I guess it's also true that not-so-great minds think alike

Hugo Chavez has introduced new government regulations that he says will lead to a “democratization” of the airwaves.

In related news, Democrats are still talking about reintroducing the Fairness Doctrine (no matter what they choose to call it this time) and similar government regulations that they say will lead to a democratization of the airwaves.

BOB taking another step

Why is it that the government is so hellbent on requiring licensing and certification to do everything except vote?

Now the goobers in DC want to require that a paid tax preparer get a government license before doing your taxes. More money for them, higher fees for you.

They want to regulate everything. Big (Obama) Brother is watching over you, sleep soundly.

Oh, and in a personal aside to one of my fans, it's completely appropriate to refer to the Obama administration as BOB. The novel (which I have read and is here for your enjoyment) refers to a totalitarian state that suppresses any media that doesn't support the propaganda and controls every aspect of life by using things like the Thought Police.

If that doesn't describe Obama, congress, and the Democrats to you, then somebody needs a long heart-to-heart.

Hola Y'all

There is a town in Alabama that has some Hispanic businesses. Their signs are in Spanish. The mayor wants any sign in Spanish to have an English translation as well. He says this is for public safety, saying emergency personnel can respond quicker if they can read signs and find businesses.

A Hispanic advocate responded with a proposal that all signs period be in both English and Spanish. The mayor says that is “ludicrous”.

I have to go with my gut on this one, and come down squarely on the side of less government interference. If someone wants to put a business sign up in only Spanish, or Lithuanian for that matter, it’s their business.

One thing we don’t need in this country is even MORE governmental regulations for small businesses.