Tag Archives: Government

George Washington Got It Right

Presidential and vice presidential candidates from both parties are angry at Washington, even more than the rest of us, which is odd, since all four of the current runners have benefited greatly from the District of Confusion during their careers.

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The Old Man

Acorns left from the fall crunched in the black leaves in the dampness under our feet. A bench lured us with its emptiness and the old man and I wandered over to sit wordlessly beside the muddy swirls of the … Continue reading

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Our Tax Dollars Hard At Work

In Virginia we have potholes on some of our highways deep enough to burst a tire and warp the rim. “Hey, Bob, I think I ruptured a kidney on the way to work this morning.” We have a car tax … Continue reading

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Glue #10: From Police to Wrestling to Brokers

Richmond, Virginia, police may have found a way to Glue police to criminals, a feat not easily pulled off in other cities.

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Summer Leaders. Summer Not.

This summer, more than 24 members of Congress went to Iraq on “fact-finding” missions. The definition of such a mission is basically two days of riding around in the safe zone and talking to people who toe the company line. … Continue reading

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“Hello, I need some americium 241, please.”

Well, if you were feeling safe, this will end that. Seems that a team of Congressional investigators decided to check up on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission a while back. Safety, Homeland Security and all of that stuff.

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