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Monthly Archives: August 2014

“Inversion” Lies And Truth

The lies: “I think most people would say: If you’re doing business here, if you’re basically still an American country, but you’re simply changing your mailing address to avoid paying taxes, then you’re really not doing right by the country and by the American people,” Barack Obama. “Burger King’s decision to abandon the United States […]

Good Point

The Week

A $7 Million Bond That Would Have Passed

As a matter of fact, there never would have even been a petition drive against it. $4 million for the two pavilions, $3 million for a permanent, effective solution to the flooding of Lake Como. (Hey, south end people.  I’m the one looking out for you.)

Rebel Wins A Cause

RBP Supported By BDC

The Master

Preparing salmon roe nigiri

Which Is Worse?

Notice to long-time readers: You’ve already heard this spiel from me before.  It’s the one about how price “gouging” is the best way to distribute resources during an extreme but temporary shortage.  This is for the benefit of the 100 or so regular readers I picked up since the porta-potty thing.  You can go on […]

News 12 Reports (Sort Of)

This report might have been a little more informative if Karla Bardinas had read some of the campaign literature from each side.  It’s true that many people opposed what was being built when the plans included roof top golf, a bath house and a second story banquet hall (with the possibility of a liquor license). […]

Not Out Of The Debt Woods Yet

The good news about last night’s stunning upset is that it makes clear that the people of Belmar really do understand that debt is a problem.  Despite what the big spending politicians tell them, they know that when they borrow too much the bills will eventually be for more than they can pay. The problem […]