The Holiday Season

The Holiday Season

There are all sorts of ways to go about politicizing the holiday season: talking about the “true” meaning of Christmas from a religious perspective, accusing groups of trying to “steal” Christmas because certain businesses say “happy holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas” so as to not “offend” other religious groups. Some people cry about “the family” being under attack and all this other nonsense. The funny […]

America – Working for the Workers?

America – Working for the Workers?

Things are looking pretty bleak for some honest American workers out there these days. With the government babies still having their temper tantrum federal employees with families and bills to pay are being left in the lurch in staggering numbers. The House guaranteed the workers furloughed by this shutdown the pay they’re missing out on once things get back on track, but all of us […]

Shutdown!

Shutdown!

Sounds like scary times, doesn’t it? The government is undergoing a shutdown. What does that really mean, though? Well, basically one part of the government is having a fight with the other part over money so the first part is going on strike. That’s the simple explanation, but it’s more than just a bunch of politicians striking until the administration comes to an agreement with […]