School is starting up here in AZ in the next 2 weeks or so. Some go year round. Some where you are will start after Labor Day. Regardless, it is important that we heed this sage advice from Barack Obama in the 2010 State of Union Address:
"In the end, there is no program or policy that can substitute for a mother or father who will attend those parent/teacher conferences, or help with homework after dinner, or turn off the TV, put away the video games, and read to their child. I speak to you not just as a President, but as a father when I say that responsibility for our children's education must begin at home.”
Personally I don't care if someone likes Barack Obama or not, or if you dislike him because he is 1/2 Black or because he is a liberal or because you think he was born in some foreign country, one cannot argue with that statement. If you feel compelled to question that statement, I urge you to look inward and evaluate how that is possible.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Judge Susan Bolton
Judge Susan Bolton, a federal judge appointed back in the Clinton administration, has tossed a good part of SB1070. SB1070 is the controversial, but popular AZ law that tried to basically enforce federal immigration laws.
I have opined in the past that while probably mean spirited (the author of the legislation is clearly a long standing bigot), the alternative of doing nothing is worse. So far, boycotts and demonstrations have been fairly small or unproductive. In the long run, should the law be reinstated, it will probably hurt our AZ economy which is fragile at best.
My hope continues to be that the Democrats and Republicans that we elected will do their job and fix the immigration laws and situation.
The judge allowed some parts of the law to take effect, but the teeth are gone. I feel certain that millions will be spent on both sides to fight this all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The waste of money and divisive nature of the law and the halting of enactment are all unreasonable. We should all call our legislative representatives and telling them to fix immigration.
I have opined in the past that while probably mean spirited (the author of the legislation is clearly a long standing bigot), the alternative of doing nothing is worse. So far, boycotts and demonstrations have been fairly small or unproductive. In the long run, should the law be reinstated, it will probably hurt our AZ economy which is fragile at best.
My hope continues to be that the Democrats and Republicans that we elected will do their job and fix the immigration laws and situation.
The judge allowed some parts of the law to take effect, but the teeth are gone. I feel certain that millions will be spent on both sides to fight this all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The waste of money and divisive nature of the law and the halting of enactment are all unreasonable. We should all call our legislative representatives and telling them to fix immigration.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
"Republicans Block...."
Type the following: "Republicans block..." into Google. You get 119,000 hits. Now some might argue that they need to block all of this change and oversight. I disagree but I understand why some might say that.
However, at some point don't you have to have something like "Republicans think of a new idea?"
Page 1:
Republicans Block:
Campaign finance reform
tax on oil profits
Big oil bailout bill
Action on financial regulatory bill
#2 Interior Department nominee
Unemployment benefits
That was just page one. When did my Republican party become the party of blockers instead of the party of ideas? Totally unreasonable and embarrassing.
However, at some point don't you have to have something like "Republicans think of a new idea?"
Page 1:
Republicans Block:
Campaign finance reform
tax on oil profits
Big oil bailout bill
Action on financial regulatory bill
#2 Interior Department nominee
Unemployment benefits
That was just page one. When did my Republican party become the party of blockers instead of the party of ideas? Totally unreasonable and embarrassing.
Tragic Story
Here is the story, sans names because they don't matter. AZ HS kids go to CA and on the way home a tire blows and the SUV rolls over. One kid dies later, one is okay, one girl is dead at the scene and one is still alive but in critical condition.
Got the picture? Not good.
The girl who is dead and the girl in critical condition are then mis-identified. They kind of look alike. The family who thinks their daughter is dead is planning the funeral when they figure out that their daughter is the girl who is alive. The girl in the hospital is really their daughter.
The family of the dead girl had been holding a vigil for the girl in the hospital as they mistakenly thought she was theirs. The mother thought something was wrong but couldn't bring herself to believe. The father, remembered that his daughter had a scar on her stomach and the girl lying in the hospital bed didn't.
Geez, that is confusing and just adds to the terribleness of the tragedy.
I suppose next will come a law suit against someone for making a mistake. I hope not as that would be unreasonable. The girl is dead, would have been dead, the other girl's life is probably destroyed along with the driver who was unhurt. 2 dead, 1 terribly hurt and yet might die, and 1 basically okay. No lawsuit will change that.
Got the picture? Not good.
The girl who is dead and the girl in critical condition are then mis-identified. They kind of look alike. The family who thinks their daughter is dead is planning the funeral when they figure out that their daughter is the girl who is alive. The girl in the hospital is really their daughter.
The family of the dead girl had been holding a vigil for the girl in the hospital as they mistakenly thought she was theirs. The mother thought something was wrong but couldn't bring herself to believe. The father, remembered that his daughter had a scar on her stomach and the girl lying in the hospital bed didn't.
Geez, that is confusing and just adds to the terribleness of the tragedy.
I suppose next will come a law suit against someone for making a mistake. I hope not as that would be unreasonable. The girl is dead, would have been dead, the other girl's life is probably destroyed along with the driver who was unhurt. 2 dead, 1 terribly hurt and yet might die, and 1 basically okay. No lawsuit will change that.
Ford
Two times in a week I feel compelled to espouse the praises of Ford Motor Co. They are rolling out this fall the new Explorer which is now built on a car frame, has only 6 cylinders and gets much better gas mileage.
Perhaps we are starting to get the whole problem of excessive size in everything. Too big houses, cars, appetites, etc. result in nothing good.
Good for Ford. If this keeps up, I might have to change my mind about buying American made cars. Fortunately, I don't have to decide any time soon.
Way to go Ford - perfectly reasonable.
Perhaps we are starting to get the whole problem of excessive size in everything. Too big houses, cars, appetites, etc. result in nothing good.
Good for Ford. If this keeps up, I might have to change my mind about buying American made cars. Fortunately, I don't have to decide any time soon.
Way to go Ford - perfectly reasonable.
WikiLeaks
Is this leaking of info really necessary? I understand free press and all, and support it. But when it potentially jeopardizes our young men and women in "theater", then I think a free press isn't really helpful.
So what if the info isn't new or particularly revealing. I doubt that the folks over at WikiLeaks knew that. I wonder if the person who posted them had a child serving in the military if they would have still put the info out?
I think we all know the answer to that one.
I wonder if it is treason when they figure out who leaked the docs to WikiLeaks in the first place? Do they still hang traitors.
I remember a few years ago, some guy at the VA losing a hard drive, and someone from the FBI or CIA as well. Now the military. Are we just that incapable of securing information from wandering eyes and inquiring minds?
So what if the info isn't new or particularly revealing. I doubt that the folks over at WikiLeaks knew that. I wonder if the person who posted them had a child serving in the military if they would have still put the info out?
I think we all know the answer to that one.
I wonder if it is treason when they figure out who leaked the docs to WikiLeaks in the first place? Do they still hang traitors.
I remember a few years ago, some guy at the VA losing a hard drive, and someone from the FBI or CIA as well. Now the military. Are we just that incapable of securing information from wandering eyes and inquiring minds?
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Carbon Credits
The senate doesn't have the stomach to take on the whole carbon credits thing. Not good news for Obama, or for the air we breathe. But a necessary decision, or non-decision if you will.
There is only so much the country can tackle right now. We need to revisit the crazy mortgage situation, get the health care and financial packages launched, try to finish a couple of wars, etc.
That is plenty. Reasonable decision for the senate to do nothing - for now.
In the mean time Ford is leading the way. That is hard for me to say. But they are going to price their luxury hybrid car (MXL) at the same price as the gasoline only version. Hopefully this will carry over to other models and makers. The car will get more than twice the MPG than the gas only version.
There is only so much the country can tackle right now. We need to revisit the crazy mortgage situation, get the health care and financial packages launched, try to finish a couple of wars, etc.
That is plenty. Reasonable decision for the senate to do nothing - for now.
In the mean time Ford is leading the way. That is hard for me to say. But they are going to price their luxury hybrid car (MXL) at the same price as the gasoline only version. Hopefully this will carry over to other models and makers. The car will get more than twice the MPG than the gas only version.
Charles Rangel
Another member of congress - Rep. Charles Rangel has been charged by a congressional committee of corruption. Proof positive that it doesn't matter what party they come from, Rangel is a Democrat, they just seem to believe they are above the law.
Now they get to spend more money to hold what is equivelant to a trial.
Unreasonable- he should just resign.
Now they get to spend more money to hold what is equivelant to a trial.
Unreasonable- he should just resign.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Civil Discourse
No wonder this country can't get past race as an issue. The civil discourse is totally broken.
I don't know what to make of the Shirley Shirrod situation.
Some right wing group apparently aired a cut up version of something she recorded a few months ago as he recounted her struggles with race 20 plus years ago. What they played made it sound like she withheld assistance from a White family farm all those years ago. Fox, supposedly are real media outlet, didn't question the source and just played it. Shameful.
The White House, fear bubbling to the surface, then pressured the USDA to fire Ms. Shirrod. Had she said, and in fact done what it sounded like, she should have been fired. However, it turns out that the "cut and paste" made her look like the exact opposite of what she is.
Then reports that the White family said they would have lost their farm if it wasn't for Ms. Shirrod's work. So now the White House has had to apologize to her.
But, does she get her job back? It is crazy that a "news" agency can cut up a track like that and make the woman sound like a racist pig and she loses her job. It is crazy that the Obama Administration feels pressured to remove someone without vetting the source better.
No civil discourse going on in this country - totally unreasonable.
In the mean time, the economy continues to struggle, the border is porous, the Diamondbacks stink in baseball, the oil well is leaking, and the European economy is worse than ours. And what are we paying attention to? The lunacy caused by unscrupulous political machines who care nothing for America.
Did I already say, "Unreasonable?"
I don't know what to make of the Shirley Shirrod situation.
Some right wing group apparently aired a cut up version of something she recorded a few months ago as he recounted her struggles with race 20 plus years ago. What they played made it sound like she withheld assistance from a White family farm all those years ago. Fox, supposedly are real media outlet, didn't question the source and just played it. Shameful.
The White House, fear bubbling to the surface, then pressured the USDA to fire Ms. Shirrod. Had she said, and in fact done what it sounded like, she should have been fired. However, it turns out that the "cut and paste" made her look like the exact opposite of what she is.
Then reports that the White family said they would have lost their farm if it wasn't for Ms. Shirrod's work. So now the White House has had to apologize to her.
But, does she get her job back? It is crazy that a "news" agency can cut up a track like that and make the woman sound like a racist pig and she loses her job. It is crazy that the Obama Administration feels pressured to remove someone without vetting the source better.
No civil discourse going on in this country - totally unreasonable.
In the mean time, the economy continues to struggle, the border is porous, the Diamondbacks stink in baseball, the oil well is leaking, and the European economy is worse than ours. And what are we paying attention to? The lunacy caused by unscrupulous political machines who care nothing for America.
Did I already say, "Unreasonable?"
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Goldman
My last rant, a few hours ago, about the bankers and financial regulations has just been validated! I suppose I shouldn't feel to pumped because I didn't really think of this on my own.
I have heard some people say they didn't think the bankers were at fault in the economic tragedy. Today, Goldman proved otherwise. It is ludicrous to give bankers and mortgage financiers a pass - they have destroyed millions of people's lives.
They agreed to pay $550M in fines and restitution, for the debacle of moving thousands of client's money ($1B worth) to hedge fund dude John Paulson. Mr. Paulson is cited as a "billionaire" leading one to ask, how many billions do you need?
Paulson skates (unreasonable) because he didn't do the wrong. GC did the wrong and now they will pay. Totally reasonable.
I have heard some people say they didn't think the bankers were at fault in the economic tragedy. Today, Goldman proved otherwise. It is ludicrous to give bankers and mortgage financiers a pass - they have destroyed millions of people's lives.
They agreed to pay $550M in fines and restitution, for the debacle of moving thousands of client's money ($1B worth) to hedge fund dude John Paulson. Mr. Paulson is cited as a "billionaire" leading one to ask, how many billions do you need?
Paulson skates (unreasonable) because he didn't do the wrong. GC did the wrong and now they will pay. Totally reasonable.
Financial Wish
What I wish is this: that the financial regulations passed today and sent to President Obama for signature didn't need to be passed.
Unfortunately, these rogue, really rich, old White men destroyed our economy. Yes they got a huge assist from Americans who took out ridiculous loans, 2nd mortgages to buy SUVs they couldn't afford, and failed to save money for a rainy day.
The bankers and mortgage lenders, no matter how you slice it, were at the root of the evil that took place. Not sure how they sleep at night.
George Bush deregulated them and then seemed perplexed that they ran roughshod over all of us. Actually, I agreed with GB about deregulation - it seems like a good idea. However, he clearly saw that it was going badly and should have acted presidential and put a halt to it. Instead, he let it get out of hand, "too big to fail" became part of our lexicon, and GW sent Henry Paulson to congress to bail them out.
Obama, despite bonuses being paid to these criminals, allowed the bail out to continue. I think he had no choice. I think the Stimulus package hasn't had the desired result although it is hard to prove a negative - without the bailouts and stimulus, the recession would have been worse.
In the end, you cannot trust the bankers and mortgage people to do the right thing, thus the regulations are necessary. Too bad but unbridled greed is a bad thing. Think Goldman moving $1B of their customer's money to one man. They made $50M on that transaction. Only reasonable to regulate.
Unfortunately, these rogue, really rich, old White men destroyed our economy. Yes they got a huge assist from Americans who took out ridiculous loans, 2nd mortgages to buy SUVs they couldn't afford, and failed to save money for a rainy day.
The bankers and mortgage lenders, no matter how you slice it, were at the root of the evil that took place. Not sure how they sleep at night.
George Bush deregulated them and then seemed perplexed that they ran roughshod over all of us. Actually, I agreed with GB about deregulation - it seems like a good idea. However, he clearly saw that it was going badly and should have acted presidential and put a halt to it. Instead, he let it get out of hand, "too big to fail" became part of our lexicon, and GW sent Henry Paulson to congress to bail them out.
Obama, despite bonuses being paid to these criminals, allowed the bail out to continue. I think he had no choice. I think the Stimulus package hasn't had the desired result although it is hard to prove a negative - without the bailouts and stimulus, the recession would have been worse.
In the end, you cannot trust the bankers and mortgage people to do the right thing, thus the regulations are necessary. Too bad but unbridled greed is a bad thing. Think Goldman moving $1B of their customer's money to one man. They made $50M on that transaction. Only reasonable to regulate.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Jesse Jackson
Jesse Jackson is another blowhard racist. Sort of an opposite of Rush Limbaugh. Both prone to make ridiculous statements and inflame hatred among their followers.
Jesse is center stage today - Rush is busy trying to reconfigure is golf swing - as he weighs in on the LeBron James situation. He likened Cleveland Cavaliers' owner Dan Gilbert to a slave owner and LeBron to a slave. Since slaves were unpaid, it is safe to say that LeBron earned more last year from Dan Gilbert than all slaves in all of American history.
Jesse does a disservice to the actual slaves who really were mistreated, jailed, raped, killed, etc. Mr. Gilbert acted like a child and will pay the piper for his histrionics. Jesse added nothing to the debate or public discourse. As usual, Jesse is totally unreasonable.
Jesse is center stage today - Rush is busy trying to reconfigure is golf swing - as he weighs in on the LeBron James situation. He likened Cleveland Cavaliers' owner Dan Gilbert to a slave owner and LeBron to a slave. Since slaves were unpaid, it is safe to say that LeBron earned more last year from Dan Gilbert than all slaves in all of American history.
Jesse does a disservice to the actual slaves who really were mistreated, jailed, raped, killed, etc. Mr. Gilbert acted like a child and will pay the piper for his histrionics. Jesse added nothing to the debate or public discourse. As usual, Jesse is totally unreasonable.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Oakland - The New Detroit
A police officer of the BART system in the bay area shot a man waiting at the depot. This was quite some time ago. The officer, Johannes Mehserle, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. Mehserle is a White man, and his victim, Oscar Grant, was a young Black father. Some how this officer thought he was grabbing his taser and instead grabbed his gun and killed the man.
Tragic accident? The story sounds goofy to me, seems like a trained officer could tell the difference, but I imagine that the heat of the moment can be difficult for officers. The jury gave him a pass on murder and manslaughter, and settled on the lesser charge of involuntary manslaughter.
Again, tragic event, no matter what happened.
However, for reasons only known to the goof balls in Oakland - the residents "protested" by burning things and breaking into stores and stealing things. Apparently the shoes they stole from the FootLocker will help make the wrong a right. Huh?
I remember Detroit burning down the city to protest in the past, or even to celebrate when their basketball team won. What is the deal?
What is clear in Oakland is this - some people were probably upset, perhaps rightly (I don't know) but others used it as an excuse to steal stuff and act like thugs. They don't give a damn about Oscar Grant, his child, his mother, his fiance, or Oakland for that matter. They care about free shoes! Totally unreasonable.
Tragic accident? The story sounds goofy to me, seems like a trained officer could tell the difference, but I imagine that the heat of the moment can be difficult for officers. The jury gave him a pass on murder and manslaughter, and settled on the lesser charge of involuntary manslaughter.
Again, tragic event, no matter what happened.
However, for reasons only known to the goof balls in Oakland - the residents "protested" by burning things and breaking into stores and stealing things. Apparently the shoes they stole from the FootLocker will help make the wrong a right. Huh?
I remember Detroit burning down the city to protest in the past, or even to celebrate when their basketball team won. What is the deal?
What is clear in Oakland is this - some people were probably upset, perhaps rightly (I don't know) but others used it as an excuse to steal stuff and act like thugs. They don't give a damn about Oscar Grant, his child, his mother, his fiance, or Oakland for that matter. They care about free shoes! Totally unreasonable.
LeBron James
I admit that I watched the LeBron show on ESPN last night. Seemed like a really bad idea. I didn't think LeBron looked too comfortable - perhaps even a little embarrassed. Too bad for Cleveland - this will hurt their already crappy economy.
However, he has a right to go wherever he wants. I guess the Cavalier's owner, Dan Gilbert, doesn't think so. He posted a very nasty letter on his web site. Craziness from a successful businessman. They need to take away his access.
He sounded like a baby. He will have a difficult time getting any real players to go to Cleveland again. Totally unreasonable.
However, he has a right to go wherever he wants. I guess the Cavalier's owner, Dan Gilbert, doesn't think so. He posted a very nasty letter on his web site. Craziness from a successful businessman. They need to take away his access.
He sounded like a baby. He will have a difficult time getting any real players to go to Cleveland again. Totally unreasonable.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Various Ramblings Again
Immigration continues to bring out some of the worst in this country. The U.S. government has filed suit against AZ for the 1070 law. Foolishness - Mr. President, just forget about politics and elections and work with both sides to come up with a sensible plan. While not simple - it is doable! Use your skills.
As to the other side of immigration idiocy - look no further than AZ - surprise surprise. Gov. Jan Brewer stated that we all know most of the illegals crossing the border are drug runners. Ugh! empirical data is apparently lacking in this area since arrests, etc. are so haphazard. Thus she gets away with this tripe. Add to this - Barry Wong, a republican running for AZ Corporation Commission is now advocating that electric companies shut off the power to illegal's households. It is 110 degree here and how does Mr. Wong know that there isn't an American living in that household too? One on a respirator etc. He doesn't - just more silly rhetoric to sound tough on immigration and garner votes from unthinking people.
Michael Vick can't stand prosperity - loses his $100M contract from Atlanta, loses his freedom, and is basically vilified by nearly every credible person and organization. Yet, he paid his debt to society and was hired by the Philadelphia Eagles last year as a backup quarterback. He is scheduled to make $5M this year. Now he has a birthday party at a bar and one of his fellow cons is there and gets shot. Yes, shot! These guys sure know how to throw a party! He is not supposed to be in contact with his fellow felons. Seems clear and easy to follow. Not in Michael's case.
Oil, Oil everywhere. Now on the shores of Texas. Can't wait for the super sucker ship to get here. Supposedly it can grab thousands of gallons of oily water, filter it and return the water back to the ocean. Hurry up!
The AZ Diamondbacks fired their GM and coach. They should have kept the last coach and perhaps they wouldn't have this problem. At a minimum they wouldn't be paying the one they just fired for the next 3 1/2 years. They owe the GM for the next 6 years. Geez.
Dana College in Nebraska was founded in the 1880s or so. It is basically bankrupt. A group of investors cut a deal to purchase it, keep the mission of the college intact, and to grow it so that it can once again thrive. The accrediting body, called the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association denied the change and now the school's Board of Trustees have announced that it will close. Geez.
Favre is coming back! Okay, that is just a guess, but he has been throwing a football to those HS kids again. Vikings 2, Packers 0. (I hope that is not the case AGAIN, but.......)
I am wondering where all of the "supporters" of 1070 are? Those who live in other states I mean. They are not vacationing in AZ. It is kind of hot, and not just in terms of temperature either.
World Cup soccer is nearly over - along with those annoying horns that have basically ruined the "Beautiful Game" for a casual observer like myself. Annoying is an understatement.
Hank Haney, Tiger Woods recent coach, has a program called the Haney Project on Golf Channel. He tried to fix Ray Romano and Charles Barkley. Funny stuff. Now he is trying to fix Rush Limbaugh. No more watching for Jeff - unless Mr. Haney can fix his bigoted mouth!
Totally unreasonable.
As to the other side of immigration idiocy - look no further than AZ - surprise surprise. Gov. Jan Brewer stated that we all know most of the illegals crossing the border are drug runners. Ugh! empirical data is apparently lacking in this area since arrests, etc. are so haphazard. Thus she gets away with this tripe. Add to this - Barry Wong, a republican running for AZ Corporation Commission is now advocating that electric companies shut off the power to illegal's households. It is 110 degree here and how does Mr. Wong know that there isn't an American living in that household too? One on a respirator etc. He doesn't - just more silly rhetoric to sound tough on immigration and garner votes from unthinking people.
Michael Vick can't stand prosperity - loses his $100M contract from Atlanta, loses his freedom, and is basically vilified by nearly every credible person and organization. Yet, he paid his debt to society and was hired by the Philadelphia Eagles last year as a backup quarterback. He is scheduled to make $5M this year. Now he has a birthday party at a bar and one of his fellow cons is there and gets shot. Yes, shot! These guys sure know how to throw a party! He is not supposed to be in contact with his fellow felons. Seems clear and easy to follow. Not in Michael's case.
Oil, Oil everywhere. Now on the shores of Texas. Can't wait for the super sucker ship to get here. Supposedly it can grab thousands of gallons of oily water, filter it and return the water back to the ocean. Hurry up!
The AZ Diamondbacks fired their GM and coach. They should have kept the last coach and perhaps they wouldn't have this problem. At a minimum they wouldn't be paying the one they just fired for the next 3 1/2 years. They owe the GM for the next 6 years. Geez.
Dana College in Nebraska was founded in the 1880s or so. It is basically bankrupt. A group of investors cut a deal to purchase it, keep the mission of the college intact, and to grow it so that it can once again thrive. The accrediting body, called the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association denied the change and now the school's Board of Trustees have announced that it will close. Geez.
Favre is coming back! Okay, that is just a guess, but he has been throwing a football to those HS kids again. Vikings 2, Packers 0. (I hope that is not the case AGAIN, but.......)
I am wondering where all of the "supporters" of 1070 are? Those who live in other states I mean. They are not vacationing in AZ. It is kind of hot, and not just in terms of temperature either.
World Cup soccer is nearly over - along with those annoying horns that have basically ruined the "Beautiful Game" for a casual observer like myself. Annoying is an understatement.
Hank Haney, Tiger Woods recent coach, has a program called the Haney Project on Golf Channel. He tried to fix Ray Romano and Charles Barkley. Funny stuff. Now he is trying to fix Rush Limbaugh. No more watching for Jeff - unless Mr. Haney can fix his bigoted mouth!
Totally unreasonable.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
California Dreamin'
Jaycee Dugard is the 30 year old woman from CA that was abducted by a couple of nut jobs when she was 11. She was raised in a bunch of tents in the backyard and ultimately had children from the man who kidnapped her.
She was found about a year ago after having lived quite close to her real home. Bizarre.
Now, CA has agreed to pay her $20M dollars because they failed to find her despite several visits to the home. Apparently they never looked in the backyard and thus she was held much longer than perhaps was necessary.
Sounds like a wonderful ending. However, the state of CA doesn't have $20M to be paying to her. Why are the citizens of CA paying this money - they didn't kidnap and impregnate her. Yes, the police and probation people screwed up - tragically. They should be fired for incompetence and dereliction of duty. But there just isn't any money for this type of thing. Where does it end?
Not reasonable.
She was found about a year ago after having lived quite close to her real home. Bizarre.
Now, CA has agreed to pay her $20M dollars because they failed to find her despite several visits to the home. Apparently they never looked in the backyard and thus she was held much longer than perhaps was necessary.
Sounds like a wonderful ending. However, the state of CA doesn't have $20M to be paying to her. Why are the citizens of CA paying this money - they didn't kidnap and impregnate her. Yes, the police and probation people screwed up - tragically. They should be fired for incompetence and dereliction of duty. But there just isn't any money for this type of thing. Where does it end?
Not reasonable.
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