Category Archives: politics
Net Neutrality Decision is Pro-Big Business; Why Is the Pro-Big Business Party So Angry?
Congressional Republicans are “angry” the FCC voted to allow big communications companies to charge for Internet use because it creates “new regulations” and other stuff they think is bad for various, nebulous reasons. But if the FCC voted the opposite, … Continue reading
WikiLeaks, Assange; Journalism vs. Espionage: Whose Side Are You On?
… could become as important a journalistic tool as the Freedom of Information Act. -Time Magazine We are of assistance to peoples of all countries who wish to reveal unethical behavior in their governments and institutions. We aim for maximum political … Continue reading
Oil Shale, Coal-to-Liquids Report: Significant Financial and Environmental Risks for Utah, West
Utah is at the top of the list of states affected by this new report on oil shale and coal-to-liquids (CTL) development. But the report is not saying anything those of us who care about Utah, the west, and the … Continue reading
Supermegatrend or Coincidence? ESPN Website for Women, Iran Divorce Rate Skyrockets
You make the call! What do Iran’s female revolt against marriage and ESPN’s new website for women have in common? I have my own theory but I want yours.
Breaking Irony: America Forgets Who Gave Us 9/11 and the TSA
When it comes to PR disasters, 9/11 has to be the biggest in American history. Yet few people still blame the president and Congress at the time even though there’s ample evidence they not only knew of the impending attacks … Continue reading
Utah Legislature’s Bribery System Works For Them Just Fine, Thank You
“To be frank with you, when someone gives you money, you have an obligation at least to talk to them. If they give you help, or walk your district with you, you at least should hear them out.” – Rep. … Continue reading
Welcome to “Irononomics”: Eat More Cheese! No, Wait- Eat Less Cheese!
Urged on by government warnings about saturated fat, Americans have been moving toward low-fat milk for decades, leaving a surplus of whole milk and milk fat. Yet the government, through Dairy Management, is engaged in an effort to find ways … Continue reading
Groupthink is the New Obesity; Social Contagion Spreads Physical, Spiritual, and Intellectual Plagues
At least one study shows obesity in America will continue rising because of the growing (literally) pervasiveness and acceptance of overweight people. The major reason? Something called contagion, defined among other things as ”the spread of a behavior pattern, attitude, or … Continue reading
Power of Propaganda Proved Again in Fox News, Republican Election Victory; Sequel to the Bush-Cheney, 9/11 Years
Murdoch and News Corp. took the unusual step of donating $1.25 million to the Republican Governors Association and another $1 million to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which led the effort to defeat Democrats. According to a report by the liberal watchdog … Continue reading
Political Ad Spending Saves TV, Destroys Democracy
In 2003, the TV station I was working for considered operating on a two-year budget instead of one year. Why? Because we were so dependent on political advertising to keep the lights on that it simply made fiscal sense- if … Continue reading
