Fixing the Government

The problem with government, specifically the present Big Government, is basically its structure. I have written editorials several times concerning Big Government pointing out that there are over 800 departments, bureaus and offices just in the executive branch alone. Those voting for George W. Bush (each term) thought that he was going to try to get a handle on Big Government by starting to reconsolidate and clean up the bureaucracy within the executive branch as a good start. People like Federal Judge Richard Posner, appointed by Ronald Reagan has written about the “crisis of competence” and wrote, in part:

Age Job Discrimination - and Congress Wants to Raise Age Criteria for SS Benefits

From letter published at Door Country Advocate/Green Bay Gazette …

Looking for a job and finding none because of age – Jobless in Milwaukee . . .

Update - Congressional Letter Requesting Freedom for Border Patrol Agents

Remember the two Border Patrol agents that were wrongfully put on trial and then found guilty and are to serve time in prison. Well, I do, and been keeping track …

A Halloween Feature in Cyberspace

Diane S., Wisconsin, in the spirit of the fall festival season and the traditions of Halloween and pumpkin carving, she passed on a link that can become the fun part of this particular American holiday set aside for dressing up in costumes ranging from heroes of film and literature to things that “go bump in the night.” Visit the Pumpkin Carving site from the highways of cyberspace, sponsored by the famous Coast-To-Coast AM radio show aired in the wee hours of the night.

Random Thoughts on a Cold, Rainy October Day

• Did you ever notice that the Democrats always push the issue of morality around election time?

The Case of the Unsigned Legislation - Secure Fence Act of 2006

What the devil is going on at the White House and/or Congress?

The Center for Individual Freedom has informed me that the President did not sign the Secure Fences Act of 2006 passed by Congress. It was submitted three weeks ago by Congress and still sits on the President’s desk (so to speak).