OK, so I have waited a long time to post and now and loaded for bear. The financial meltdown really has me going....two major things come to mind.

First, since when did comprise (giving up something for the common good) mean willingness to buy votes (or require a payment to support something)? This seems to be the common practice in DC as witnessed by the pork added to the bailout bill....shameless.

Second, why are the debates so focused on "tax breaks"....doesn't that force a bigger question of "if a tax break is required, why are we spending so much, or better what are we spending funds on, or even better what is the purpose of the government?" Let's have that discussion first!

Other items I want to discuss and will get to....

• Friedman's "The World is Flat"
• Scripting language
• Parent's weekend at CofC