Since we’re now living in a “post-racial” society, I thought this quote
was appropriate:
No greater injury can be done to any youth than to let him feel that
because he belongs to this or that race he will be advanced in life
regardless of his own merits or efforts.
Name the individual.
Archive for February, 2009
Mystery quote #9
Posted in trivil pursuits, tagged mystery quote on February 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »
polymath ponderings
Posted in food, history, trivil pursuits, tagged ponderings on February 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Want to provide some real middle-class tax relief?
Halve the taxes levied on beer, say a bipartisan group of lawmakers, along with one of the beer industry’s lobbying groups. “50 percent of the beer is consumed in households making less than $50,000 per year,” said Jeff Becker, president of The Beer Institute, the industry’s lobbying arm. [...]
Bailout Mania Continued
Posted in history, tagged bailout, economics on February 7, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Time for one more installment of my rantings on this bailout insanity.
So how has the government been spending the first half of the TARP
funds? Not good, see for yourself.
“Whenever I discussed the current bailout situation with people, I find they have a hard time comprehending the actual numbers involved. That became a problem while [...]
Is Stimulis Right For You?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged economy on February 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Find out here.
WARNING:
Please consult Lobbyist Groups before proceeding.
Stimulis is not intended for immediate results.
Stimulis is not for those who support libertarian or lazier-fare
policies.
Taking Stimulis repeatedly may result in Milton Friedman rolling over in
his grave.
Side Affects May Include: Worsening periods of Recession/Depression,
Increased Unemployment, Record Budget Deficits, and Driving Your Nation
into Bankruptcy.
H/T Reason.com
