Monthly Archives: April 2012

I Like My Funds Extra Slushy

Readers of this blog are aware of my fixation on transparency.  Readers of my other blog, Again? Really?, know that I am particularly offended by slush funds, large amounts of taxpayer money redirected by government entities to surreptitiously benefit pet … Continue reading

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It Sucks To Be Poor

It sucks to be poor. It is nobody’s goal in life to be poor, to wonder how you are going to feed your family, keep a roof over your head, or to be unable to afford the most basic of … Continue reading

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The Fixer

Her Nationwide guy suggested that she call me. And though I appreciate Mike’s confidence, I also know that his referrals are often people who have somehow fallen through the cracks of our system. This woman epitomized the permanent flaws in … Continue reading

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