Inland Empire Progressive

As a student of Information Security, I try to keep abreast of the latest news developments about this subject. I was cruising through my usual political sites, when I happened upon this little tidbit. It looks like a Cyber War is coming between the United States and Iran. I wonder what that would actually be like…to be in war fought entirely online? Good article by Tina Casey at www.talkingpointsmemo.com Duqu And Stuxnet Could Be Cousins In Arms Against Iran | TPM Idea Lab

I imagine preparing to take on Wall St. to these sounds right here. The message though brief is an inspiration for a generation! “You stole it all, give it back!” Radiohead is flipping awesome!!! Enjoy the sounds, then Occupy!

During my afternoon break at work, I usually walk around the compound for fresh air and exercise. On Friday, I discovered this Kangaroo Rat lying dead in the grass. This is not the first time I have seen a Kangaroo Rat running around Omnitrans. I spotted one a couple months back and was astounded that I was looking at a creature on the Endangered Species list. If they are running around Omnitrans, I'm sure there are more of them than we think there are.

San Bernardino Budget Lodge As we, the citizens of San Bernardino, attempt to rebuild our reputational status as an All-American City, this news comes as a painful body blow to that effort. During the November 2011 San Bernardino election cycle, the Police Union distributed a flyer to 3rd Ward residents about Sex Offender packing at a motel at the edge of the city. Why the Police Union waited until election season to release details about this is unknown. But this goes to show that council members in their respective wards must keep a vigilant eye about what goes inside them.

I know I have promised to post more often. But, I have failed in that regard. I was contemplating shutting the whole enterprise down. I decided not to because there is need for local reporting that much of the local newspapers don't get to. In addition, reports are long winded and often very dry reads. That may have been my reluctance to post more often. The task is very daunting and I am just one man. However, I have added a new feature in which I am thoroughly linked via Twitter and Facebook. I will just post my analysis as I get done with it and not worry too much about deadlines. Good things take time and I know this will be great.

06/27/11 The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently released its revised estimates for federal government spending and revenues. The top graph represents what would happen if Congress followed the laws it already passed by allowing the Bush Tax Cuts to expire, the AMT to reset, and discontinue "doc fix" to Medicare. The chart shows that taxes will evenutally line up with Total Primary Spending and the deficit would be erased. The bottom graph outlines the alternative fiscal scenario in which the Bush Tax Cuts are extended, modifications to the AMT occur, and "doc fix" is not allow to reset payment to doctors. Federal government revenues would be about 18% GDP while spending would be at around 25% and rising. I know that the Bush Tax cuts cost 3 Trillion Dollars for those making under $250K and 4 Trillion with those above making $250K included. The AMT and "doc fix" are spending I am still researching costs estimates on and will repost wh...

I have decided to revise the blog once again by removing the Left Field Page and replacing it with a Water Page. Water is an important topic for California and especially here in the Inland Empire. Water drives future growth and whoever controls the water makes the rules!

Stuxnet: Anatomy of a Computer Virus from Patrick Clair on Vimeo .

Today, I came across some notes that I had written a while back about what it means to be a Progressive of Principle. Progressive Principles Equality Opportunity Race      Gender   Marriage Sacrifice Taxation Preservation Conservation Greater Good Religious Tolerance Public Service Volunteerism    

When I first encountered the Tea Party I thought they were a fundament threat to the Republic. I realize now that Progressive have some things in common with the Tea Party, but with one HUGE sticking point. That sticking point is the role of government in the 21st Century. These folks harken back to the past and a return to the fundamentals. That is fine with me however, Progressive interpret fundaments very differently than Tea Party folk. Progressives tend to think of the Constitution as a living document that reflects the values of current society. While some universal elements should be kept, there are other elements of the Constitution that seem out moded and reflective modern 21st Century society.