Comments on: Why Earmarks Matter

By: Peterk

Peterk — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:53:40 +0000

farmers will cut a notch in the ear of livestock to show it is their’s. similar to branding. (wiki doesn’t have everything, I googled it)
earmarks are registerd just like brands

http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/WebPages/SSKA-7ES2A5?open

By: amanda

amanda — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:21:51 +0000

Jack, I didn’t wiki it, but my Dad said it was an agricultural term…marking the cattle, sheep, etc. Prior to slaughter or during a drive as the ones you wanted for yourself.

By: Jack Jett

Jack Jett — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:16:56 +0000

I’ve been trying to find out where the word
earmark originated from. I can’t find
hide ner hair about it.

Anyone know?

By: Wes Mantooth

Wes Mantooth — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:13:42 +0000

I’m still dubious that this is actually Wick. Little to no postings for months, and now what, 4 in one day? Sounds like something sneaky, sis.

By: Bethany

Bethany — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:11:09 +0000

I’m still dubious about this “no earmarks thing.” There are a good half-dozen ways to work an earmark into an appropriations bill without making it scream that it’s an earmark – unless you know what you’re looking for and have a whole lot of time. The tell-tale sign is when the amount eventually budgeted is more than what was asked for.

By: PR

PR — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:07:24 +0000

Does this include earmarks for Vegas strip clubs?

By: LOC

LOC — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:51:55 +0000

Besides the gratuitous Jeb reference, what’s the Dallas connection to this piece? At least let me know what earmarks we’re benefiting from when posting about them.

By: Thumberlina Low

Thumberlina Low — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:47:13 +0000

The Heritage Foundation? Don’t they still believe in WMD’s?