Mid 50's engineer with interests in politics, economics, science and technology. Lived all over the US South as well as in assorted other corners of the country.
Sat 15 Feb, 2025 09:06 am - It is hard to believe that in 2000, the US had a budget surplus, a raging economy, concerns that by 2012 the entire budget deficit would be gone and we would have to figure out how that impacts a... (view)
Wed 12 Feb, 2025 03:40 pm - [quote]The South Carolina congresswoman then delivered a damning 53-minute speech that has no precedent in the chamber’s history. Describing herself as “going scorched earth,”... (view)
Wed 12 Feb, 2025 01:02 pm - I'm surprised those who support Trump aren't on here praising his accomplishments. He's certainly doing what he said he would do. (view)
Tue 11 Feb, 2025 11:00 am - The reality is that the courts only have authority if the executive branch respects it. If the government doesn't pay and just ignores the court, there is not anything the court can do about it. (view)
Mon 10 Feb, 2025 09:53 am - Trump directs the mint to stop making pennies citing cost. I'm with him on this. Next, replace the dollar bill with a coin. (view)