Advisory Quotes

This quotation is an excellent example of one theory of regulation which conservatives generally prefer. Tapas, as a mid-level administrator of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, did not determine this policy but was charged by the senior administrators with executing it, as opposed to making many inspections, fining or taking other steps against violators, and make examples of those who violate regulations, especially regulations that affect something as dangerous as nuclear contamination and even explosion. But the Commission has the responsibility for encouraging as well as regulating the nation's nuclear power and other industries and uses of radioactive material. As such, many feel that the dual responsibility creates an inherent conflict of interest adn the functions should be separated. Given the catastrophic potential in certain kinds of nuclear accidents, others believe that regulations would be very specific so the organizations, users, government, oversight politicians and the public will be able to understand what is expected and monitor if the standards are being med.

This was another of Palin’s gaffs reflecting on her shallow knowledge of American History. Paul Revere’s ride was for the purpose of warning Samuel Adams and John Hancock and the Americans along the way. It was not to warn the British of course. However, there was a grain of truth in her misstatement. Halfway on his ride, Revere was stopped by the British and questioned. The British were on their way to capture the Armory and its weapons. Revere did tell the British that as a result of his warning the Americans along the way, there would likely be 500 patriots in defense. So in a sense, Revere “warned” the British. This is another of example Palin’s shallow understanding of events and ideas for which she was notorious. See {623710} for a historians view. She was following the Freedom Trail in Massachusetts and commenting for the press at every opportunity. Ironically, Palin. In her own inimitable style, was loquacious on a subject she had not studied or prepared for.