One of the favorite libertarian rants is about how, when the government does good things using tax money (such as giving gas, shelter, or food to people without power due to a natural disaster), it’s charity with a gun to your head. They tend to use those specific words, “gun …
In many forums, I’ve heard discussions and justification of the Golden Parachute. A Golden Parachute is a part of an executive’s compensation package that applies when (s)he is terminated, like a severance package, although it can also apply if the person is fired for cause or dismissed by the board …
If you haven’t seen this already, watch it first: It’s true that I already didn’t agree with Romney on issues. Even putting that aside, I wouldn’t be able to vote for someone so…stupid. First, let’s talk about the accurate statement that 47% of Americans pay no federal income taxes. Yes, …
I worked for Chick-Fil-A as a teenager in SC. It was my first job where taxes were withheld. (Ironically, when I worked for an accountant, I was paid under the table.) I decided to work there because I loved their food. I have been known to drive to Racine (roughly …
Minor spoiler alert: Plot points for this TV show are discussed below, but they’re all in the pilot episode. Some of these plot points were revisited with more information in the most recent episode, but I intentionally avoid discussing those aspects below to avoid more significant spoilers. That is, I …
Note: Unlike most of my blog posts, the majority of this content was not authored by me. The following is my best attempt at a transcript of Adam Savage’s speech at the Reason Rally (held 3/24/2012 in DC). You can buy a DVD of the Reason Rally at the Reason …
Going into the 2012 election year, politics is about to be discussed into the ground. I wanted to take a few moments to talk about why I’m a Democrat. It shocks some of my Republican and Libertarian friends that a person with decent income and savings would ever choose to …
Due to a loophole in the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, banks can charge a foreign transaction fee even when the transaction takes place in US dollars with a store that is resident on American soil, simply because the founding/original office of the store is overseas …
As you have doubtless heard from news outlets, friends, and/or colleagues, the TSA has installed back-scatter body imaging devices at airports. These body scan machines emit low level radiation to be able to “see” objects that are hidden beneath your clothing. They also, as a result, end up with a …
“We can be healthy and fit at any size or any weight.” –Dr. Regina Benjamin, U.S. Surgeon General This may spark controversy, and I think it’s important to support Dr. Benjamin in this position. I’ll be writing her a letter expressing my support. If you’d like to do the same, …