Games
Raise the Difficulty Level
In talking about an Op-Ed by Warren Buffet that called for taxes to be raised on the super-wealthy, John Scalzi made a point that got me thinking. Bolding mine. The worries for the tender sensibilities of the rich has been a hallmark of conservative American politics since time immemorial, but Read more…
Politics
How to Have a Free Society
Corporatocracy Corporate oligarchy is a form of power, governmental or operational, where such power effectively rests with a small, elite group of inside individuals, sometimes from a small group of educational institutions, or influential economic entities or devices, such as banks, commercial entities that act in complicity with, or at the Read more…
Politics
Waivering Tests
Well, as was predicted years ago, the Department of Education will begin issuing waivers to schools so they don’t have to meet the ridiculous expectations of No Child Left Behind. The law has a requirement that all school children be considered “Proficient” in reading and math by 2013. Ignoring the Read more…
Politics
Ignorance is Bliss
I’m of two minds about being politically active. On the one hand, I’m happier when I don’t think about any political issues. While I try to be open minded, I’m also pretty opinionated about things. Particularly things that I’ve done enough reading about to feel that I know enough to Read more…
Life
Save Our Schools
The Save Our Schools March and National Call to Action is occurring this weekend in Washington DC. The purpose of this march is to call attention to the problems the last decade under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) act has caused. I don’t agree with all of their Guiding Principles (mainly with one about local Read more…
Politics
Let the Lord of Chaos Reign!
Sorry for the Wheel of Time reference. But after reading this it’s hard not to think that some of the most radical Republicans aren’t actually Darkfriends. Their plan is essentially to bring America into economic chaos, so that they can get what they want. The disturbing part, is that it’s working. Read more…
Politics
American’s Elect
One of my degrees in college was Political Science. I’ve forgotten 90% of what I learned and probably distorted the remaining 10%. Despite that, I think I got enough of a background to be able to separate at least a reasonable portion of the BS. And this next topic, I’m Read more…
Politics
Pay Yer Bills
Here’s a fun little tool that lets you decide how to pay the US Governments bills with only 44% of the money required. Come August 2nd the US can’t borrow more money, these are decisions someone is going to have to make. Which, sadly, is exactly what the Teaparty wants. Read more…