I feel like I should put something up here about Hurricane Irene, which is slamming into parts of the East Coast and which is likely to do much damage before we say Good Night to Irene. I feel bad for folks who are sitting there (or evacuating), worrying what it's going to do to their lives. This kind of thing always makes me a bit angry about the resources we waste in this country on silly issues that do not threaten lives and homes and security. We can do less in times of tragedy because of deficits and debts and the general squandering.
And Ron Paul keeps wanting to do away with FEMA, which has saved so many lives and homes. I think I have now officially lost even my grudging respect for Dr. Paul's adherence to principles.