When the “best person for the job” is the one who best maintains political power, you wind up with an inept, ineffectual and corrupt government.
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Six in 10 Workers Hold No Hope of Receiving Social Security
Six in 10 Americans who have not yet retired believe they will get no Social Security benefits when they retire, more pessimistic than at any time since Gallup began asking this question in 1989. Similarly, retired Americans are now significantly more likely than they were five years ago to believe their existing Social Security benefits will eventually be cut.
Running red light in Columbus OH $95, proving in court that you didn’t run red light also $95.
According to Columbus policy, a driver has to pay $95 to have a hearing. If the driver does not pay, he or she loses. If he or she pays late, the payment rises to $120 and the driver could wind up at collections.
Ladies night is now shaved leg night
Three months ago, the city of Gainesville sent letters to the 115 alcohol-serving establishments in the city limits informing owners that so-called ladies night drink specials would, from that point on, be considered a violation of the city’s anti-discrimination ordinance, reports The Gainesville Sun.
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