This was not good news. To me, this was on the same plane as the Citizen’s United decision, which meant that the average Joe no longer has an equal voice in any election, because now big money controls it all.
Continue reading It ain’t Switzerland anymore!
I can remember a time, not so long ago…
Yup, when Congressmen (there were maybe 1 or 2 women, who ‘inherited’ their spouses’ seats) were held in relative high regard. And, car salesmen were the low men (again- same statement) on the totem pole. Now, Congressfolks have a public approval rating that would make Idi Amin (go ahead, look him up!) blush- and car salesman have vanished (almost) from the face of the earth.
Continue reading Another one (ok, a whole bunch of them) bites the dust…
I admit it. I’ve been guilty of this. And, I should know better! But, like that famous Michael Jackson song- I’m looking at the man in the mirror- and I’m changing…
So, after 20 years- I’m leaving MSN. I once was proud to be among those promoting Microsoft and its products- but over the past few years, the systems employed by the firm have become onerous, ponderous, and intrusive.
Continue reading Microsoft has changed
When I moved to Charlottesville (VA), I found out that I was wrong about a whole bunch of things. No, not about Southern mentality, as it radically differs from that of Northerners. (But, I’m not making light of that at all!) Instead, it was that I found out that Thomas Jefferson was not dead- instead, he was alive and still the mayor of the place!
Continue reading Yo, Ho, Ho and a Bottle of Rum!
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you will recognize that I provide primary sources for any facts that are not developed directly by me. And, you will recall I have discussed “fake” news on at least two occasions.
Continue reading Truth or Internet? Why are they often mutually exclusive?