Archive for 'Politics'

Minnesota Elections

Election time is nearing it’s meridian and the elections here in Minnesota have been getting pretty ugly. They’re too ugly for me, really. Ugly enough that I’ve been reading up on the independent candidates a lot. The only problem with the Independents here in Minnesota is their vast inexperience in certain areas [...]

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Another Month Has Gone By

Well, another month has gone by and I haven’t written squat on here. I’ve intended to, honestly. It’s been an uneventful month outside of work, a very hectic month inside of work. The last thing I want to do is come home and write about work.
I’ve also been in one of those [...]

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Selling The Internet To The Highest Campaign Donors

From a recent, frightening article that every internet user should be aware of:
Congress is going to hand the operation of the Internet over to AT&T, Verizon and Comcast. Democrats are helping. It’s a shame.
Don’t look now, but the House Commerce Committee next Wednesday is likely to vote to turn control of the Internet over to [...]

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Giant Leaps Backward

I was reminded recently of a conversation that I’d had with an old college roommate some time ago when he claimed that “Newspapers and magazines are obsolete.” He went on to make the point that “The Internet lets people publish faster, cheaper, and better.” I really had my doubts about the internet being “better” for [...]

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A Thanks To All The Heroes

Today is Veteran’s Day, and I’d like to just say thank you to all who served their time in our defense, whether you fought in war or not. I am eternally grateful for your sacrifice, no matter how small. Thank you for defending our rights, which so many take for granted, that make our [...]

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