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Category Archives: Nanny State
QOTD: Whose money is it?
“We are taking away a choice that continues to let people waste their own money,” — Energy Secretary Steven Chu Oops! Accidentally telling the truth? Sometimes liberals just can’t help themselves.
Twisted Logic at the EPA
From the same people that brought you the idea that a decrease in the amount of increase is a cut, the EPA has decided that if the new regulations aren’t as tough as they could have been, it’s deregulation. …the … Continue reading
First Multiculti now the War On Drugs
The War On Drugs has failed. Leading peers – including prominent Tories – say that despite governments worldwide drawing up tough laws against dealers and users over the past 50 years, illegal drugs have become more accessible. Vast amounts of … Continue reading
The Backup Camera Strikes Back
Remember the backup camera proposal? The one what was going to cost over $2 Billion and (maybe) save 146 lives? Well the comment period is over and the NHTSA has delayed the ruling. Seems there were a lot of comments, … Continue reading
How dare you decrease the amount of increase!
From the still not grasping the concept department: President Obama announced plans earlier this month to cut $1.1 trillion from the deficit over 10 years. But one proposed cut is causing deep concern among mayors and other local officials on … Continue reading
Today In Georgia
Borepatch wasn’t a felon. I can’t even imagine living in a place like Massachusetts.
Feds: Spend $2 Billion to save 146 people
In a case of insane regulatory overreach, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to require back up cameras in all new cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which published the proposed rule today, said an average of 292 … Continue reading
QOTD
I’d rather deal with jihadis than the TSA, and I’d rather deal with trichinosis than the FDA. This whole damned government is way the hell out of control. –Tam
Government out of control
Via The Daily Caller: Lest you think that the TSA is the only out of control government agency out there… Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said using a cell phone while driving is so dangerous that devices may soon be installed … Continue reading