Archive for the 'Really???' Category



The Wonderful Magic Money Machine

Published on February 9, 2009

According to Bloomberg.com there is enough money in the bailout, bank guarantees, and stimulus packages to pay off 90% of the nation’s mortgages. It is enough money to send a $1,430 check to  every man, woman, and child in existence. President Obama spoke last week regarding the opposition to his plan.  He explained, “So then [...]


“Eminent” Domain

Published on February 4, 2009

In 2005, the Supreme Court ruled that the city of New London, Connecticut could declare Eminent Domain over private property for any darn reason they choose.  They evicted Suzette Kelo and fourteen other neighbors who liked where they were living, thank you, and didn’t desire to move from their waterfront Victorian homes.  The city demolished [...]


What do we want? Teachers who are competent!

Published on June 7, 2008

There are so many problems with this story. While driving home from work today, I had my radio on our local NPR station to hear about the plight of L.A. Teachers who are facing “budget cuts.”  (I put that in quotes for a reason.) After that story, I could not tell you what else was on the radio.  I was too obsessed with [...]