The Piercing Truth

This is right from the dictionary and seems to describe Albuquerque, Berry and Schultz. Fascism (f ash ,izem) noun An authoritarian right wing system of government and/or social organization. (in general use) extreme right wing, authoritarian, chauvinistic and/or intolerant views or practices. Fascism tends to include a belief in the supremacy of one group over another, national, ethnic, especially social strata or monetarily; a contempt for democracy, an insistence on obedience to a powerful leader, and a strong demagogic approach. Compliments of one of our Eyes

Aug 30, 2007

Dumb Laws Contest

How many times have you said that's the dumbest law I've ever heard of? Of course government being government and politicians being politicians, there seems to be a never ending stream of dumb laws, legislation, and policy.

We can think of a number of dumb or redundant laws (H.E.A.R.T, the cell phone ban, mandating school elections be held separately from other elections, etc.) just off the top of our head. Now there's actually a chance for all of this stupid legislation will pay off, at least for a few lucky intrepid souls that can dig up New Mexico's most outrageous laws, ordinances, or administrative rules.

The Rio Grande Foundation along with the New Mexico Alliance for Legal Reform, are sponsoring a contest to find these gems of legislative and governmental idiocy and they're awarding $1,000 dollars in prize money to the best entries. You can find more information at the contests web site http://www.nmlawcontest.com/.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Eye- Thank you, thank you.

Albuquerque certainly has a shot, and it won't be for lack of trying, but honors will probably go to some of the smaller towns out there with some real head-scratchers.

Don't forget, for those of you in positions of authority in Albuquerque city government, it's against the New Mexico Constitution for idiots to vote in elections, so keep striving to attain that imbecile and moron status. Keep reaching for the stars and keep those IQ scores to yourselves. Good for you, ABQ, Q or whatever it is you're trying to call it today...

Anonymous said...

I.Q?
The voters here are the most unconscience, appathetic and stupid in the country. They all act like Arkansas hicks. "Good for you Albuquerque". You certainly get what you deserve.

Anonymous said...

That's exactly why we have all these 'Shinny' bastards in office
and appointed people that wouldn't get a job pushing a broom in any other city.

Anonymous said...

how how about non-partisan mayors election. A runoff would make so much sense. Not a runoff only if someone didn't get a certain percentage, but a real runoff.

Anonymous said...

I have one,,,,how about the laws that let rags like the "Eye" publish trash.....

Anonymous said...

those would be the same laws that allow you to call it trash.
5th? or 11th?

Anonymous said...

That would be the one :)