Category Archives: Bad Ideas

Rich Man’s Ride

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Gaius

The very big problem with the Obama administrations plans to offer huge kickbacks – of taxpayer money – to people who buy “green” vehicles like the Chevy Edsel Volt: The Volt is a rich man’s ride. It’s official: The Chevrolet … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Ideas, Obamantics | 5 Comments

The Electric Edsel

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Gaius

$41,000 plus the massive donation of taxpayer dollars will give you an electric hair shirt: For starters, G.M.’s vision turned into a car that costs $41,000 before relevant tax breaks … but after billions of dollars of government loans and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Ideas, Obamantics | 5 Comments

Misamerican Pie

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Gaius

Drove my Chevrolet to the Levrolet, but the Levrolet was dry just doesn’t cut it. Gubmint Motors is trying to force its employees to use the name Chevrolet rather than “Chevy”. In a memo to Chevrolet staff at their headquarters … Continue reading →

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The First Wave Of Taxes

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Gaius

A comprehensive list of taxes the Senate plans to impose now that Harry Reid bought Ben Nelson includes this gem: Tax on Indoor Tanning Services (Page 373 of Manager’s amendment/$2.7 billion/July 1, 2010): New 10% excise tax on indoor tanning … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Ideas, Democrats, Economy, Medicine, Taxes | 2 Comments

Each Responsible For Everything

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Gaius

I don’t link George Will often, but this column is devastating: His Dec. 1 Afghanistan speech to the nation was followed on Dec. 3 by his televised “jobs summit.” His Dec. 8 televised economics speech at the Brookings Institution was … Continue reading →

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A Hollow Victory?

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Gaius

If – and it is a big if, still – the Democrats manage to pass their desperate “Any Bill Will Do” health care reform, they may be committing political suicide in the process: O, the irony: The Democrats — who … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Ideas, Democrats, Medicine, Obamantics, Politics | 1 Comment

The Gilded Age Returns

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Gaius

Jay Cost: Amazingly, this bill has produced the broadest political coalition I have seen in my lifetime. Peruse the liberal blogs and you’ll discover widespread disgust at this corporate boon. Cruise over to the conservative sites, and you’ll encounter much … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Ideas, Democrats, Left Wing, Medicine, Obamantics, Politics | 3 Comments

Guantanamo North

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Gaius

Illinois draws the short straw: Officials said the government will buy the Thomson Correctional Centre in northwest Illinois, which was completed in 2001 but has never been used because of a shortage of funds. The decision has been months in … Continue reading →

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The Reality Show Based Community – Part Two

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Gaius

Gimme the readys Gimme the cash Gimme a bullet Gimme a smash Gimme a silver gimme a gold Make it a million for when I get old Art for arts sake Money for Gods sake Art for Arts sake Money … Continue reading →

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Cannibal Boomers

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Gaius

A truly disturbing opinion piece by Bill Frezza over at Real Clear Politics. The boomers are eating their young. My 26 year old son got the most extraordinary letter from the Social Security Administration last week. In plain English it … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Ideas, Medicine, Politics | 7 Comments

The Reality Show Based Community

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Gaius

One rather suspects that the Secret Service is collectively very, very upset at the moment. As they should be. A White House official, informed of Bravo’s statement, said that was not the case. “We’ve already confirmed that they weren’t invited,” … Continue reading →

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Well, You Got Your Attention….

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Gaius

…It just wasn’t exactly the attention you wanted. Authorities will be recommending criminal charges against Richard and Mayumi Heene, the parents of the boy thought to have been aboard a homemade balloon launched by the Heenes. (He wasn’t of course, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Ideas, Crime, Media | 2 Comments

Redecorating With Flare

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Gaius

No, that is not a typo. Japanese researchers have discovered a new, anti-Wi-Fi paint that will keep your neighbors from leeching off your wireless: Wireless security and encryption systems are fraught with problems and insecurity, and other methods to restrict … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Ideas, Geek Stuff, World news | 6 Comments

“Data? We Don’t Need No Stinking Data!”

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Rich Horton

Turns out the high priests of the Temple of Anthropogenic Global Warming have lost the original sacred texts which justify their existence, or so they claim. What you need to read: The Dog Ate Global Warming What is fun to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Ideas, Junk Science | 2 Comments

Gee, Thanks America!

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Gaius

Top beneficiary of the Cash for Clunkers program? Toyota. 19.2 percent of all sales went to that company. And, in fact, the total market share for American car companies dropped from their normal average. Eight out of ten top selling … Continue reading →

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