Laissez Faire until Liability – The New Economic Model

Laissez Faire. Defined as allowing industry to be free from state intervention, especially restrictions in the form of tariffs and government monopolies.

The Paradox of Advancement of Civilization

What is an advanced civilization? Most people would answer that a civilization is advanced if it has developed complex science information, or maybe vast computers, or perhaps incredible advancements in biology and genetic sciences.

Oil leaks and a crazy plan that just might work

Call it a quirk, call it a personality defect. But when I hear of a problem, especially when it is an engineering problem, it will just get stuck in my head like a bad Barry Manilow song. More!

Science WTF? Sunday: Tax Fraud, Tall buildings, and Elections

You read the title of the post and the first thing that comes to mind is WTF? What could those things possible have in common? Find out here.

Rand Paul and the Daisy Ad

What is the difference in viewpoints concerning civil rights between Barry Goldwater and Rand Paul? Find out here.

Poisoned Earth: The history of leaded gasoline

It was something that was going to change the world! The internal combustion engine was not only going to allow everyday citizens to have personal transportation, but also was going to replace the more hazardous steam power.

Science WTF? Sunday…Mother Hen and the Cock Paradox

A humorous look at cocks, chickens, and Mother Hen.

Science WTF Sunday

I will be doing a post every Sunday with a Science theme, but not your ordinary stuff. Enjoy!

Bill of Rights Battered by Bitching Baggers!

or the past two centuries, new court decisions have only expanded corporate rights and privileges. In recent history, decisions like the “Citizens United vs Federal Election Commission” Supreme Court judgment expands the whole concept of corporate “rights” and the way they interfere with the exercise of rights by people, communities, and nature.