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Comment Re:What are Autism rates in Mississippi (Score 5, Interesting) 297

Apparently the CDC only has data from 11 States, and Mississippi isn't one of them. Other groups have more data available, but so far the best compilation I've found is at some anti-vax site - http://vaxtruth.org/2012/04/wh... Their chart has Mississippi ranked 44th for autism rates, West Virginia is 39th.

And yeah, that does make the autism argument look real dumb. Especially when you look at the top 3 States for autism - Minnesota, Maine and Oregon; which interestingly enough also have some of the highest rates of non-vaccination.

Comment Where's the authority? (Score 1) 825

The US government has no claim over this money unless the companies bring it in (repatriation). Won't other nations take offence at the idea of the US government taking billions out of their banks?

And since the massive tax hit is the reason why they are keeping those funds overseas, what's to stop them from moving their corporate headquarters overseas to continue avoiding it?

Comment Re:They come that cheap? (Score 1) 181

I think you found the nail, but nothing actually needs to be bought or sold. You find a politician who is already ideologically predisposed to support your position, and you just go to them to shore up that support. That may mean campaign help, or simply being friendly.

Bribes can be expensive, but they are always risky. Finding someone who already agrees with you is safe, easy and cheap. The GOP is traditionally pro-business, so send them all a form letter to pass on to the FCC and say it's to fight burdensome regulations. Just like when any PAC provides a form letter with a good argument for its position for citizens to then sign and send in to their representatives.

Comment Re:Our revenue stream your personal freedoms (Score 1) 468

When I see cops along the interstate, they're pulling over people traveling in dangerous excess of the speed limit. Which usually means 15+ mph over the limit.

I know there's a thin line between traffic control and BS speed traps for corrupt municipalities, but without the threat of getting caught, speed limits are pointless.

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