This kind of made my Sunday. Enjoy.
Author Archives: John Wallenfeldt
ALEC Exposed: Rigging Elections | The Nation
The right wing went after – and destroyed – ACORN, which basically got poor folks registered to vote. Meanwhile, ALEC is still in business, pushing for the right to shoot anyone whose skin color you don’t like and making it possible to disenfranchise the same poor and minority folks ACORN was assaulted for giving a damn about.
The world ain’t fair.
World News – ‘Can it be the end of nuclear power?’ Japan to shut down last reactor
Congrats to Japan for weaning themselves off the nuclear teat. Granted, they have repeatedly paid a high cost to the atom.
Still, why can’t this be us?
Making no cents: finance minister says producing penny cost more than its worth – Winnipeg Free Press
I know there are good, solid economic reasons for getting rid of the penny.
But I would miss it here. And I’m sure there are plenty of folks in the countries that have removed it that probably miss it too.
Besides, if we did everything for just economic reasons, we’d have millions of dead citizens kicked out of their homes when they were fired or laid off – for good, solid economic reasons.
Good business does not make good government. Hell, good business most likely shouldn’t even be considered good. Profitable, perhaps, but good doesn’t live on a balance sheet.
So, farewell Canuck penny. Whether that is for the good or not remains to be seen.
Norwegians rally against hate with song
I heard this in multiple venues yesterday. If only we reacted to every threat with this respectful solidarity.
From The World’s broadcast yesterday.
Also, as covered by NPR.
Why You Should Care About and Defend Your Privacy
Some food for thought on the online privacy argument.
Recipe Roulette [INFOGRAPHIC] | The Feed
A handy guide (in wheel form) on the inherent perils that may ruin a good meal.
Caine’s Arcade, Built of Cardboard and Tape, Brings Fast Fame – NYTimes.com
An update on Caine’s Arcade. They are now using the money to create a foundation to send similarly clever kids to college. Good stuff.
The California Taco Trail: ‘How Mexican Food Conquered America’ : The Salt : NPR
It isn’t enough to read this. You have to give it a listen.
And then go find the book. I haven’t stopped grinning every time I pick it up.
The cost of a nation of incarceration – CBS News
One of the worst things we have done in this nation is to make damn near everything a felony. Particularly things like drug use which can be cured at less cost than in just locking folks up.
Given the racial bias in sentencing for drug crimes, it just seems like a way to keep minorities off the streets – and away from the voting booth. Sunday Morning spent some time today on the issue.
It needs more attention but this helps.