Deregulation: why not? businesses always do the right thing

Privatize the reward, socialize the risk.

 "Republicans are using their control of Congress and the White House to attack regulations they believe hurt the economy."[Reuters]

Over 500 Billionaires live in the USA[Forbes, NY Times, USNews, BBC News], I wonder how badly these individuals were hurt by regulations designed to protect the health of US citizens and the environment of our country?

 "By a vote of 54-45, the Senate approved a resolution already passed in the House of Representatives to kill the rule aimed at keeping pollutants out of streams in areas near mountaintop removal coal-mining sites."[Reuters]

The EPA's Superfund for Abandoned Mine Lands might be able to help the affected constituents of the Republicans who voted for this unless of course the EPA gets defunded.

Current Blooms:
Like I said right around the corner. Crocus.

OK, not a Crocus, but the photo came out nice.


Beers in the Fridge:

 Samual Smith India Ale (5% ABV) Like this a lot, flavorful, not overly hoppy. I usually purchase this in the spring and summer, picked it up Thursday which was a very nice day indeed.

 Chef is making Beer-Braised Brisket today in the slow cooker using Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale. I expect it to come out delicious.

Harpoon Hefeweizen (4.8% ABV 18 IBU) Unfiltered American Wheat beer. They say it is quenching and refreshing, I agree. Good beer, but I think I like the UFO White better.

Birra Italia (4.8% ABV) Founded in 1906, an earthquake in the 50s, trade union issues in the 70s and later corporate issues affected the company's market share and it was acquired in 2000. A pilsner style lager, on the sweet side, a bit malty, crisp. I might prefer Peroni better.