2 Cents Worth–Constitution, Dollar, Sports, Weather

It appears we will have some sort of health reform bill in the near future.  Forgetting all the political and indeological arguments I do wonder how much more it will cost each of us.  The free lunch analogy will apply here like it does to everything.  To pay for all those without coverage who say [...]

Global Warming Data

I watched another discussion last night about the alleged dangers of Global Warming.  I don’t know about you but what I find particularly disturbing and suspicious is the lack of hard data from those warning of this alleged danger.  The spokesman last night was with one of those envoirnmental groups who advocate everything and anything [...]

2 Cents Worth–Politics, Health Care, Stuff

Ole Blackie Sherrod and I will stick our noses out there and see if they get sliced off with opinions and thoughts on about everything that is or was a headline.
I have heard various numbers from the current administration about how they will fund a portion of the health care reform by eliminating waste, abuse [...]

Snow and Ice Days

With all the concern and comments about Globalo Warming and the alleged heating of the lower atmosphere, I think sometimes about the times spent in the snow or ice.   Where I live we don’t get very much winter precipitation.  It is not unusual to go through an entire winter with no snow, sleet or freezing rain.  [...]

Population and Pollution–Choices or Panic?

Surely you have noted the recent news articles about the connection between population and the envoirnmental concerns.  Some group of, no doubt, really smart people concluded that it is us that are the problem.  Each one of us adds to the pollution issue and each of us uses up tons of carbon during our life [...]

Government Usurps Charitable Nature and Giving

Over the last 60 years the federal government has intervened more expansively into the needs of the people.  Especially for those on the lower end of the socio-economic scale.  It is very sad to see folks that are hungry, out of work or disabled.   If those conditions don’t make you feel down a bit then [...]

Cultural Clash In The Neighborhood and The Salon

The so-called Beer Summit just held at the White House does not conjure up images of harmony and cultural diversity enhancing our national identity.  By now everyone is aware of the basic facts in the matter and the only real issues are those that divide us and and highlight our differences.  I choose the word [...]

Time And The Challenge of Global Warming

The massive cap and tax bill passed out of the House is in a moment of hiatus before it gets to serious Senate consideration.  I sure hope cooler heads, no pun intended, prevail over there.  All the science folks admit that the proposal will have minimal effect on the carbon emissions worldwide.  That is especially [...]

Man’s Romance With Adventure

The 40th anniversary of the Moon landing has conjured up many wonderful memories for those of us old enough to have been “witnesses” to that achievement.  I do recall those days very vividly.  We had already made the test flights with the earlier Apollo missions around the Moon and return to earth.  All during the [...]

Physician Heal Thyself

We have a new nominee for Surgeon General.  Her photos have now been flashed across the screens of cable TV and elsewhere.   The job of Surgeon General isn’t to actually be out there treating patients on a daily basis but to serve as an advisory for the general health policies of the nation.   Their role [...]