Vampyrehunterm and I spent the weekend in Michigan, doing our part to stimulate the US economy. With the Canadian dollar hovering somewhere around $0.95 US, it's still a worthwhile trip, provided you're a careful shopper. And, with the Canadian government having recently doubled the duty-free limits for 48-hour stays (from $400 to $800 per person), it's a ( Read more... )

Jerry Brown is apparently leading in the race to be the next governor of California. Didn't he already do that once? Anyway, here is his viewpoint on welfare. "We need more welfare and fewer jobs." Anyone see the fundamental flaw in this statement? Anyone? Bueller?