When Government Embraces Technology

Posted on January 3, 2011 | 2 comments

I haven’t run the numbers yet, so I don’t know if this makes sense or not, but I like the innovation of the whole thing.

See, typically when a government agency is faced with a problem, they work hard, REALLY hard, at fixing the problem.  Not eliminating it.

For example, the county works hard at repairing roads, not making roads that don’t need repair.  The post office works hard at delivering mail netter, not at reducing the need to deliver mail.

And to be fair, there ARE some instances where government embraces technology.  Take the DMV for example.  You can now renew your registration and license online as oppossed to going to the office and doing it in person.

Awesome.

Which is why programs like innovating the water utility makes me so happy.

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Health Care: 2011 Style

Posted on January 3, 2011 | 2 comments

The boys are at it again.  Back on health care.  And, to their credit, it’s gonna be the news of the day.  For many many days.

For example, the new House is going to convene Wednesday and theya re going to, repeat, going to, vote to releal Obamacare.  Gonna happen.

And then we’re in a world of debate as the country wrestles with this problem throughout the next two years.  And when I say 2, I mean that Obama is going to be fighting this through his next election campaign.

Anyway, onto Brad and Britt

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It Depends On Your Definition Of Most

Posted on January 2, 2011 | Leave a comment

You call 911.  The voice on the other end is polite, urgent and confident.  “A fire?” she says “We’ll have the fire department right there!  Hold on!”

And sure enough, within 7 minutes you here the sirens and the trucks roar into the yard in less than 10.

Now.  You only have an 80% chance that it even matters!

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Memo To Tea Party: Add Sugar and Cream

Posted on January 1, 2011 | Leave a comment

2010 saw the power of people.  For the first time we saw strong, committed conservatives take to the streets.  The movement grew from individual to individual.  All of America was swept up as everyday Americans gathered arm in arm to protest bad policy, bad politics and bad politicians.

And it worked.    Scott Brown in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Virginia in 2009.  And, of course, the massive statement made this past November.

It’s clear, America capital “L” loves Tea!

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Chance of Recession in 2011: Low

Posted on December 31, 2010 | Leave a comment

Lot’s of us think that we’re STILL in recession [ it ended June 2009 ] and many of us don’t see anything getting better any time soon.

But the good news is that it will get better, slowly, and it almost certainly won’t get worse in 2011.

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Good or Bad – More Blogging in 2011

Posted on December 31, 2010 | Leave a comment

I’m gonna try and increase my output here at Tarheel.  I find it fun, enjoyable and educational.  Since I’ve started this I’ve found many things about me I didn’t know.

Further, I am MUCH more informed about the things going on around me.

If you already read my blog, I hope you’ll encourage me with comments and likes, and good will along the way.

Charge!

-p

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Gentlmen, Start Your Engines! If You Have an Engine

Posted on December 30, 2010 | Leave a comment

China has massive problems.  They are growing too fast and can’t keep infrastructure up to the increasing demands.

They have limited families to 1 child.  And next on the “restricting block?”

Cars.

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On The Fence

Posted on December 30, 2010 | 2 comments

So, I came across a story last night and right away I reacted “More big government nanny state-ism!”

But then I stopped, after all, I can’t say that in response to EVERYthing!  A lot of things yes, but not every. single. thing.

So, take a look and lemme know what you think.

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Wake County Superintendent

Posted on December 30, 2010 | Leave a comment

So, Wake County Public Schools has been without a superintendent for some time now.  When the new board began implementing policies that did not jive with the old boss; he resigned.

Fair enough.  The super and the board should get along.

And now we have our new guy.  Even though I’m disappointed the board didn’t disband the district and decide to give every child a waiver, there are things to like about the new superintendent.

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And This Is Rationing “Care”

Posted on December 30, 2010 | 2 comments

In the private sector, a service is something that is meant to be maximized; made better.  This in an effort to lure more and more people into purchasing you r product – your service.

When the government is doing a service it take monopoly share of the market.  It’s illegal for FedEx and UPS to deliver packages to a mailbox [ a mailbox that I purchase by the way ].  The government licenses cars.  Issues driver’s license.  The government educates our kids.  All of it, they mandate .

But the service they provide turns from something that is meant to be grown and made better to something that is meant to be minimized and made cheaper.

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