Category Archives: Politics

Compliment and Clarification on Greenhouse Gas Editorial

Yesterday, the Star Ledger ran an excellent editorial on the “Regional Green House Gas Initiative” (RGGI) “Too many flaws in greenhouse gas bill“ I agree with much of the reasoning, and especially applaud the conclusion: “Unfortunately, the proposed RGGI law … Continue reading

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Victory Far From Certain on Chemical Plant Risks

*[Updated below] I was baffled by yesterday’s Bergen Record story that reported that NJ Senator Frank Lautenberg and activists had declared victory on chemical plant safety legislation: “New Jersey activists and officials declared victory Thursday in a fight to prevent … Continue reading

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Watch What They Do – Not What They Say

Magicians – like pick pockets, three card monty artists, and politicians – are able to pull off tricks because they are masters of deception and diversion: the left had diverts your attention while the right hand picks your pocket. While … Continue reading

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Global Warming Bill Hijacked

The guys in ski masks with Uzi’s weren’t parading on the tarmac demanding a flight to Cuba. They were wearing $600 suits, talking on cell phones, packing Bradbury’s, and asking legislators for amendments to the bill. This was the latest … Continue reading

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Road Map to Corruption and Fraud – Whitman Rolls over for Bush

Bill Wolfe- Former EPA Administrator Christie Whitman testifies before House Judiciary Committee investigating her misleading post 9/11 statements that the air around ground zero was safe   Yesterday, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform issued a devastating Report: “Political … Continue reading

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