31 Aug
Yeah. Uh-huh! I used to do web design at Satama and did a lot of work with, sponsor of terrorism, Nokia!
At least according this dumbass article at MSN. Yes, all these people are outraged by these companies that sell products in Syria and Iran. Yes, of course, they could use cell phones to coordinate terrorist [...]
Posted in Politics, Rants by: cyphertube
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23 Aug
Discussion on Slashdot today regarding an article in which Senator Baucus of Montana is proposing free tuition for science, math, and engineering majors, in exchange for working in the fields for four years.
Now, I’m all for free education, particularly in critical shortage areas. Now, one might argue that we have plenty of engineers and such [...]
Posted in Education, Politics by: cyphertube
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17 Aug
Reading Andrew Sullivan’s post, I agree and disagree.
I know that the public-private mix is not the issue. The real issue is that for most Americans, their healthcare is already rationed. I think the issue becomes more a matter of whether it is corporate or government rationed. The sad fact, in my opinion having been covered [...]
Posted in Medical, Politics by: cyphertube
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14 Aug
On CNN’s The Situation Room, Jack Cafferty asked what can be done to prevent the United States from going the way of the Roman Empire. Well, this is a good question.
While aspect of Rome exist in the US in blatant ways (overconsumption, entitlement, blood sports, etc.), those things are not easily societally addressed. I don’t [...]
Posted in Politics by: cyphertube
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13 Aug
Well, that’s what I’ve been informed of. Now, it’s not B99 or B100, but B20. Still, that cuts the petroleum basis by 20%. That makes me happy.
I’ve been a fan of biodiesel for a while, and I’m horribly frustrated with the lack of biodiesel here in the Augusta area. Apparently, I can go to a [...]
Posted in Green, Life, Politics by: cyphertube
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