Daily Archives: December 31, 2011

Invasive species of the moment: large snakes

Written on December 31, 2011 at 9:46 pm, by

Think Burmese pythons and the like that people let loose into the wild. These are already a major problem in south Florida and research by Davidson College’s Michael Dorcas suggests that they may be able to survive further north. The question now is whether federal restrictions on nine species are large constrictors is appropriate.

Being able to opt-out of Social Security. Oh man, imagine that.

Written on December 31, 2011 at 11:35 am, by

In Ron Paul’s press conference regarding his “Plan to Restore America,” he recommended that individuals below the age of 26 be able to opt out of Social Security altogether. “The proposal protects Social Security beneficiaries, but it also does something new. Because I cut so many other dollars, we can take care of the elderly,Continue Reading