A bill in the US Senate that would have funded research to fight the Zika virus in this country failed yesterday. Why would such a critically important bill be voted down? Because of a really stupid and costly policy that allows legislators to amend bills and add their own special earmarks, diverting or designating some of … Continue reading Special interests doom Zika funding
… and their buyer’s remorse started the very next day as a Leave supporter started a petition for a do-over. Almost 4 million signatures have been gathered. The obvious lesson is that votes should be informed and carefully considered before they are cast. … because in the US, we don’t get do-overs. A card laid is a card played. Continue reading Lessons of Brexit
This is the scene I imagine every time I hear a gun owner say, “The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.” Really? Bullshit, I say. Dangerous, deadly bullshit. Continue reading The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun …
I’ve been a fan of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) for a number of years. From the first time I heard her speak, I’ve felt she was the real McCoy — intelligent, strong, and not afraid to stand up to anyone in Washington. (I’m also proud to say she’s from Oklahoma City, as am I.) I’ve worked … Continue reading I trust this woman
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg celebrated Instagram’s growth Tuesday by posting a special photo of himself. But the Instagram achievement isn’t what people are talking about today. It seems a sharp-eyed reader noticed some pieces of tape on Zuck’s computer. They cover his MacBook’s camera lens and microphone/headphone jack. Even FBI Director James Comey uses tape on his … Continue reading Zuckerberg secures his computer with tape
I’m sure the euphoria will wear off soon, but I had a very pleasant and rewarding conversation with a Comcast service rep this morning. Yes, Comcast. That Comcast. The company that seems to be universally despised by everyone in America. So much had I feared having to deal with them that today’s call had been postponed … Continue reading Believe it or not: A happy Comcast customer
