Archive for September 4th, 2005

Sep200504

Todd W

3

First Principles, Continued.

Please see this post for an explanation of what has gone before.
After my last post, where I began to lay out the principles that define my particular political views, some questions were asked about a few specific issues. Namely, the specific questions of Gay Marriage and Drug Legalization where raised.
While I do consider myself [...]

Sep200504

Todd W

3

Gas Boycott Idiocy

I’ve received this asinine ‘Boycott Gas’ email so many times from various sources, I just can’t ignore it anymore. If you buy into this thing, then you have some significant deficiencies in your grasp over reality and basic economic principles. Let’s take it point by point, shall we?
Subject: FW: STICK IT TO THEM
IT [...]

Sep200504

Todd W

4

What Is It With New Orleans Officials?

This story quoting W.S. Riley, deputy Police Chief in New Orleans, is yet another attempt by a New Orlean’s official to shift blame away from local government.
A top New Orleans police officer said that National Guard troops sat around playing cards while people died in the stricken city after Hurricane Katrina.
New Orleans deputy police [...]