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What efficiencies? We had experimental efficiencies in reserve?

By The Rogue Administrator

Garbage Can Model of Public Administration in Effect: See Economic Predictions by Elizabeth Kellar. Supposedly, we had efficiencies.  Yes, folks, you had some ace in the hole tucked away somewhere in the back of your municipal closet that you were just itching to use but couldn't justify to some elected official.  Well, your revenue is at least 10% below whatever you budgeted - here's your chance to use it.  Oh wait, you didn't have an efficiency in reserve?  You used all of them?  Well, shit.  Sorry, kid. Even one year ago, I doubted anyone expected the recession to be this god awful. ... »

Doesn’t It Seem like the Media is Obsessed with Barack Obama?

By The Rogue Administrator

Quick thought: No matter what your opinion of Barack Obama is, does it ever seem like you can't go one day without hearing his name or seeing his face?  Sure, there's Politico 44, which allows users to follow long with the minutia of Obama's daily life and goings on if they'd like.  Then there's CNN's Ticker which went so far... »

Low Tax, Crushing Tax; Happy State, Sad State

By The Rogue Administrator

Social scientists have long searched for the study that could demonstrate the a concept so intuitive that it seems ridiculous to question it: the better your quality of life, the happier you are.  Well, they found it.  They also got a few other interesting tidbits from this. First, the winners of this study (the happiest): Louisiana, Florida, Hawaii, Tennessee and Arizona. ... »

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