Furious Seasons

February 05, 2010

One Thing Conservatives Are Right About

I apologize for being silent for a couple of days on here, but I've been working 12 to 14 hour days--weekends included--since early January and my brain has turned to mush. Why so much work? Let's just say that over the last few weeks I've developed a rich appreciation for something conservatives and small business groups have told me during my reporting career: "There's too much red tape and bureaucratic nonsense involved in starting and running small businesses. It's an economic disincentive."

I'd thought for years that they were overstating the case for political reasons. I don't think that way anymore. There is far too much red tape and far too many hoops to jump through in starting a small organization of any kind--even one like Sensible Washington, which as a PAC is exempt from many reporting requirements--for many people to give it a go. Government red tape, bank red tape, etc., etc., and on and on it goes. It becomes mind numbing after a while.

I hope some time this weekend to pen a few posts, but for now my body and mind are screaming for rest. And less red tape.

Posted by Philip Dawdy at February 5, 2010 12:01 AM

del.icio.us Digg it reddit

Comments

Good luck w it, I think dealing with any government agency, entity can be like this, especially when trying to break ground for something new.

Posted by: Stephany at February 5, 2010 02:34 AM

Dude,

Superbowl weekend!! Chillax watch the game with your homies, or watch with the cat.....Don't you want to root for New Orleans?

Recharge the batteries, some real good ads this year, and Pete Townshend at halftime.....

PETE TOWNSHEND!!!!

We;ll wait.

Posted by: susan at February 5, 2010 04:24 AM

Both "parties" are corrupt from the ground up-as are the judicial branch, the House, and the Senate. There is no red,white, and blue culture-there is only the green in their pockets. That is all. If the regular American remembers this we'll be able to act in more assertive fashion.

Much rest and many hugs to you. Rest and let the bottom line of things come to you. The bottom line is amazing at getting 'round red tape.

Posted by: lili at February 5, 2010 12:33 PM

Hi,

My name is Heather Jones and I am the assistant editor of Epsychologist.org. I am contacting you today in hopes of developing a relationship with your website; we have seen your site and think your content is great. Epsychologist.org offer a free informational resource to both the general and professional public on several issues.

I hope you show some interest in building relationship, please contact me at heather.epsychologist.org@gmail.com.

Posted by: Heather at February 5, 2010 12:59 PM

Hang in there, Philip! Love the blog and the work you do, so just wanted to give you a shout out and best wishes =)

Posted by: David at February 7, 2010 04:54 PM

Philip, i think i can speak for many people when i say no apologies are needed. You do fill a niche with your important reporting on mental health issues, but we recognize that you do it on your own time and without reimbursement. You owe us nothing. Best of luck with your latest project.

Posted by: Sarah at February 7, 2010 05:51 PM