By Art Smith. Posted Wednesday, Jan 28, 2009 at 1:59 pm Filed Under: Featured, Technology, US Congress
Thank goodness there must have been SOME voice of reason in the US House today regarding the switch to digital television transmission and the shutting down of analog transmissions. Although the special rules required a 2/3 vote to approve, at least the House did not roll over and give in like the idiots in the Senate on Monday night (who voted for this travesty unanimously).
Why is this bill a problem?
Well, we understand and accept the fact that, ahem, 4% of households have not yet switched to the digital format (most simply needing a $50 converter box that the government has been providing a $40 coupon for now for over a year now. Evidently, part of the issue is the sudden delay in sending out coupons. According to the Wall Street Journal:
Republicans say the extra money isn’t necessary because
By Art Smith. Posted Tuesday, Mar 11, 2008 at 10:22 pm Filed Under: George W. Bush, Terrorism, Torture, US Congress
House Republicans made the right choice today when they helped hold the line on Bush’s veto of the bill intended to ban waterboarding.
Democrats are resting on the wrong principle here in trying to protect the rights of terrorists. They are convinced they are on the side of protecting everyone in an effort to do [...]
By Art Smith. Posted Sunday, Feb 10, 2008 at 7:25 pm Filed Under: 2008 Congressional Election, 2008 Presidential Election, Des Moines Register, John McCain, Political Philosophy, Republican Party, Ron Paul, US Congress, US Politics
I do not support the candidacy of John McCain. But I plan to vote for my party even if he is the nominee. I plan to attend my county convention in March (I was selected as a delegate to that event), and voice my position on the issues, on the candidates, and do [...]
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