Opening Stuff:
Some people are running around outside, flapping their arms and shouting Eeeeeeeeee-Hah! But for me, this warm spell is turning me back into a slug, a spongy mushroom. And just at the time when my body started moving again.
Around here, and probably in many other cities and towns across the country, schools aren’t allowed to teach anything about religion lest some single minded person will drag a town to the Supreme Court. This raises a question: If you can’t mention religion, how can you teach US History? Huh? Like, much of the US was settled based on religious beliefs. Like the Pilgrims who were trying to escape persecution in order to practice their religion. And how these Puritan became depots in their own right, forcing enlightened leaders like Roger Williams, John Clarke and Anne Hutchinson to found RI. RI, the state called “The Lively Experiment” by Clarke because of all things it separated church from state while promoting freedom of religion for all sects. Amazing. It was this state that first allowed Quakers. Which, because of their ties to Barbados, fostered the idea of economic trade between the island, RI and England. And eventually slavery. Yup, I think there is something to be said about teaching Religion in the schools. Not to mention that it has something to do with the moral integrity of a society.
The Question:
Name the Top Ten States for worst business climate. Hint: think political leaning or drift.
The Headlines:
--Indonesia Double Disaster Death Totals Rise; Tsunami Up To 272 With About 300 Missing; Volcano At 30.--Hurricane Like Storm Leaves Midwest With Heavy Damage.
--Technical Glitch Knocks Ten Percent Of US Nukes Off Line.
--Surgical Instruments Left In Patient At RI Hospital – AGAIN!
--Stocks Decline; Fed Fix Found Flimsy.
--GOP Congressional Candidate Laughlin Accuses Foe, Prov Mayor Cicilini, Of Hiding City Financial Problems.
Back to More Stuff:
Nobody is working harder on his campaign than RI’s 2nd Congressional District candidate John Matson. John is the kind of fearless guy who could go down to DC and start turning things up side down for the betterment of all people. He has a big heart and high degree of common sense. And boundless energy. The problem is that there are many little laws and regulations that make it very hard for the independent People Candidates to get out the message. It’s time to send the Puppet back home and put a doer in Washington.
Last night on Dancin’ With the Stars, what’s good and what people think is good were in dramatic conflict. The high scoring and judge favorite team of Audrina Patridge and Tony Dovaloni were knocked out by the voters in a shocking episode. Actually it, like “American Idol” “America’s Got…” has become less about the talent and more about who people like and which voting bloc is the largest. Frankly it’s a lot like the US elections where the best people are left sitting on the sidelines.
The Unions must be breaking editorial knees, because all of the Providence Journal Election Day Editorials endorse the same old political hacks who have put Rhode Island in jeopardy of being sold to China for cents on the dollar.
Hanging around the pro shop for early morning tee-off’s is getting depressing. Yesterday the discussion was about enumerating ex golf partners who one day are playing and the next day are laying silently in boxes surrounded by gladiolas.
I’m starting a new protest movement named C.R.A.P. –Committee for Restricting Apples in Pork! There are so many food writers promoting recipes with the fruit that got Adam kicked out of paradise, that soon some people will begin to think that pork actually tastes better bathed in fruit juices. It’s pork gravy that makes pork taste great. Gravy then, gravy now. It has always been gravy! Let’s get that straight.
My Boston Celtics had a nice win against The Miami Hype last night. But I guarantee that the next one is going to be tougher. James is good.
The Answer:
Believe it or not, the once great New York State is at the of the list of states with the worst biz climate. Odd since this is the seat of the financial world. Next is the liberal California followed by the very democrat states of New Jersey and Connecticut. Ohio, once a bastion of Republicanism has been drifting further and further left as has been Iowa. Maryland is next and is loaded with big Government workers. Next is the state just declared most liberal in the nation -- RI. Which, probably edged out that long time liberal nest of lefties, Minnesota. Last but not least is North Carolina, which lured thousands of jobs from Union ravaged states, only to se that round of jobs move out because of high labor costs.
The End:
Thou shalt Love God, not swear, go to church, honor mom and dad, not kill, not steal, not lie, not covet wives or things. Hey, that’s pretty radical stuff and should be stricken for the human mind.
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