Not Just Another Number: 2011

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Netflix Buying Their own Privacy Infringing Bill

Sure why not?! I'm sure they'll give you a choice.. I'm sure it'll be a BIIIG yes or no button instead of being buried deep in the terms of agreement code.

http://venturebeat.com/2011/12/07/netflix-rental-history-law/

Trickle Down Bull Shit

The money never trickles down. Just the bullshit.

REINS bill to expand congressional power over executive regulations passed by House

"It's surprising that the REINS Act has not gotten more public attention, or raised more alarm over the federal government becoming even more partisan, gridlocked, corrupt and just plain broken."

http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jwalke/beginnings_of_a_draft_blog.html

“The REINS Act would undermine our ability to protect children from harmful toys, prevent asthma and lung ailments resulting from pollution, and ensure that our small businesses can compete fairly in the marketplace,” he added. “At the same time, it would force Congress to play a larger role in the regulatory process, leading to even more gridlock in Washington.”

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/2chambers/post/reins-bill-to-expand-congressional-power-over-executive-regulations-passed-by-house/2011/12/07/gIQAs6VMdO_blog.html

"Rep. Ben Quayle (R-Ariz.), argued that if Congress can stop rules in their tracks, businesses will flourish." Yeah.. maybe the asbestos and lead paint business.

""Who do the regulators answer to? No one," said Rep. Ted Poe (R-Texas) in debate on the House floor." Actually they answer to the people.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/07/house-passes-bill-to-grant-congress-veto-power_n_1135030.html

Say No to NDAA!

Good article:
http://www.aclu.org/blog/national-security/behind-closed-doors-congress-trying-force-indefinite-detention-bill-americans

And here's the link to do something about it.
https://secure.aclu.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=3895&s_sbsrc=111205_AdvocacyNDAA_fixNDAAredirect

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Not bad for a network news report.

Fortunately facts are still indisputable.. I think.

Morebama

Not a fan of Leno, but I'll make an exception:

An article on how Obama's hands are pretty much tied:
http://www.salon.com/2011/10/28/why_does_bill_daley_still_have_a_job/

..and finally, after doing everything that he could, with the mess he inherited, and the counterproductive GOP, he asks for help from the PEOPLE!!
http://youtu.be/Ywgtctz2Jqg

Now come on PEOPLE! Let's help our President help us! Contact your representatives here (Flordia): http://www.congressmerge.com/onlinedb/cgi-bin/newseek.cgi?site=congressmerge&state=fl