Random Political Thoughts Over the Past Couple of Weeks

Funniest Radio Interview: Ann Coulture on Rush Limbaugh. She constantly referred to the President as B. Hussain Obama.

Local Political Insanity: City of Birmingham and the Jefferson County Commission
Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford gave the State of the City speech this week. His solution to the city's problems: repave the roads and add fountains. Lots and lots and lots of fountains. And a domed stadium. We must have a domed stadium.

A little background on Langford. He's the former mayor of Fairfield, AL and a former county commissioner. During his tenure as mayor he lead Fairfield (and several surrounding communities) to near bankruptcy. He served on the JeffCo Commission during the sewer bond issue. The bond issue was built on adjustable rate loans which spiked during the last few years and have lead Jefferson County to the verge of bankruptcy.

And this leads us to the Jefferson County Commission. The county is almost a year behind on the sewer debt payments. At one point they were going to raise water and sewer rates to almost $400/month for residents. They are also trying to charge non-users for not using the system. In their latest meeting the Commissioners voted to spen $1M on a lobbiest to send to Washington to plead for money from the Feds. The vote was taken during an outburst in the meeting with some commissioners unaware the vote was happening.

A rare positive remark about our new President: The push to move back the digital conversion date is a great idea. Not only are many Americans not ready for the conversion but many local networks are not ready also. Broadcast signals are week to non-existant. The full impact of this conversion will render many more homes without broadcast networks than estimated due to the weakness of digital signals. Now if he (or someone) will push for public education on the issue that goes beyond "buy a converter box."


I wish everyone would contact their senators and representatives and tell them to repeal the stimulus package. Is $1000 in your pocket worth generations of debt? How do you think the package will be paid for? There are only three choices: increase taxes, borrow the money or print money that is worthless. None of these options will help the economy. Reducing taxes and putting more money into your pockets will stimulate the economy.

If you fear losing your job take a look around. Count the number of products you pick up before you find one made in America. A nation where the majority of jobs are service jobs cannot survive. We need to bring back the spirit that built this nation: innovation and invention. We need to take pride in our work. We need to both expect and ACCEPT an honest day's wage for an honest day's work. We need to realize that most of our "needs" are truly "wants."

Media bias much? Mr. Bush verses President Obama

My bias against President Obama is not racial. It is philosophical. I do understand the significance of his election but I truly hope he was elected based on principle and not on skin color because if skin color was the reason then the Civil Rights movement failed terribly. I do hope his time in office proves me wrong. I hope the best for his presidency. My hope is limited though, socialism always fails.