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Daily Demotivator – May 24, 2013
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The Frary Home Companion – Defending The Obama Administration
So far administration’s defenders are relying pretty heavily on variations of what historians call the “Shuvaev Defense.” This first appeared during World War I when General Dmitrii Savel’evich Shuvaev, Czarist Minister of War, heard that the cabinet might face charges of treason in the Duma (Russia’s parliament) for its mismanagement of the war effort. He replied indignantly: “I may be ... Read More »
From The State House – Memorial Day Reflections
Memorial Day is celebrated across America every May to remember those who served and lost their lives in service to our nation. Each year, as I march in parades and attend community events to remember those heroes, I find myself reflecting on the meaning of service and sacrifice. Both of my grandfathers served in World War II. My uncle served ... Read More »
Daily Demotivator – May 19, 2013
Daily Demotivator – May 18, 2013
Daily Demotivator – May 17, 2013
The Frary Home Companion – Cutting Government, Part II
Parkinson’s Second Law, already discussed in this column, explains one obstacle to reducing government budgets: “Expenditures rise to meet the income.” A lot of history and experience supports the Law: very little of either contradicts it. The intractable nature of politics and politicians is another obstacle. Cutting taxes, balancing the budget, paying down the national debt all have a lot ... Read More »
Daily Demotivator – May 16, 2013
From The State House – Appropriations Update
Work on the state budget is well-underway, and as a member of the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee, I am right in the middle of it. In January, Governor Paul LePage proposed his two-year budget for the state. If you read this column regularly (and I hope you do!), or follow the news at all, I know you have heard ... Read More »
Daily Demotivator – May 15, 2013
