are there any tips you can give to me?”
Lessons from the Good Samaritan
John Quinones, ABC investigative reporter and host of “What would you do?”, highlighted a psychological experiment titled “Would you be a good Samaritan?” on Tuesday 8/17/2010. Although I found it to be informative, there was not any earth shattering revelations to those of us that believe people are basically good, and given the opportunity, will…
