If interested in the farm subsidy database, see http://www.ewg.org:16080/farm/
The following is an excerpt from http://www.ewg.org:16080/farm/whatstheplan.php
As we near the end of the costliest decade in the 70-year history of government farm subsidies, a new update to the Environmental Working Group’s farm subsidy database finds that taxpayers have spent more than $131 billion on federal farm programs over [...]
Entries from January 2007
Farm subsidies. The fleecing of America?
January 31st, 2007 · 4 Comments · Uncategorized
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Conservation Reserve Program
January 31st, 2007 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) provides technical and financial assistance to farmers and ranchers to address soil, water, and related natural resource concerns on their land in an environmentally beneficial manner. CRP reduces soil erosion, protects the Nation’s ability to produce food and fiber, reduces sedimentation in streams and lakes, improves water quality, establishes wildlife [...]
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Check out this site.
January 28th, 2007 · No Comments · Uncategorized
So, I stumbled across this little gem of a time-waster today.
It’s called AtomFilms, they are a “broadband entertainment network for original shorts and web shows by top independent creators.”
Check them out at www.atomfilms.com
Don’t miss the HellHoles series or Float.
mongo
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The Mandatory Age Limit
January 23rd, 2007 · 5 Comments · Uncategorized
As promised, here is the 2nd of my Sci-Fi series articles. This article is slightly less abhorring than my last. Again, I’M NOT PROMOTING THIS, I’m simply stating something that seems like an evolutionary step for man kind (and in no way do I think this is a good thing). I will expect [...]
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V-Day Ranter
January 19th, 2007 · No Comments · Uncategorized
And so it’s January 19, 2007. Less than one month from my least favorite holiday simply known as Valentine’s Day, or VD (venereal disease). I never could figure this holiday out for the life of me. Granted, I have never been involved with someone during this decrepit day and thank god I’m thankful for that. [...]
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Click on a Skunk members name
January 18th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
When you click on a Skunk members name, it will bring up all of the posts they have made since the beginning.
Try it Now! Click on the small grey william located directly below the word “skunk” in the title of this post.
We can thank AgentCrazyDiamond for that.
William
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A new face on renewable energy.
January 17th, 2007 · 5 Comments · Uncategorized
It is very reasonable that many of you will find yourself appalled or even mortified by the idea I put forth here, as I was the first time this thought came to me. I’m not promoting this, I’m basically making a prediction. I have been told by others that there are similar ideas to [...]
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On Christmas
January 16th, 2007 · 3 Comments · Uncategorized
I was thinking about the whole Christmas season that just came and went and decided to post this lecture I delivered last year at Vassar College. I hope you enjoy it, and if you don’t you’re stupid.
Friends, I write to you in order to dispel a grave and injurious untruth widely disseminated in these [...]
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Zero’s Programs for Social Reform part II - Evolutionary Health Insurance
January 14th, 2007 · 3 Comments · Uncategorized
Disclaimer - warriorzerosix holds no political views to heart, he either agrees or disagrees with whoever runs the country on whatever issues their pimping this week. These social reforms are only ideas rattling around in his head, faithfully submitted to The Skunk for the purpose inciting thought, riots, bowel discomfort, or accordance or laughter or [...]
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A simple look at politics.
January 12th, 2007 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Since politics seem to be a major topic here I figured I would share another look at the different political persuasions with you. This came from my roommate’s T-shirt. I got a kick out of it.
mongo
Politics
Independent: Shit happens.
Democrat: Shit is a vast Right-Wing conspiracy.
Republican: The rich deserve more shit.
Moderate: We must also consider shit’s right [...]
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