Monthly Archives: January 2010

Inaugural Symbols and Executive Orders Reveal an Authoritarian Christie example of “the growing presence of conservative authoritarianism” [Updates below] It was hard to miss the symbolism of the cannons and national guard troops at last week’s Inaugural for Governor Chris Christie. … Continue reading →

In an astonishing move, the NJ Department of Environmental Protection has asserted the same legal arguments made by Richard Nixon in his attempt to cover up the infamous Watergate tapes to deny a petition seeking transparency, according to Public Employees … Continue reading →

[Update: 1/26/10: APP: Christie freezes state’s nutrient and phosphorus standards for now] On his first full day in office, Governor Christie, as threatened, issued Executive Orders that, among other things, establish a moratorium on implementation of certain environmental rules under … Continue reading →

Sometimes the words and logic of politicians are so flawed and reveal such fact free and warped thinking, that I am taken aback – you could say it “shocks the conscience“. That sure occurred at the Wednesday January 13, 2010 … Continue reading →