Month: November 2009

The green economy – it’s not about climate change

People are becoming more skeptical about climate change. Much of the change has to do with the failing economy, although the recent embarrassing emails from several scientists hasn’t helped win the public over. Coupled with this increased skepticism (which is wholly disconnected from the reality of climate change) is a decrease in focus on the… Continue reading The green economy – it’s not about climate change

Net Neutrality

Of all the political debates out there, the one that confuses me the most is the notion that some people would be against net neutrality who did not work for ISPs like AT&T and Verizon. There are liberal/conservative splits on many issues that have merit, but when it comes to net neutrality, I can’t see… Continue reading Net Neutrality

The grand tax-reform bargain

The U.S. tax system is a mess. But overhauling it is a daunting task. The last time in happened, in the 80s, it was more of a miracle than anything else: the stars aligned, both sides wanted reform, and the leadership was strong enough to turn aside the special interests. It is these special interests… Continue reading The grand tax-reform bargain

Double white lines are confusing!

While Minnesota has a lot going for it, when it comes to drivers, no other states has more idiots. I’ve driven through a lot of states in this country. I’ve driven in a couple places in Europe, including on the Autobahn. Nowhere are drivers as stupid as in this state.

Health care reform priorities – Cost or Coverage?

A lot of people who are opposed to the current health care reform bill in Congress believe that it focuses on the wrong priority: instead of working to cover everybody with insurance, as the current bill attempts, more effort should be put into lowering costs first. I agree that lowering health care costs is just… Continue reading Health care reform priorities – Cost or Coverage?

Another Windows 7 woe

I’ve been using Windows 7 now for a couple weeks, and for the most part, it’s working great. However, I recently discovered another problem, and sadly, it doesn’t seem to be one that’s limited to me: problems with sharing a printer with a Mac

Health care and "freedom"

Ask anybody who has had their house foreclosed upon if the government guarantees a place to live. Ask anybody who has lost their job if the government guarantees employment. Ask anybody visiting a food shelf if the government even guarantees a minimum amount of food on the table. In the U.S., the government guarantees next… Continue reading Health care and "freedom"