Autobiography of a Nation; Almost Concluded
All right, so you have suffered through my obvious adulation for the New Deal, you have gotten an all too brief synopsis of two of the more prominent programs, done a bit of research on the PWA and CCC yourself, and you are waiting for the money shot, right? What is The Camo’s point? Well as a strong believer in the old maxim; we can learn from the past, I am going to utilize the example set forth by the PWA and CCC in the 1930’s and adapt them to help with our current economic crisis.
As a quick recap, the PWA was formed to distribute public funds to private organizations to complete public works projects such as schools, hospitals and affordable housing, all very noble pursuits, and probably needed today as well. But I am going to stick to FDR’s employment through conservation principle and focus our attention on another rapidly approaching catastrophe. Water, or the lack thereof. This is a problem that affects the entire U.S, especially the West. On Friday, California governor Arnold Schwarzenneger declared a state of emergency citing drier than normal conditions leading to an inability to meet water allocations for California farmers (I will be discussing this catastrophe soon). So how do we use a modern PWA to help create jobs and solve the water crisis?
Desalination Plants! By focusing tremendous resources at developing more efficient, less expensive methods of desalinization, we will be able to create lots of jobs in research & development, engineering, construction management, sales, purchasing, and numerous other white collar positions, as well put struggling contractors and their employees back to work. One of the shortcomings of existing desalinization technology is its reliance on energy. Consequently, we can focus enormous resources on developing more efficient methods of harnessing energy, again leading to a huge creation of jobs. I have included several links for you to continue you’re research on desalinization, and I recommend it, as it fascinating, and the technology is improving dramatically.
I sincerely apologize, dear readers, as I was going to attempt to wrap up this feature with this post, but I don’t want you to fall asleep on a Saturday night, so I will conclude the Autobiography of a Nation posts soon!<–>
March 3rd, 2009 at 2:10 PM
Several points:
1. People seem to enjoy replying to Matt’s posts than yours. This is most likely because your enormous intellect scares them off. Don’t get me wrong, Herr Andrus is a Titan of Intelligence- he’s just a bit more subtle.
2. You’re “The” Camo now? I’ve gotta update my address book.
3. Re: Impending Water Crises- Looks like someone watched Quantum Of Solace again.
4. The bridge over the underground creek on Chorro St. was built by the CCC- interesting fact- you’re welcome.
March 3rd, 2009 at 6:37 PM
Response to several points:
1. The Camo is not known for his subtlety in the following topics: politics, music, firearms, guitars and automobiles.
2. Read above; The Camo is now known and will heretofore be known as the Camo, or sometimes as Evan Pierce, but only when I am auditioning for “parts” in the San Fernando Valley.
3. The Camo is surprised that all movies released in 2008/2009 do not revolve around world domination by control of a precious, ever more scarce natural resource.
4. If I am not mistaken, the bridge over the underground creek on Chorro Street has seen Evan Pierce’s “parts.” Interesting and titillating fact-you’re welcome Mr. Brehmasuh!
March 3rd, 2009 at 7:05 PM
B-rain…Camo’s posts are no less enjoyable, just more scarce. Your submission here brings his comment per post ratio back in line with mine. We thank you for your patronage!
- Matt
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