guns and trucknutz
Yeah, I had a thought for how to fund healthcare - spend half as much on goddam defense. Seriously. The scariest enemies we have live in caves. We spend more on weapons and troops than the rest of the world combined. We spend more money than you can count on high tech hooraw doodads that won't be needed for decades, if ever. Cut the damn budget in half, shutter half the overseas bases, bring the troops home, and spend the money on health care for every goddamn american citizen. Even the ones who watch Glenn Beck.
Relatedly, a recent post on wonkette made me laugh out loud. Basically, a corporate shill for GE wrote an email to their editor whining about being shut out of development of the engine for the Joint Strike Fighter, and offering food and booze in exchange for some sweet, sweet publicity. Hilarity ensued. Be sure to read the comment by memzilla (near the top). I promise you will enjoy it.
Relatedly, a recent post on wonkette made me laugh out loud. Basically, a corporate shill for GE wrote an email to their editor whining about being shut out of development of the engine for the Joint Strike Fighter, and offering food and booze in exchange for some sweet, sweet publicity. Hilarity ensued. Be sure to read the comment by memzilla (near the top). I promise you will enjoy it.