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Archives for December 31, 2008
Californians May Get IOUs, not Tax Refunds
Come 2009, California, the [formerly?] seventh largest economy in the world, will likely be paying legislators and refunding taxpayers with IOUs. Being bigger than Lehman Bros. & Bear Stearns, isn't CA "too big to be allowed to … [Read more...]
Something to help people save some money or just enjoy some tunes for free.
Another non-political post but maybe helpful. Since it is New Year's Eve I thought I would point out something non-controversial and pretty cool. Many of you may already know about this but my daughter is home from Law School and tuned me … [Read more...]
Just seat Burris and be done with it
As soon as Blago was arrested, there was a flurry of activity around the eminently sensible idea of changing Illinois law to provide for a special election instead of a gubernatorial appointment to fill Obama's Senate seat. But that … [Read more...]
20% Chance of an Openly Gay U.S. Senator?
The New York Times reports that NY Governor Paterson has been interviewing candidates for the appointment to Hillary Clinton's U.S. Senate seat, should she vacate it. Two candidates, NY Assemblyman Danny O'Donnell and president of the … [Read more...]
A New Year’s Prayer + Poem
We elected a President who's white and black, I pray the Lord to have have his back. In a world that is fraught with peril, and an economy that's looking sterile. May divided houses open doors, And clean waters wash over shores. May God's … [Read more...]