Here’s my message after the State of the Union (tried to send it via whitehouse.gov, but they give me a 404 error): I cannot take anyone seriously when they discuss controlling the budget crisis and will not address Defense spending. I’m glad to hear mention of your support for proposed cuts in Defense. But, they…
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I’m stupid!
This one really ranks up there with stupid moves. I went to the Fox Theater to see Perpetual Groove. I really like that band, and the tickets were at a good price! I don’t go out to concerts much, and a 9pm start is really late, but I really like them. Got in there when…
Taxes
Illinois made news this week by raising taxes. To something like 5%. Wow, that’s so big! Not really, since it is still smaller than that of other large states (according to the New York Times). Some governments are raising taxes, which is the obvious way out of budget problems. Still, many refuse to raise taxes,…
Taxes
Illinois made news this week by raising taxes. To something like 5%. Wow, that’s so big! Not really, since it is still smaller than that of other large states (according to the New York Times). Some governments are raising taxes, which is the obvious way out of budget problems. Still, many refuse to raise taxes,…
It’s the Stupidity, Stupid!
Here’s a letter to the New York Times that I am composing. Unfortunately, this short message is way too long. A 150 word limit? How can one reason in such a small space? Paul Krugman’s column, “The War on Logic”, reminds me of a phrase which I thought would be an excellent slogan for anyone’s…