We'll see how big a infrastructure bill gets pushed through, I'm skeptical on it in general and on it being able to get through reconciliation.
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Originally posted by iam416 View PostSince Chairman Joe is about to push through a ginormous infrastructure bill, it's worth asking why on earth our infrastructure needs improved given how much we spend on it? This article is shorter but relies on a longer paper that is cited and available for download. Both are worth the read: https://reason.com/2021/03/25/why-do...an-it-used-to/
One of the key conclusions is that the power of the "citizen voice" increased significantly in the early 1970s making it much easier for folks who wished to preserve their status quo to do so. That essentially made building infrastructure in wealthier areas much more costly (whereas prior to 1970 there was no statistically signifcant correlation between cost and income of the area where the build was occuring).
As we all agree that the current fiscal policy is "unsustainable" and that any infratstructure bill needs funded, I think it wise to consider ways to reduce the costs associated with providing the actual necessary infrastructure.
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Meanwhile a former Company executive is sending round a demo tape. Seeking exposure and new opportunities.
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Originally posted by iam416 View PostSince Chairman Joe is about to push through a ginormous infrastructure bill, it's worth asking why on earth our infrastructure needs improved given how much we spend on it? This article is shorter but relies on a longer paper that is cited and available for download. Both are worth the read: https://reason.com/2021/03/25/why-do...an-it-used-to/
One of the key conclusions is that the power of the "citizen voice" increased significantly in the early 1970s making it much easier for folks who wished to preserve their status quo to do so. That essentially made building infrastructure in wealthier areas much more costly (whereas prior to 1970 there was no statistically signifcant correlation between cost and income of the area where the build was occuring).
As we all agree that the current fiscal policy is "unsustainable" and that any infratstructure bill needs funded, I think it wise to consider ways to reduce the costs associated with providing the actual necessary infrastructure.
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Originally posted by Hannibal View Post
We built our country's interstate highway system and the program that put a man on the moon with government spending that was a much smaller portion of GDP than it is now. It's incredible how little effectiveness we get out of our government for how deeply in debt it is.
I don't think it's particularly objectionable to recognize the current state of affairs. I'm leery of using one-off weird examples, but I think the California super train project is emblematic of the issues we're talking about -- albeit -- very much a worst case scenario -- I still think it's way closer to ordinary issues than it ought to be.
Dan Patrick: What was your reaction to [Urban Meyer being hired]?
Brady Hoke: You know.....not....good.
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Originally posted by UMStan White View PostAh c’mon Jeff I’m just fucking with him. Truth is I love talent He’s the most cogent poster on irbid boardDan Patrick: What was your reaction to [Urban Meyer being hired]?
Brady Hoke: You know.....not....good.
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Originally posted by UMStan White View PostAh c’mon Jeff I’m just fucking with him. Truth is I love talent He’s the most cogent poster on irbid boardMission to CFB's National Championship accomplished. But the shine on the NC Trophy is embarrassingly wearing off. It's M B-Ball ..... or hockey or volley ball or name your college sport favorite time ...... until next year.
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