The Fount of Useless Information
Your place for useless information that just might possibly be interesting.
Is it because I keep getting smarter (i.e., better educated)?
Big government, our one shot against crazy storms
In our age of devastating droughts, wildfires and hurricanes, the federal government is more important than ever
http://www.salon.com/2012/01/26/big_government_our_one_shot_against_crazy_storms/singleton/
I have never been …
Predictions about the death of American hegemony may have been greatly exaggerated
http://drezner.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2012/01/22/predictions_about_the_death_of_american_hegemony_may_have_been_greatly_exaggerated
The word ‘hegemony‘ in the title really caught my eye, particularly when paired with the phrase “greatly exaggerated”. Based on my understanding of history the …
I wrote this several days ago and thought I had published it, but noted just now it was still in draft, so here she be…
If that idiot Gingrich wins the nomination then I will finally be motivated to vote …
Judge orders defendant to decrypt laptop
http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/24/tech/web/judge-defendant-decrypt-laptop/index.html?hpt=hp_bn6
This is a follow up to an earlier post.
So it is official now, the government can compel you to testify against yourself, so we can officially cross off the fifth amendment …
America, arms-dealer to the world
Munitions is the one U.S. industry that’s booming — with devastating global consequences
http://www.salon.com/2012/01/24/america_arms_dealer_to_the_world/singleton/
Here is this guy’s bio:
…William J. Astore is a retired lieutenant colonel. He has taught cadets at the U.S. Air
Rules of American justice: a tale of three cases
http://www.salon.com/2012/01/24/rules_of_american_justice_a_tale_of_three_cases/singleton/
I recommend reading the full article, but for those of you who can’t wait, here are the new rules our country operates under:
…The Rules of American Justice are quite
Supreme Court rules warrant needed for GPS tracking
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/judicial/story/2012-01-23/supreme-court-GPS/52754354/1
Actually a bit surprising to me, this verdict, as well as its being unanimous. The other concurring statements are interesting as they served to broaden the protection. Of course, the reality …
The New American Divide
The ideal of an ‘American way of life’ is fading as the working class falls further away from institutions like marriage and religion and the upper class becomes more isolated. Charles Murray on what’s cleaving America, …
Outright distortion and lie at worst:
How Much the Rich Pay
Mitt Romney, the 1% and taxes.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204555904577168683705018156.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Shockingly, the WSJ as issued an article that distorts the truth! I find that so hard to believe!
OK, on the most …
I have been busy teaching a class this week (complete with 10 hour days, but at least I get paid for it all) so haven’t had time to troll the news sites as is my wont. I got an email …