Wet Wednesdays

When it rains it pours and today was really one of those days. Not only did it seem to rain for almost 24 hours straight, but work just kept "raining" in the office today. The GIS lab is really starting get busy with lots of documentation and other "fun" stuff to work on. But do not be deterred, I will still find time.


The Republican parties Michigan primaries were Tuesday and there was a lot of talk about the economy (which is slowing) and the auto industry (Detroit auto show is this week...go figure) and I happened to stumble this article that just really rubbed me wrong to start with.
Why? Because it argues contrary to the American bred paradigm of the "American Dream" of good jobs, prosperous economy and a powerful consumer base. We (Americans) say that free trade is good until it bites us in the butt and we get undercut by foreign competitors and then we complain that its not fair for taking away good jobs and our lifestyle in which we are accustomed. But the author points out that we contradict ourselves in so many ways that it does not even allow us to justify this argument. I got what and started to agree with the author (to an extent) when he talks about shampoo. Read it and see what you think. Remember to remove yourself as an American and be objective when reading it. I don't totally agree with everything said, but it made me question myself some...what do you think?


Now back to that Detroit auto show I found some nice cars that, if given the "proper financial situation," I wouldn't mind having. Heck even for the environmentally conscious millionaire, there are some green (seriously, the car) options coming your way. Audi was looking pretty good here and seriously, who would believe that this is the Lamborghini mascot? Anyways, another long day, more pictures will hopefully be up this weekend. Cheers