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Re: “Deregulation will only lead us to disaster”
I think a great example of effective regulation is that from the FAA and NTSB of the commercial airline industry. Isn't it absolutely remarkable that with tens of thousands of domestic flights every day that there hasn't been a single fatality on a commercial flight in more than four years? We can manage to hurtle millions of these incredibly complex machines through the air at nearly 500 mph and yet not a single person dies in four years? The feat is almost entirely thanks to our government having meticulously examined every single incident involving commercial aircraft since the beginning of modern air travel. Imagine how expensive these sorts of investigations are. They involve hundreds or thousands of experts and often many years to conclude. We pay for these with tax dollars because they contribute to the public good. But upon concluding the cause of an accident, what's the next step?
Do you like the idea of flying on a plane that crashed last year due to a mechanical problem that still hasn't been fixed? If it was simply left up to the private industry to do what they want with the information, they would likely do a cost-benefit analysis to see whether they want to immediately fix the issue or maybe wait until the next maintenance cycle for their planes. Some companies may choose to ignore the information entirely. Just too expensive to fix it...worth the risk. Every time you fly, if you want to maximize your chances at survival, you'd have to research which airlines followed a good maintenance schedule before deciding on a carrier. Where would you find the maintenance records for each carrier? They of course wouldn't publicize them. The natural solution is for the federal government to create a regulation that requires all commercial air carriers fix the problem within a reasonable amount of time. There are now thousands and thousands of rules that regulate the behavior of air carriers. These are why we are blessed with the privilege of flying across this great country in less than six hours without even thinking twice about whether we're going to be in one piece upon arrival.
Re: “Sunday Night Swing”
Swing Jazz dance band, She Goes He Goes, live tonight! https://www.facebook.com/HotJazzSwing
Re: “X-Factor returns to North Chuck”
What are the dates? Tickets online shows 21 and 22nd while this article shows 22 and 23
Re: “Mark Sanford's victory is a triumph of ideology over decency”
For the record, my family landed in South Carolina in 1696, fought the Indians in the Colonial era, with Francis Marion in the Revolution, with the Confederacy in both major armies, built churches, schools and towns and has compiled a centuries long record of community leadership in education, civic life, culture and public health. My father pioneered marketing Charleston as a tourism and real estate destination in the 1960s and 1970s. I was born here, grew up here, graduated the honors college and law school at USC and have lived here as an adult, homeowner and community activist for 27 years since college Graduation. I therefore am, for what it is worth then and now, a South Carolinian, and I am as qualified as anyone to judge the character of a public figure which I have always understood, as was explained to me by men like James B. Edwards and other prominent "conservatives" to be an essential component of community and political leadership.
I am perfectly aware that Mark Sanford is not the first elected official who has stained the public trust here and elsewhere and failures can be found in both parties, however Sanford has not merely violated the standard, he has now redefined and lowered it.
I will not accept this. You may and more people did than did not.
However what I encountered on the street where I was doing political work for the loser was a rising attitude of disgust for the process and the candidates that can only make the next election even more bitter and unproductive, no matter who wins.
Re: “Folly Beach County Park could reopen this summer”
Are governments inherently evil? Do all politicians lie? Just think, if I had lied more I might have been president. A senator at the very least. Ah well, screw the environment. A park will make more jobs for bureaucrats and higher salaries for supervisors and administrators. And if it doesn't make money what the hell, the taxpayers can take up the slack. And if they lose there homes because they can't pay their taxes, so what. More jobs for bureaucrats handing out welfare. Great way to run an economy. Sometime I sure wish I had lied more.
Re: “Only a bold move will bring big biz to the Holy City”
HI TARA ----im kerm ---we talk on the radio------show -----ok for real now ----boeing is big bussiness but only in the wash state area ---these southern -states------are being used by them ------look what happend to the cape ---or the miss test facility -----or the michoud branch in new orleans --where they had over 10 thousand employes-----that was in the late -60s---70s--i see the same thing happening in charleston sc---where the state gave them--128 million it was only last week that there airplanes got ungrounded ---they are not a free enterprise there money comes ..from the usa govt----and also from foreing-----airlines ----i seen blocks --of empty high priced town houses and condos wasted after boeing ---pulled out -------ok chucktown -------keep your eyes open and your wallet in your --front pocket
Re: “Mark Sanford's victory is a triumph of ideology over decency”
why is the south ---so against--------UNIONS -----CAN ANYONE ---EXPLAIN THAT TOO ME .......?????????????
Re: “Mark Sanford's victory is a triumph of ideology over decency”
Ok Clarkie, you are right. He voluntarily came forward and said "Please, allow me to pay back the money I stole from the hard working taxpayers." (Right after his attorney told him to - I am sure he would've simply kept it otherwise). He never lied to the public - repeatedly, cheated on his wife - repeatedly and never lectured the rest of us on "family values" - repeatedly, ugh, I am plugging my ears. The man is a proven scoundrel, a hypocrite, a liar and a thief with no ethics or morals and obviously MONUMENTAL brass balls. If I kick you in the Ass as hard as I can and then say "Oops Sorry, I transgressed", you would of course say "Bless you, my child, no problem" and turn the other cheek for another boot, right Clarkie? I am a registered Republican and just can not bring myself to admire him or believe a word he says (Based on his poor track record). What is really a shame is that we could not come up with a better candidate then this proven thief and known liar. Mark Sanford has not worn a Jacket for many years! Hamilton is right.
Re: “In Benghazi show trial, Hillary Clinton must atone for George Bush's sins”
"conspiracy?" It's known that Ailes is trying to stick Benghazi to Clinton. Fox News devoted an entire day of programming to Benghazi THIS WEEK in order to gin up reaction and create sensation. It's manufactured nonsense.
Again, do you get this worked up about redacted, edited talking points for consumer-facing policy on other topics? No? Ok.
Re: “In Benghazi show trial, Hillary Clinton must atone for George Bush's sins”
hahaha It really matters very little what i want. The investigations continue. I suggest you vent your passions at those who can do something about it.
I never mentioned any conspiracy. Take a look at your posts and see who looks like
the conspiracy theorist.
I'm not paranoid. and yes I am distrustful of those we give the reigns of power. No matter the party. As an American i think we can do no less.
When i was a liberal (waste of time btw) at least we didn't accept blind trust in our elected officals just cause we might have shared some views. Its very confounding.
I would say your gonna have much bigger fish to fry as far as your conspiracy Ails theory.
If Mrs. Clinton does decide to run... She will have to face a lot of this in the primaries. I know plenty of Democratic Presidential wannabes are just rubbin their hands in glee.
I bet Biden is just drooling over the chances.
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Re: “Mark Sanford's victory is a triumph of ideology over decency”
Luckyduck, you pose a good question. I am as southern as it gets and I sort of understand but It's very hard to explain. Sort of like St. Paul's doctrine of FAITH: it takes faith to have faith. A class thing and you probably wouldn't understand. Age old snob-class effect.