The Federal Highway Administration has been hard at work updating the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices with vital changes to protect us from ourselves. And it will only cost New York $27 million to comply.
Why is the federal government telling NYC what font to use on its street signs? What gives them the right? The city streets aren't federal highways. Why do we continue to allow the government to do things like this?
On a sidenote, how many people do you think it takes to update the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices? I haven't been able to find a number online, but I'm betting it's more than we think it is.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Two Americas
One for those of us living without state patronage and one for those us living with it.
As taxpayers, the parents of this cop's victims will be paying him compensation for injuries he sustained while causing the death of their children. What a country!
What's that bumper sticker I saw a lot during the Bush years? If you're not outraged, then you're not paying attention!
As taxpayers, the parents of this cop's victims will be paying him compensation for injuries he sustained while causing the death of their children. What a country!
What's that bumper sticker I saw a lot during the Bush years? If you're not outraged, then you're not paying attention!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Come On, Let's Do This
At some point, those of with like minds who have been split between the two parties for various reasons are going to need to hold hands, close our eyes and vote Libertarian together. Let's start with John Monds for governor, shall we?
Check out the official website, too.
Check out the official website, too.
And I Was Just Going to Get a Netflix Subscription . . .
Netflix CEO: Americans are "self-absorbed".
Now, what are the best alternatives to Netflix? (Preferably run by people who aren't self-loathing Americans looking to score some street cred with our northern neighbors.)
Viva la capitalism!
Now, what are the best alternatives to Netflix? (Preferably run by people who aren't self-loathing Americans looking to score some street cred with our northern neighbors.)
Viva la capitalism!
Would You Like Some Regulation With That?
More government intervention. Did you ever think about opening your own business? Finding some niche in which you could provide a good or service to the general public? Think again. The government, in partnership with whichever businesses your up-start threatens, will do whatever it takes to discourage you from your endeavors.
The nexus of Big Government and Big Business is where the middle class gets screwed. Both political parties are beholden to Big Business so that they can continue to hold their power in Big Government. You think GE supports the environmental movement out of the goodness of its heart? No. As a huge corporation with influential lobbying power, they have a seat at the table when these laws are written -- and they can shoulder the light burden placed upon them by environmental restrictions in a way that small businesses cannot.
On a smaller scale, we have the food truck business in DC. The restaurants are frustrated because people (aka the market) prefer the tasty (and probably less expensive) street food over their restaurant offerings. Instead of competing in the marketplace, they look to even the playing field by handicapping the food trucks right out of business. They complain that "the food trucks aren't pulling their weight in taxes" when they should be complaining about the tax burden the state has imposed on everyone! But they have already given in. They've had their daily dose of soma and now they simply wait at the trough like so many others in order to get their handout or favor from the government. What has happened to the American spirit?
The nexus of Big Government and Big Business is where the middle class gets screwed. Both political parties are beholden to Big Business so that they can continue to hold their power in Big Government. You think GE supports the environmental movement out of the goodness of its heart? No. As a huge corporation with influential lobbying power, they have a seat at the table when these laws are written -- and they can shoulder the light burden placed upon them by environmental restrictions in a way that small businesses cannot.
On a smaller scale, we have the food truck business in DC. The restaurants are frustrated because people (aka the market) prefer the tasty (and probably less expensive) street food over their restaurant offerings. Instead of competing in the marketplace, they look to even the playing field by handicapping the food trucks right out of business. They complain that "the food trucks aren't pulling their weight in taxes" when they should be complaining about the tax burden the state has imposed on everyone! But they have already given in. They've had their daily dose of soma and now they simply wait at the trough like so many others in order to get their handout or favor from the government. What has happened to the American spirit?
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Dear Coach Mark Richt:
Get it together, man! I don't know what's going on -- if the team's having a crisis of confidence or if you are (it's hard to tell with you) -- but you must get. it. together.
Those young men should fear the consequences of your disappointment. They do not play as if they do.
Y'all need to start winning -- and quick. We know the games that still loom on the horizon. They're going to fire you if you don't! And neither of us want that.
So please -- go forth with confidence, spirit and a sense of purpose. And win, win, win!
With Love and Respect,
Michelle
PS. Get some double-sided tape and put it all over Washaun Ealey's butterfingers because that kid is working my last nerve. Go Dawgs.
Those young men should fear the consequences of your disappointment. They do not play as if they do.
Y'all need to start winning -- and quick. We know the games that still loom on the horizon. They're going to fire you if you don't! And neither of us want that.
So please -- go forth with confidence, spirit and a sense of purpose. And win, win, win!
With Love and Respect,
Michelle
PS. Get some double-sided tape and put it all over Washaun Ealey's butterfingers because that kid is working my last nerve. Go Dawgs.
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