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Government Control of the Internet, Small Businesses & Citizens’ Lives

Government Control of the Internet, Small Businesses & Citizens’ Lives

When I discussed in a post the proposed government control of the Internet, whereby President Obama could declare an emergency and interfere with private Internet use for “security” reasons,  one reader commented:  I think you’re overreacting. This looks like more hysteria creation from the far right. No president of the USA is going take away Internet communication; it’s not the way things are done in the USA.
Many things are being done these days that are contrary to “the way things are done in the USA.”  Yes, change occurs and often change is good, but the invasive control that is seeping …read more

Bailout Settlement Reached – Breathe a Sigh of Relief

Bailout Settlement Reached – Breathe a Sigh of Relief

Lawmakers just announced the settlement of the $700 billion financial bailout, after much discussion. Whew! I for one am relieved.
The bailout does include limits on pay of executives. Most of us would agree with that, except for those execs, that it. And the legislation contains measures to help prevent home foreclosures.
Now all we have to do is keep consumer confidence up, which won’t be easy. I spent some time reviewing my 401(k)s and IRAs, and they are, of course, down. But I’m biding my time. I suggest you do …read more


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