And while we're at it, get rid of the FDA too

You gotta love this.

"Mercury Found in High Fructose Corn Syrup
January 28, 2009
Quantities of mercury have been found in high fructose corn syrup, the ingredient that has replaced sugar in many of our processed foods. Reports have also come out that the FDA knew about traces of the toxic substance in food, and sat on the information. This news comes out just as we've learned that the peanut butter factory responsible for the salmonella outbreak has a storied history of health violations."

"Mercury is toxic in all its forms," said IATP's David Wallinga, M.D.,
and a co-author in both studies. "Given how much high fructose corn
syrup is consumed by children, it could be a significant additional
source of mercury never before considered. We are calling for
immediate changes by industry and the FDA to help stop this avoidable
mercury contamination of the food supply."

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So tell me, who is the FDA protecting? It certainly isn't you or me. It appears that the processes and fees paid to the FDA is simply in place to generate income - because too often they "approve" of foods and medications that are harful and not fully tested. Then, when they *do* get information like mercury in corn syrup, they sit on it until someone finds out.

Let's get rid of them along with the Dems and Republicans. I'm beginning to sound like an anarchist, I know. But if these are the people we've put in place to protect the public well-being, I'd suggest our well-being is not doing so well.

PS - I'm a little disappointed nobody fired back at my last post. Are we all waiting for Obama to save us?!

How's that for change?

According to a USA Today article:

"All six of the law and accounting firms hired by the Treasury Department to help manage the $700 billion financial bailout have clients who received the federal money, contracting and regulatory records show."

I don't know about you, but I'm sure welcoming the change.

Bah. Kick 'em all out - Republicans/Democrats. There ain't a dime's worth of difference between 'em...

It's only -4 degrees

I woke up this morning and thought "Man, this house is cold." I poured a cup of coffee and dreaded having to go outside to start my car this morning to get to work, and wished the long winter was over. This is probably one of the most common feelings for anyone who lives in this frozen waste/wonder-land called Minnesota in January.

But I was happy and somewhat encouraged to look at the thermometer outside and see that it was only 4 degrees below zero. I thought "Eh, that's not so bad, I must just be extra warm getting out of bed today."

That's when I realized that I was truly a Minnesotan. Four degrees below zero is officially "not that bad" from my perspective. Oh man, I need a vacation...