Category Archives: Government

Surely You’re Joking, Dr. Chu!

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Steve Maley

With the toner barely dry on Dr. Steven Chu’s resignation from his post as Secretary of Energy, the building of a mythology complete with tales of the Physics professor’s Feynman-esque insight is well underway.

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The Ongoing Federal War On Natural Gas #rsrh

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Steve Maley

Formal Reprimand Issued To Flatulent Federal Worker | The Smoking Gun “DECEMBER 21–A federal employee was formally reprimanded this month for excessive workplace flatulence, a sanction that was delivered to him in a five-page letter that actually included a log … Continue reading →

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Drain the Swamp

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Steve Maley

The heroes of Flight 93 didn’t have a week to conclude we were under attack on September 11, 2001. The attacks had no precedent. Flight 93’s passengers had scant shreds of information but a ton of common sense and the … Continue reading →

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Deconstructing the American Dream

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Steve Maley

I sat down this morning to write about teachers and bridges, about motivation and inspiration. Upon rereading the President’s Roanoke remarks, however, my focus shifted away from my planned topic of entrepreneurial outrage (“You didn’t build that!”). Reading deeper, a … Continue reading →

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I Do Not Like It, Uncle Sam! I Do Not Like Your Clean Green Scam!

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Steve Maley

With apologies to Theodore Geisel Will government ever learn? Every time they try to fool the market with some cockamamie attempt at central planning, they create a discontinuity in the market. These discontinuities can often be exploited for gain. That’s … Continue reading →

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Obama: Most People “Would Acknowledge That I’ve Tried Real Hard”

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Steve Maley

Via Real Clear Politics: Obama: Most People “Would Acknowledge That I’ve Tried Real Hard” “I suspect that most people in Cincinnati would acknowledge that I’ve tried real hard, and we haven’t gotten the Republicans to engage on a whole range … Continue reading →

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Commerce Sec’y Bryson Suspected in Felony Hit and Run

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Steve Maley

LOS ANGELES – Police are investigating two traffic collisions allegedly caused by U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson in the Los Angeles area that left him injured and unconscious, authorities said Monday. One of the crashes was under investigation as a … Continue reading →

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Invited to his own crucifixion, fmr EPA official sends ‘regrets’. #rsrh

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Steve Maley

Former E.P.A. Official Pulls Out of House Hearing Dr. Armendariz had previously agreed to serve as a witness at the subcommittee hearing. He did not respond to requests for comment on Wednesday. It went without saying that many expected Mr. … Continue reading →

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Solyndra:Obama::Konarka:Romney? Hardly.

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Steve Maley

In a move that they’ll surely regret, the Obama campaign has called attention to a “green energy” loan to Konarka Power Plastic of Lowell, MA firm while Mitt Romney was governor. They have accused Romney of hypocrisy in his criticism … Continue reading →

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Remember the Keystone XL Segment Pres. Obama “Fast-Tracked”? Not So Fast…

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Steve Maley

EPA has concerns for pipeline near coast HOUSTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is concerned that permitting for the southern segment of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline could be insufficient and has asked for a more extensive review. An … Continue reading →

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