The local news outlets are terrible. Most of what they have on their multiple 1/2 hour shows is not really news. We all know they spend an inordinate amount of time on weather. But they also use news to promote other programs on their networks, especially American Idol (FOX).
Much of the time they read the news to you like its a camp fire story with much drama. Just give me the facts, please.
And the video is simply awful. A story about a violent crime is being reported, and the video is of flashing police car lights, a door stoop, and no picture of anything that actually adds to your understanding of the events the are unfolding. They'll even do live remotes from the scene of last night's crime.
For the last few weeks or months all the stations are doing reports on the price of gas. "Today gas reached $3.99 a gallon at Joe's Station". Really, that's news? I can't wait for the pothole stories.
Local news is about 90% worthless.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Voter Check!
It really is quite simple in my mind. If you are a legally registered voter in an election, then you should be allowed to donate to any campaign in which you may vote for an issue or candidate. If not, keep the check books tucked away in the desk drawer.
Only voters should be allowed to participate in election campaigns, not labor unions, corporations, Political Action Committees (PAC), and not any 501(c)(3) groups. You see, a corporation, union, PAC or 501(c)(3) cannot vote. So why should This would not infringe on first amendment rights to free speech. And the constitution was primarly dealing with political speech.
Likewise, candidate endorsements should only be given by actual voting people, and not newspapers, business associations, labor unions and other groups or legal entities. The New York Times cannot vote for president, or senator or any candidate for office.
So, if you're a registered voter, feel free to support any candidate of issue you choose. But leave the non-person legal entities out of it. They cannot vote anyway..
Another benefit that oculd arise form this development is a lower cost of campaign acitvities overall. The entities are capaable of raising large cums of cash from amny peple and funneling it to a campaign war chest. With the avenue blocked, much less cash would be available to those campaigns, forcing them to cut back on the activites, lowering the overall cost of running a campaign out of necessity. that would make it much easier for many more people to get involved in the elec tion process and run for an elected office.
This change would have a great impact on capign finacne reform, making it unnecessary to reform. Since the last reform bill became law, the cost of campaigns has increased rapidly. The 2012 Presidential campaign will l.ikely exceed $1B per candidate.
Only voters should be allowed to participate in election campaigns, not labor unions, corporations, Political Action Committees (PAC), and not any 501(c)(3) groups. You see, a corporation, union, PAC or 501(c)(3) cannot vote. So why should This would not infringe on first amendment rights to free speech. And the constitution was primarly dealing with political speech.
Likewise, candidate endorsements should only be given by actual voting people, and not newspapers, business associations, labor unions and other groups or legal entities. The New York Times cannot vote for president, or senator or any candidate for office.
So, if you're a registered voter, feel free to support any candidate of issue you choose. But leave the non-person legal entities out of it. They cannot vote anyway..
Another benefit that oculd arise form this development is a lower cost of campaign acitvities overall. The entities are capaable of raising large cums of cash from amny peple and funneling it to a campaign war chest. With the avenue blocked, much less cash would be available to those campaigns, forcing them to cut back on the activites, lowering the overall cost of running a campaign out of necessity. that would make it much easier for many more people to get involved in the elec tion process and run for an elected office.
This change would have a great impact on capign finacne reform, making it unnecessary to reform. Since the last reform bill became law, the cost of campaigns has increased rapidly. The 2012 Presidential campaign will l.ikely exceed $1B per candidate.
Friday, April 29, 2011
This is Reform?
What length will liberals go to in order to remain in office? Read this column by George Will to learn what Senator Durbin of Illinois wants to do to fund election campaigns.
I also find it quite unsurprising that Durbin would insult Americans by claiing they are incapable of deciding whether of not to check a box, on their IRS form 1040, to opt in or out of giving $3 to the presidential election campaigns.
A telling quote from this column:
"Ironically," Mitchell said, "it is illegal under federal law for a federal contractor — any federal contractor — to make a contribution of his/her personal funds to any federal candidate, PAC or political party." Durbin's bill would change the statute to force federal contractors to finance the campaigns of candidates with whom they might disagree. Yet they still could not contribute voluntarily to those with whom they agree. "How," Mitchell asked, "does that possibly pass constitutional muster?"
George Will
I also find it quite unsurprising that Durbin would insult Americans by claiing they are incapable of deciding whether of not to check a box, on their IRS form 1040, to opt in or out of giving $3 to the presidential election campaigns.
A telling quote from this column:
"Ironically," Mitchell said, "it is illegal under federal law for a federal contractor — any federal contractor — to make a contribution of his/her personal funds to any federal candidate, PAC or political party." Durbin's bill would change the statute to force federal contractors to finance the campaigns of candidates with whom they might disagree. Yet they still could not contribute voluntarily to those with whom they agree. "How," Mitchell asked, "does that possibly pass constitutional muster?"
George Will
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Struggle Against Limits
A friend of mine started a new blog that I'd like to share. Darren is a smart guy with a sense of humor with interesting points of view on several topics. Please visit his blog.
Struggle Aginst Limits
Struggle Aginst Limits
It's Been a While
I have not posted an entry in a while. There have been so many things I've wanted to blog about, and I have had trouble focusing. Maybe it's all the rain we've been getting in the Ohio valley.
With politcal issues galore, and social and sportds to write about, I've had trouble deciding just what to share with you.
I have a nephew and a niece in Europe for a few months now. My niece in Ireland is in school there. She is completing her education degree. My nephew is traveling around Europe seeing sites. I'm not real sure why he finds Europe so interesting.
My son lives in Kentucky, and says about his cousins that he does not know why they travel so far, because there's plenty to see in Kentucky that he has yet to see.
I have no tremendous desire to go live outside the USA, but there are a few places I would like to see from a tourist point of view. But there are many places to go here at home.
With politcal issues galore, and social and sportds to write about, I've had trouble deciding just what to share with you.
I have a nephew and a niece in Europe for a few months now. My niece in Ireland is in school there. She is completing her education degree. My nephew is traveling around Europe seeing sites. I'm not real sure why he finds Europe so interesting.
My son lives in Kentucky, and says about his cousins that he does not know why they travel so far, because there's plenty to see in Kentucky that he has yet to see.
I have no tremendous desire to go live outside the USA, but there are a few places I would like to see from a tourist point of view. But there are many places to go here at home.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Obama Is Taking Care of Business
John Hayward says it better than I could ever say it. Talk about hitting the nail on the head!
Obama Is Taking Care of Business - HUMAN EVENTS
Obama Is Taking Care of Business - HUMAN EVENTS
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