Jake Winter, a specialist in forensic bureaucracy, explains The Rule thusly: “In any analysis of a confusing political problem, the rule is to ask, ‘Who benefits?’ You will find the answer to any political or bureaucratic question, if you can answer that one correctly.” — from Dead Watch by John Sandford
Category: politics
Politics
“Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles.” —Ambrose Bierce
“Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book.” —Ronald Reagan
“Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.” —Lester B. Pearson
“In politics, absurdity is not a handicap.” —Napoleon Bonaparte
“Crime does not pay … as well as politics.” -Alfred E. Newman
Ahh, Politics
“In politics, absurdity is not a handicap.” –Napoleon Bonaparte
Higher Beer Prices: Hops Scarce
The Villages Daily Sun quoted the New York Post regarding global warming and beer prices:
High beer prices are on tap, and global warming could be to blame.
The environmental crisis has hit suds-lovers where it hurts most–at the bar and in the wallet–as prices of grains and hops soar, activists say.
Do the Do (Over)
The political buzz around Florida is the possibility of a do-over primary. The Democratic National Committee last year ruled that Michigan and Florida delegates elected in the January 29, 2008 primary would not be seated at the convention because the primary date violated the rules of the DNC. Now, with the race “too close to call” some are crying, “Foul!” and want Michigan and Florida to count. So the party of enfranchisement is trying to figure out how to dis-disenfranchise the 1.7 million voters in Florida 1and I don’t know how many in Michigan whose vote didn’t count.The cost of another primary is estimated to be $17 to $25 million dollars. 2Some have whittled the estimated price down to $6 million by conducting a mail-in primary The DNC says they don’t have enough money to pay. 3Read that, “Correct our mistake.” And Florida’s governor Charlie Crist will sign a bill OKaying the primary as long as the State doesn’t have to pay. Who do you think should pay for the do-over?