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Archives for February 2011
Can legislation save the world?
February 14, 2011 by
“The world is not going to be saved by legislation,” William Howard Taft said. An interesting discussion by Salt Lake’s LaVarr Webb and Frank Pignanelli on who legislators listen to: constituents or lobbyists. (h/t Deseret News)
Fear the Boom and the Bust
February 13, 2011 by
Really, a little too short a summary, but if you’re not willing to work your way through a few good books, it’s better than nothing…and way more entertaining. A few instructional tidbits from the clip: “The ideas of economists and political philosophers, both when they are right and when they are wrong, are more powerful […]
Market Street Broiler: Good Food, but I’m no Fan
February 13, 2011 by
Is it possible to have a good meal and still walk away without being a fan? I’ve been to Market Street Grill (or Broiler) several times, for special occasions (birthdays or fundraisers) or for a nice dinner out, and at several locations, too. I’ve always had a good experience, or at least left with little […]
Apple Spice Junction: Not So Spicy
February 12, 2011 by
“Oh,” she said when I told her where I had had lunch. “Average.” Yep. That pretty much about sums it up. Average. Apple Spice is quaintly named, and I think I even detected a note of a cinnamon in the air when I walked in. However, when I left, I realized I didn’t have a […]
Utah Legislature Watch: Some Conservatives don’t like Con-cons
February 11, 2011 by
Even after the rise and vengeance of the Tea Party in elections last November, the political right still does not agree on how to carry out its goals. One of the oft shouted stated calls by activists, shrinking federal power and returning to a balance of power between the states and federal government (see also […]
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