In a recent Freakonomics podcast, they review some of the complications in federal tax collections, as well as some of the things that work to get people to meet their civic obligation. It is a duty to pay taxes, but it should be easier, not harder. The podcast is short, fun and makes you think about how easy it can be to make government work by getting government to try to work with (instead of against) the people it serves.
08 April 2013
06 April 2013
A shameful failure
Democrats have usually been compassionate and thorough in the policies addressing our veterans' care when they return from protecting us and our interests around the world. Apparently, not in this case. For too many of our veterans, the ability to receive timely care is getting worse by the day – and exponentially worse over the last four years.
This is one of the issues over which people’s faith in government to do anything is rightfully shaken. When something goes as wrong as this, and all the stakeholders agree to do what is necessary to fix it, the government should be able to demand that a quick remedy can be found. Otherwise, what is government for?
It is past time to make this a priority for those who have so nobly served us.
04 April 2013
Victory for a career politician
It is not redemption for Mark Sanford, but it was another victory. The former Governor who spent the last twenty years claiming to disdain politics and government, and who actively worked to accomplish nothing as a Congressman or Governor, has succeeded in claiming the GOP nomination to replace Senator Tim Scott.
I thought Sanford
Somehow the anti-politician who was among the first claiming to push for term limits – and who doesn’t think government service should be used to lead anything – has now been running for political office for a generation. Isn’t it funny how the guys who complain about government service the most are the ones who try the hardest to grasp it?
Politico reports that the GOP is worried that Sanford
03 April 2013
On the Go
Saturday, 23 March 2013
Thursday, 21 March 2013
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| Pamela and I with Gov. O'Malley |
- SC Democratic Party Issues Conference, West Ashley High School (Charleston)
- Reception for Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley, Peachtree St. (Charleston)
- Trader Joe's Grand Opening, Forest Drive
- South Carolina Democratic Party Meeting, Vista Starbucks
- Supporter Lunch, Diprato's
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| Grand Opening on Forest Drive |
- Together We Can Read, Bradley Elementary School, 3032 Pine Belt Rd.
- Together We Can Read Kick-off, Eau Claire Print Building
- Fair Labor Standard Act County Review, 2020 Hampton St.
- Banking Services Call, Richland Treasurer's Office
Kick-off Event for Together We Can Read
- Clerk of Court Banking Meeting, 1701 Main St.
- St. Patrick's Day Parade, Devine St.
- Hampton Old Woodlands St. Patrick's Day Neighborhood Party
- Banking Services Meeting, Richland Treasurer's Office
St. Patrick's Day Parade, 3/16 - Councilman Norman Jackson's State of the County, Lower Richland High School
- Chamber of Commerce Leadership Breakfast, Seawell's
- Supporter Lunch, Henry's on Devine
- Banking Services Meeting, Richland Treasurer's Office
- Taxpayer Resolution Meeting, Richland Treasurer's Office
- Hon. Barbara Scott Memorial Service, Dunbar Funeral Home
- NE Democrats Breakfast, Ryan's on Two Notch Rd.
26 March 2013
Get Going
After a full two months in which one or another of our family was ill or otherwise engaged, the last few weeks have finally started to hit stride again. Here are a few of the things we've been up to professionally and as a part of the community (I'll finish through the month later, and then try to update weekly). It is going to be an exciting year!
Thursday, 7 March 2013
Thursday, 7 March 2013
- Career Day, Meadowfield Elementary School
- Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson Event, SC Statehouse
- Mailing Services Meeting, Richland Treasurer's Office
- Sen. Vincent Sheheen Event, 701 Whaley St.
- Statehouse meeting, Local Government
- Banking Services Meeting, 1221 Main Street
- Rep. Mia Butler Event, The Inn at USC
- American Council of Young Political Leaders Breakfast, Millwood Coffee Co.
- American Council of Young Political Leaders Meeting, SC Attorney General's Office
- American Council of Young Political Leaders Luncheon, Za's Restaurant
- Property Tax Software Meeting, Richland Treasurer's Office
- Statement regarding SC Investment Commission, Richland Treasurer's Office
- American Council of Young Political Leaders, SC Governor's Office
- American Council of Young Political Leaders, Al-Amir Restaurant
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