Category archives: Government
Apple v. Amazon
Andy Ihnatko: Apple versus Amazon is like Ali versus Frasier. This is two evenly-matched fighters and the outcome of their battle can only benefit consumers. This is what I’ve been hoping for: a company with the skill, vision, clarity, and… continue reading »
Defunding NPR
Another week, another bunch of dumb decisions by our Fearless Leaders. The House voted this week to cease federal funding for National Public Radio, arguably the least biased news outlet in America. Also arguably the only news outlet left in… continue reading »
Nothing’s Good Enough
I was in the shower this morning and as the water was running, I thought, “I guess that’s a pretty good reason for government to exist.” Then I said, “Wait a minute. No it’s not. The water tastes like crap,… continue reading »
WEEEEE WOOO WEEEE WOOOO
Storms rolled through Indy last night around 3 am. What woke me up was a text message from IUPUI telling me to “run for your life, hold on to your wigs and keys and prepare to die.” I’m paraphrasing, a… continue reading »
The Justin Harter Tax Plan
Because it’s on my mind as tax time rolls around, I thought it was time to reiterate The Justin Harter Tax Plan: The Tax Form How much money did you make? _____________________ What is 8% of that? _________________ Pay us… continue reading »
Shit Like This, Steve
Excuse my meme of a title, this is actually completely unrelated to Steve Jobs, it’s related to Steve Davisson, House District 73 representative from my hometown of Salem. Steve’s district represents that cluster of counties surrounding Washington County to the… continue reading »
Ind. Marriage Amendement in Committee
The Indiana House Judiciary Committee is slated to hear HJR-6 this week. This proposed legislation would enshrine the legal definition of “traditional” marriage in the state constitution. This bill will likely pass committee and won’t find much to stop it… continue reading »
Libraries Are Funny Things
Libraries are a funny thing in my small-government world. I support libraries. I utilize the services of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library all the time. I even have a book checked out from the library right now. I think the… continue reading »
Our Problem With Funding Beliefs
If I walked up to you and said, “Give me your money. I need it to get an abortion.” You’d scream for the police and walk away. This scenario happens every day. Half of all Americans believe abortion is murder… continue reading »
School Highlighted by Obama Has Nasty Truth
If you watched Obama’s State of the Union like I did last week, you heard him mention Bruce Randolph School in Denver, Colorado: “Take a school like Bruce Randolph in Denver,” the president said. “Three years ago, it was rated… continue reading »