Subsidies and Rhetoric

Why is it Amtrak is a subsidy and Interstates are an investment? They both seem like the same principle to me... too bad I already bought my season pass for the interstates, I think I might like trains.

Idiots around everywhere

And I thought the crazies only wanted me to help them get their 10,000,000 US DOLLARS OUT OF ZIMBABWE. PLEASE DISCREETLY SEND YOUR CHEQUEING INFORMATION VIA FAX TO OUR EMBASSY.

From Yahoo finance comments:

sledkane - Sunday, June 17, 2007, 3:24PM ET

mr wheelan you got it all wrong! america has most coal in the ground in the world! if you were to change coal to liquid fuel.america would have enough liquid fuel to last for 300 years. every new technology needs subsidy to get get off the ground! as for environmental ! you said coal is as bad as oil, your absolutling wrong!their are new technology out their now, to turn coal into liquid fuel in a very invironmemtal friendly to the earth! the new technology that can change coal to liquid fuel is very friendly towards the earth! this proven technology will be proven in 3 to 5 years! america have to come to terms! most of the countries in the world are anti america now!they are unfriendly towards america ! example chivas, iran ect.america must find a way to get its own resourse and energy! it has to come from the usa or friendly countries like canada ! america have the most coal in the world in their ground! and turning the coal into liquid fuel is very invironmental friendly to the earth!the technology have been proven already! one barrel of oil cost america $70 dollar a barrel! one barrel of coal to liquid fuel cost america under $20 dollar a barrel! that is a $50 dollar in saving for america! it is a win win situation for america and maybe the world! first it is environmental friendly towards the earth! and consumers win! and america wins !because america does not have to depend on the middle east or unfriendly countries as much as before for their oil or resourse! and most of all america don't have to send their soldiers oversea to unfriendly countries to get kill, because they are trying to protect their interest! it is a win win situation for america and the world! america happy because they got their oil, consumer are happy it is cheap under $20 dollar to produceand it create jobs in a america,!and world happy because it is environmeantal friendly for the earth! at the end mr wheelan coal to liquid is very good for america and the world! because at the end it makes a happier world for everyone that cares.

Did I say it was easy

Well, the disillusionment of my choices comes fast. I looked at Vanguard, and apparently there was a bit of confusion. Instead of transferring the funds as asked, they have held to get information, reasonable enough, and maybe required by law, but still an unexpected surprise. The information solely says "Awaiting Client Paperwork," which is rather silly since I gave them instructions and they should follow them. Clock is ticking.

Update... Oh, my faltering faith in companies desire for my money was ill founded. Accounts funded and ready.

I am ready for the first in Stephen Colbert's new segment, Better Know a Presidential Candidate Who Will Talk to Me. Ron Paul, whoo!

Carne Asada

The mere mention of Carne Asada makes my mouth water... good in tacos, good in burritos, good on a plato with rice, and good with just about whatever... Steak. It makes me sad I don't live in shady neighborhoods in San Diego where it was a staple, and I could eat for less than five dollars a fat meal. Never had to worry about money when takeout mexican was speedily served. How could one place raise their prices without suffering from the shop across the street. Ah, that there should be plenty of asada for all!

From Chicago and Beyond

Well, well, a guest blog spot brought to you from Chicago. It was a big weekend here, with Ribfest, Bluesfest, Andersonville Midsommarfest, Old Town Art Fair, and the Printers Row Book Fair. I didn't partake in any of the festivities, but instead, skirted my way around a couple of them instead of paying the $5 suggested donation to walk down the street. Instead, I checked out a potential new apartment (it seems that the people living there have not deemed me suitable to room with, as the ad was re-posted on Craigslist today), ate some delicious carne asada tacos from my favorite taqueria, had some German beer in Lincoln Square, and at at the first certified organic pizzeria in Chicago that opened up here a couple of weeks ago. It was definitely worth the 40 minute bus ride, and a pizza is the perfect size for one person. Plus, they top most of them with fresh veggies, so it makes you feel like you're eating healthy.

Next weekend, Dan and Beth come for a visit, and it is something that I've been looking forward to for a while now. I'm hoping the weather keeps up to foster some outdoors activities. And this time, there will be no debutante balls to drag them to, where they will have to listen to loud music, drink beer, and do shots of Irish whiskey. Maybe tacos will be involved, maybe a Viking breakfast or two, maybe some organic pizzas.

Now why can't I blog in my own blog???

Edited about five minutes later: Turns out the girls did like me, and have offered up the vacant room in their place for me. I am very happy and excited about this!

Rain and Sun

I woke up pretty late today (it is Sunday), and just as I got up, a huge blast of wind and rain came falling out of the west. It was loud... and unpleasant. I went to Lowes to pick up more paint, and it started to rain when I got back, just a small drizzle.

Invited contributors

As if having the meaningless details of my life here, I have sent invitations to contribute to Beth and Buzz, since I think they are the only ones reading, why not let them leave more than comments. I don't expect much interest.

Maybe changing the dynamic will give me some discipline.