Tag Archives: US Congress

These Aren't Just Stars Aligning, part two…..the Tipping Point?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by dissonance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e2UR_MFUR8″>poem

Mark down today, folks!  I believe August 8, 2011 is the day it all begins to change!  Follow along as we connect the dots: Dollar to Be ‘Discarded’ by World: China Rating Agency The IMF has suggested a migration away … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Congress Considers Food Stamp Cuts

Posted on June 1, 2011 by dissonance

Congress Mulls Cuts to Food Stamps Program Amid Record Number of Recipients Nearly 14% of US Citizens receive their food via this program.  Yes, 14%! That is 44.5 MILLION people.  This is an 11% increase from last year and a … Continue reading →

Posted in current events, Politics | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

“Politicizing the Fed”, a Euphemism for Oversight and Transparency

Posted on November 21, 2010 by dissonance

Geithner Warns Republicans Against Politicizing the Fed What Geithner really means is that he really hopes that there isn’t another push, like Ron Paul’s bill this passed legislative session, for the Federal Reserve to open their books to Congressional scrutiny.  What … Continue reading →

Posted in current events, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Do not be confused fellow citizens….

Posted on August 31, 2010 by dissonance

…Congress critters (as the late Robert Anton Wilson called them) are not like you and I. Wealthy lawmakers increased their riches as economy sputtered in ’09 “The 50 wealthiest lawmakers were worth almost $1.4 billion in 2009, about $85.1 million … Continue reading →

Posted in current events, Politics, rant | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Verizon and Google to Determine New Internet Regulations?

Posted on August 9, 2010 by dissonance

Verizon, Google Map Traffic Plan Because what’s worked before in Congress will work again in Congress; the industry being regulated is situated to write their own regulations.  Google and Verizon have put forth a proposal to create a “two-tiered” architecture … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment