Amtrak says it all about our government today. According to the Wall Street Journal, Amtrak announced a milestone. They carried a record 30 million passengers last year. But, despite record traffic, they hit a near record loss, requiring $560 million of tax dollars from millionaires and billionaires to cover their loss. Who got fired? Nobody. Read the full article…
However it gets done, the balanced budget amendment is the only way to stop the Washington spending. We, the elderly, are most often cited as the problem. We consume too much and don’t pay our fair share. And, we are growing fast as the Baby Boomers age. All of that is only partially true. Every Read the full article…
When local budgets need to be cut or taxes increased here are how the politicians prioritize. First, extra-curricular activities at schools. Then teachers, then police and fire, then the local library, then the parks, and then busing, trash pickup, and school lunch programs. Here are my priorities. First, teachers with tenure who haven’t taught anyone Read the full article…
