45th President of the United States, Donald Trump (Vol. 10)
Discussion
Castrol for a knave said:
A few things intrigue me. The whole "small government" thing.
I get people don't want a command economy, but small government gives way to big business. A good example was an article in this month's Atlantic, about Erin Brokovich.
The thrust of the article was that legislation is so weak, and what there is, still only recent, so that companies simply save $$$ by dumping waste, not maintaining infrastructure etc. The result is numerous towns across the US where drinking water is contaminated, to the point of almost Soviet levels of cancers, increased child mortality and ill health.
That's what small government means, every man and his dog in a race to the bottom to save a few quid.
The small govt thing often shifts the burden to the states.I get people don't want a command economy, but small government gives way to big business. A good example was an article in this month's Atlantic, about Erin Brokovich.
The thrust of the article was that legislation is so weak, and what there is, still only recent, so that companies simply save $$$ by dumping waste, not maintaining infrastructure etc. The result is numerous towns across the US where drinking water is contaminated, to the point of almost Soviet levels of cancers, increased child mortality and ill health.
That's what small government means, every man and his dog in a race to the bottom to save a few quid.
e.g. Vehicle Inspections (MOTs) which vary by state (?) and creates a complex web of legality once you start moving cars between states.
Culturally the US seems to equate a federal standard with big govt, which isn't always the case. You can have a small govt setting good standards for states to execute against.
Seat belt laws are another example. Mandated that they are fitted. Some states don't mandate any usage.
Castrol for a knave said:
A few things intrigue me. The whole "small government" thing.
I get people don't want a command economy, but small government gives way to big business. A good example was an article in this month's Atlantic, about Erin Brokovich.
The thrust of the article was that legislation is so weak, and what there is, still only recent, so that companies simply save $$$ by dumping waste, not maintaining infrastructure etc. The result is numerous towns across the US where drinking water is contaminated, to the point of almost Soviet levels of cancers, increased child mortality and ill health.
That's what small government means, every man and his dog in a race to the bottom to save a few quid.
Big government doesn't do any better then.I get people don't want a command economy, but small government gives way to big business. A good example was an article in this month's Atlantic, about Erin Brokovich.
The thrust of the article was that legislation is so weak, and what there is, still only recent, so that companies simply save $$$ by dumping waste, not maintaining infrastructure etc. The result is numerous towns across the US where drinking water is contaminated, to the point of almost Soviet levels of cancers, increased child mortality and ill health.
That's what small government means, every man and his dog in a race to the bottom to save a few quid.
BlackWidow13 said:
MrsMiggins said:
Argleton said:
Make America Great Again!
Haven't they had to change it to 'Make America great again, again' due to the absolute s
tshow that has been the last 4 years? 
Dr Jekyll said:
Castrol for a knave said:
A few things intrigue me. The whole "small government" thing.
I get people don't want a command economy, but small government gives way to big business. A good example was an article in this month's Atlantic, about Erin Brokovich.
The thrust of the article was that legislation is so weak, and what there is, still only recent, so that companies simply save $$$ by dumping waste, not maintaining infrastructure etc. The result is numerous towns across the US where drinking water is contaminated, to the point of almost Soviet levels of cancers, increased child mortality and ill health.
That's what small government means, every man and his dog in a race to the bottom to save a few quid.
Big government doesn't do any better then.I get people don't want a command economy, but small government gives way to big business. A good example was an article in this month's Atlantic, about Erin Brokovich.
The thrust of the article was that legislation is so weak, and what there is, still only recent, so that companies simply save $$$ by dumping waste, not maintaining infrastructure etc. The result is numerous towns across the US where drinking water is contaminated, to the point of almost Soviet levels of cancers, increased child mortality and ill health.
That's what small government means, every man and his dog in a race to the bottom to save a few quid.
Kinky said:
I've just seen about the WH Science Office and their press release today, highlighting Trumps 1st term accomplishments with regards to science.
And the top accomplishment ........ "ending the COVID-19 pandemic"
At the same time, the 7-day average is at it's highest ever!
What can even be said And the top accomplishment ........ "ending the COVID-19 pandemic"
At the same time, the 7-day average is at it's highest ever!
Kinky said:
I've just seen about the WH Science Office and their press release today, highlighting Trumps 1st term accomplishments with regards to science.
And the top accomplishment ........ "ending the COVID-19 pandemic"
At the same time, the 7-day average is at it's highest ever!
As I've said before, panto season has started early this year.And the top accomplishment ........ "ending the COVID-19 pandemic"
At the same time, the 7-day average is at it's highest ever!
It would be funny if it wasn't so tragic.
Kinky said:
I've just seen about the WH Science Office and their press release today, highlighting Trumps 1st term accomplishments with regards to science.
And the top accomplishment ........ "ending the COVID-19 pandemic"
At the same time, the 7-day average is at it's highest ever!
We’re back in the USSA!And the top accomplishment ........ "ending the COVID-19 pandemic"
At the same time, the 7-day average is at it's highest ever!
Dr Jekyll said:
Castrol for a knave said:
A few things intrigue me. The whole "small government" thing.
I get people don't want a command economy, but small government gives way to big business. A good example was an article in this month's Atlantic, about Erin Brokovich.
The thrust of the article was that legislation is so weak, and what there is, still only recent, so that companies simply save $$$ by dumping waste, not maintaining infrastructure etc. The result is numerous towns across the US where drinking water is contaminated, to the point of almost Soviet levels of cancers, increased child mortality and ill health.
That's what small government means, every man and his dog in a race to the bottom to save a few quid.
Big government doesn't do any better then.I get people don't want a command economy, but small government gives way to big business. A good example was an article in this month's Atlantic, about Erin Brokovich.
The thrust of the article was that legislation is so weak, and what there is, still only recent, so that companies simply save $$$ by dumping waste, not maintaining infrastructure etc. The result is numerous towns across the US where drinking water is contaminated, to the point of almost Soviet levels of cancers, increased child mortality and ill health.
That's what small government means, every man and his dog in a race to the bottom to save a few quid.
https://youtu.be/9WfZuNceFDM
From the wonderful creators of South park I believe. If you get past the puppetry the actual footage manipulation is quite scary.
From the wonderful creators of South park I believe. If you get past the puppetry the actual footage manipulation is quite scary.
Kinky said:
I've just seen about the WH Science Office and their press release today, highlighting Trumps 1st term accomplishments with regards to science.
And the top accomplishment ........ "ending the COVID-19 pandemic"
At the same time, the 7-day average is at it's highest ever!
Link to the document https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020...And the top accomplishment ........ "ending the COVID-19 pandemic"
At the same time, the 7-day average is at it's highest ever!
RichTT said:
https://youtu.be/9WfZuNceFDM
From the wonderful creators of South park I believe. If you get past the puppetry the actual footage manipulation is quite scary.
That Julie Andrews is perfect.From the wonderful creators of South park I believe. If you get past the puppetry the actual footage manipulation is quite scary.
MX5Biologist said:
Countdown said:
Dr Jekyll said:
Castrol for a knave said:
A few things intrigue me. The whole "small government" thing.
I get people don't want a command economy, but small government gives way to big business. A good example was an article in this month's Atlantic, about Erin Brokovich.
The thrust of the article was that legislation is so weak, and what there is, still only recent, so that companies simply save $$$ by dumping waste, not maintaining infrastructure etc. The result is numerous towns across the US where drinking water is contaminated, to the point of almost Soviet levels of cancers, increased child mortality and ill health.
That's what small government means, every man and his dog in a race to the bottom to save a few quid.
Big government doesn't do any better then.I get people don't want a command economy, but small government gives way to big business. A good example was an article in this month's Atlantic, about Erin Brokovich.
The thrust of the article was that legislation is so weak, and what there is, still only recent, so that companies simply save $$$ by dumping waste, not maintaining infrastructure etc. The result is numerous towns across the US where drinking water is contaminated, to the point of almost Soviet levels of cancers, increased child mortality and ill health.
That's what small government means, every man and his dog in a race to the bottom to save a few quid.
https://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.INADEQUATE...
US had 746 deaths.
Pesticide contamination of drinking water is a problem in Western Europe, including the UK:
https://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators...
Blue baby syndrome is elevated in London-Essex due to run off of nitrate fertilizers off fields. Water in the South East is heavily recycled, compunding the issue.
Drinking water contamination by trihalomethanes is responsible for 5% of bladder cancers in Europe. The countries exceeding trihalomethane concentrations are Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom. Contamination arises because of the way Europe tries to disinfect municipal drinking water. The biggest cluster of bladder cancer is in Spain and the UK.
stevesingo said:
Kinky said:
I've just seen about the WH Science Office and their press release today, highlighting Trumps 1st term accomplishments with regards to science.
And the top accomplishment ........ "ending the COVID-19 pandemic"
At the same time, the 7-day average is at it's highest ever!
Link to the document https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020...And the top accomplishment ........ "ending the COVID-19 pandemic"
At the same time, the 7-day average is at it's highest ever!
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