'Follow the money'

has always seemed like the logical way to explain how our gov't works, SO, as the TSA bigwigs grow rich, it only makes sense to look at who profits. This is an easy one. Michael Chertoff, former Bush administration head of Homeland Security is a lobbyist for Rapiscan, who, with his clout, was awarded a $173 million contract to provide the scanners.The NY Post has a good story this morning describing the neferious role of Michael Chertoff, the former head of Homeland Security, who, like Rudy Guiliani, makes big bucks consulting on counter-terror strategies.

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Anonymous said…
This is the problem with our government, and you can always find the motivation by following the money.

Just out today: do a google search for al gore ethanol. It was all about money and votes, not energy or climate. Go figure!
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Fam Guy said…
Just read the article and was surprised by his admission. It claims 41% of the corn crop goes to ethanol. INSANE, since it takes more energy to produce than it yields. THe only good news is that the program expires this year. Will be interesting to see if it is renewed. What HUGE potential for graft and corruption.
2:54 PM
ladyj said…
I recall during Octoberfest in Germany, the military at Flak Kasern invited locals to it's festival on post. As Americans we eat corn on the cob and it was served at the Octoberfest. However, in Germany, corn is used to feed the pigs, and the locals were so surprised that we actually ate it! They tried it and some thought is good, while others thought it fodder.
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