In October 2005 I wrote a post asking for a higher gas tax; I wanted taxes to create $5 gas. The idea (and by no means was it my idea) was that a higher gas tax would accomplish 3 things:
Higher gas prices would reduce consumption, thus lowering the base price of gasoline
Demand for fuel […]
This morning I stopped by the neighborhood coffee joint to get a couple of iced coffees for Sabrina and myself. While I was there I ran into a friend who has been a Hillary supporter. He and I have talked many times about this election and I know his fears have been that Obama would […]
Last Tuesday I was trying to get the family packed and ready for our trip to Jazz Fest in New Orleans. Just as dusk was approaching I decided that I had to at least mow the front yard before we left. I pulled the mower around to the front of the house and got started. […]
I am off to New Orleans for Jazz Fest.
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On April 29th, 2003, a young girl from my neighborhood went missing and very few seemed to care. The case of Tabitha Tuders is a tragic one. The Nashville police totally dropped the ball and the local media helped them. I believe that Tabitha would not still be missing if it were not for the […]
One Guy Who Has Seen It All Doesn’t Like What He Sees Now - WSJ.com
Doom and gloom about the US economy from an old guy who probably knows what he is talking about. The take-away being that in such a risk averse climate, (smart) risk takers will be rewarded.
CNNMoney.com: Poll - 39260
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