Supreme Court to Homeowners: Fuck You

The Supreme Court made another horrible decision today. They voted 5-4 to allow the government to confiscate private homes for almost ANY reason, including private development. This decision is a slap in the face to the intentions our Founding Fathers had when they included the eminent domain clause in the constitution. I'm starting to think that the only justice with a brain is Clarence Thomas, at any rate, he seems to be the only champion of liberty. Scalia also dissented, I'm starting to agree with him more lately. Stevens has become a senile old man, his prior record of upholding the constitution seems to have gone down the toilet, along with all property rights.

My First Week in the Real World

Haven't written anything here in a while, the last week has been pretty hectic. The whole time you are in college is supposed to be preparation for some mystical "real world" that everyone but students is a part of. I'm not sure I really all of that, but if I did this last week would have been my first as a member of the world.

I reported to orientation at 9:30 Monday morning for a day's worth of speeches on topics ranging from the company's past, present and future to a more detailed explanation of the benefits. I already knew most of this stuff, but did my best to be as attentive as possible. Thankfully we had a few breaks along with some food at several points throughout the day. There wasn't anything memorable except at the beginning we had to interview someone sitting near us and introduce that person. The person who interviewed me went first and trying too hard to remember how to say my last name (which he did, a rare accomplishment) he introduced me as "Luke." I corrected him and just about everyone laughed. It was definitely an icebreaker.

I also got to meet my "buddy" who has been with the company for a year or so to help me learn what I'm supposed to do and show me around. I'm on a different floor than most of my team, so I haven't met many people yet besides my boss, a few new hires and various other people.

I've been in training which is never exciting, but its a lot better than going to school (and pays a whole lot more!). The people in my office are all pretty nice, I went out with several of them last night to some bars in DC and met up with my friend Jason from high school who I haven't seen in a few years. I'm relieved that I was able to find people with similar interests within a week instead of having nothing to do for a while...

So far so good.