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How does that suggest I think regulations only protect the public?

Do you think that regulations only hurt the public?

 

I believe there are a small set of regulations needed to protect the public, maybe 10 to 100.

Here is a regulation described as "Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Sewage Sludge Incineration Units" ?!? 83 pages, single spaced.

http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0559-0148

Do we really need separate regulations for each source of emissions? IMHO, that only allows loop holes for a specific industry, or increases the cost of entry to an industry. Does that protect "the people"?


Here is a list of the regulating agencies you can search on regulations.gov

ABMC - AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION
ACF - ADMINISTRATION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
ACFR - ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE OF THE FEDERAL REGISTER
ACUS - ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES
ADF - AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
AFRH - ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME
AHRQ - AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY
AID - AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AMC - ANTITRUST MODERNIZATION COMMISSION
AMS - AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE
AOA - ADMINISTRATION ON AGING
APHIS - ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE
APPAL - APPALACHIAN STATES LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE COMMISSION
ARCTIC - ARCTIC RESEARCH COMMISSION
ARS - AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
ARTS - NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
ATBCB - ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD
ATF - ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES BUREAU
ATSDR - AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY
BBG - BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS
BGSEEF - BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION
BIA - BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
BIS - BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY
BLM - BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
BLS - BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
BOEM - BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, REGULATION, AND ENFORCEMENT
BOP - FEDERAL PRISONS BUREAU
BOR - BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
BPA - BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION
BPD - BUREAU OF PUBLIC DEBT
CCC - COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION
CCJJDP - COORDINATING COUNCIL ON JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION
CDC - CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
CDFI - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FUND
CEQ - COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
CFPB - BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION
CFPB - CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU
CFTC - COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
CIA - CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
CIGIE - COUNCIL OF THE INSPECTORS GENERAL ON INTEGRITY AND EFFICIENCY
CITA - COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS
CMS - CENTERS FOR MEDICARE&MEDICAID SERVICES
CNCS - CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
COE - CORPS OF ENGINEERS
COFA - COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS
COLC - COPYRIGHT OFFICE, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
CORP - CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
CPPBSD - COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED
CPSC - CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
CRB - COPYRIGHT ROYALTY BOARD, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
CRC - CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION
CSB - CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION BOARD
CSEO - CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT OFFICE
CSOSA - COURT SERVICES AND OFFENDER SUPERVISION AGENCY FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
CSREES - COOPERATIVE STATE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND EXTENSION SERVICE
DARS - DEFENSE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM
DC - DENALI COMMISSION
DEA - DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
DEPO - DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY OFFICE
DHS - DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DIA - DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
DISA - DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY
DLA - DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
DNFSB - DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD
DOC - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
DOD - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DOE - DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
DOI - DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
DOJ - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DOL - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
DOS - DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DOT - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DRBC - DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMMISSION
EAB - BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
EAC - ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
EBSA - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
ECAB - EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD
ECSA - ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION
ED - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
EDA - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
EEOC - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
EERE - ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY OFFICE
EIA - ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
EIB - EXPORT IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES
EOA - ENERGY OFFICE, AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT
EOIR - EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW
EOP - EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
EPA - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ERS - ECONOMIC RESEARCH SERVICE
ESA - EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION
ETA - EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION
FAA - FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
FAR - FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION
FAS - FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE
FASAB - FEDERAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADVISORY BOARD
FBI - FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
FCA - FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION
FCC - FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
FCIC - FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE CORPORATION
FCSIC - FARM CREDIT SYSTEM INSURANCE CORPORATION
FDA - FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
FDIC - FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
FEC - FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION
FEMA - FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
FERC - FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
FFIEC - FEDERAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINATION COUNCIL
FHFA - FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
FHFB - FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE BOARD
FHWA - FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
FINCEN - FINANCIAL CRIMES ENFORCEMENT NETWORK
FINCIC - FINANCIAL CRISIS INQUIRY COMMISSION
FISCAL - FISCAL SERVICE
FLETC - FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER
FLRA - FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY
FMC - FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION
FMCS - FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE
FMCSA - FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
FNS - FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE
FPPO - FEDERAL PROCUREMENT POLICY OFFICE
FR - OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL REGISTER
FRA - FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION
FRS - FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
FRTIB - FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD
FS - FOREST SERVICE
FSA - FARM SERVICE AGENCY
FSIS - FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
FSOC - FINANCIAL STABILITY OVERSIGHT COUNCIL
FTA - FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
FTC - FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
FTZB - FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES BOARD
FWS - FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
GAO - GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
GEO - GOVERNMENT ETHICS OFFICE
GIPSA - GRAIN INSPECTION, PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS ADMINISTRATION
GPO - GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

 

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GSA - GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
HHS - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HHSIG - INSPECTOR GENERAL OFFICE, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
HOPE - BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOPE FOR HOMEOWNERS PROGRAM
HPAC - HISTORIC PRESERVATION, ADVISORY COUNCIL
HRSA - HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
HST - HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
HUD - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
IAF - INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION
ICEB - IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT BUREAU
IHS - INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
IIO - INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT OFFICE
IRS - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
ISOO - INFORMATION SECURITY OVERSIGHT OFFICE
ITA - INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION
ITC - INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
JBEA - JOINT BOARD FOR ENROLLMENT OF ACTUARIES
LMSO - LABOR-MANAGEMENT STANDARDS OFFICE
LOC - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
LSC - LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION
MARAD - MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
MBDA - MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MCC - MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION
MISS - MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION
MKU - MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY FOUNDATION
MMC - MARINE MAMMALCOMMISSION
MMS - MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE
MSHA - MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
MSHFRC - FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION
MSPB - MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
NARA - NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
NASA - NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
NASS - NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE
NCD - NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY
NCLIS - NATIONAL COMMISSION ON LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
NCPPCC - NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION AND PRIVACY COMPACT COUNCIL
NCS - NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
NCUA - NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION
NEC - NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL
NEIGHBOR - NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION
NHTSA - NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
NIFA - NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
NIGC - NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING COMMISSION
NIH - NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
NIL - NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LITERACY
NIST - NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY
NLRB - NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD
NMB - NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD
NNSA - NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
NOAA - NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
NPREC - NATIONAL PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION COMMISSION
NPS - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
NRC - NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
NRCS - NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
NSA - NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY/CENTRAL SECURITY SERVICE
NSF - NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
NTIA - NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
NTSB - NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD
NWTRB - NUCLEAR WASTE TECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD
OCC - COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY
ODNI - OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE
OEPNU - OFFICE OF ENERGY POLICY AND NEW USES
OFAC - OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL
OFCCP - OFFICE OF FEDERAL CONTRACT COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS
OFHEO - FEDERAL HOUSING ENTERPRISE OVERSIGHT OFFICE
OFPP - OFFICE OF FEDERAL PROCUREMENT POLICY
OJJDP - JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION OFFICE
OJP - JUSTICE PROGRAMS OFFICE
OMB - OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
ONDCP - OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY
ONHIR - OFFICE OF NAVAJO AND HOPI INDIAN RELOCATION
ONRR - OFFICE OF NATURAL RESOURCES REVENUE
OPIC - OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION
OPM - OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
OPPM - OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT AND POLICY MANAGEMENT
OSC - OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL
OSHA - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
OSHRC - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION
OSM - OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT
OSTP - OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY
OTS - OFFICE OF THRIFT SUPERVISION
PACIFIC - PACIFIC NORTHWEST ELECTRIC POWER AND CONSERVATION PLANNING COUNCIL
PBGC - PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION
PC - PEACE CORPS
PHMSA - PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
PHS - PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
PRC - POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
PRES - PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS
PT - PRESIDIO TRUST
PTO - PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
RATB - RECOVERY ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY BOARD
RBS - RURAL BUSINESS-COOPERATIVE SERVICE
RHS - RURAL HOUSING SERVICE
RISC - REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE CENTER
RITA - RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION
RMA - RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY
RRB - RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD
RTB - RURAL TELEPHONE BANK
RUS - RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE
SAMHSA - SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
SBA - SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
SEC - SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SIGIR - SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION
SJI - STATE JUSTICE INSTITUTE
SLSDC - SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
SRBC - SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION
SS - SECRET SERVICE
SSA - SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
SSS - SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM
STB - SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
SWPA - SOUTHWESTERN POWER ADMINISTRATION
TA - TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION
TREAS - DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
TSA - TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
TTB - ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU
TVA - TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
URMCC - UTAH RECLAMATION MITIGATION AND CONSERVATION COMMISSION
USA - ARMY DEPARTMENT
USAF - AIR FORCE DEPARTMENT
USBC - BUREAU OF THE CENSUS
USCBP - CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION BUREAU
USCC - U.S. CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
USCG - COAST GUARD
USCIS - U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES
USDA - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
USEIB - EXPORT-IMPORT BANK
USIP - UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE
USJC - JUDICIAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES
USMINT - UNITED STATES MINT
USN - NAVY DEPARTMENT
USPC - PAROLE COMMISSION
USPS - POSTAL SERVICE
USSC - UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION
USTR - OFFICE OF UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
USUHS - UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES
VA - DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
VCNP - VALLES CALDERA TRUST
VETS - VETERANS EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICE
WAPA - WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION
WCPO - WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAMS OFFICE
WHD - WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

 

No, of course Capitalism can still work with regulation. There are good regulations, and then there is over-regulation.

 

How interesting. What does that have to do with the issue of whether you can capitalism with regulation?

 

And under-regulation. The subprime crisis is an excellent example.

 

Yes you are correct. The private sector is what makes the economy move, which in turn, creates more activity in the private sector, and so on.

It certainly doesn't come from the public sector. Without the private sector, the public sector would not exist.

 

I know, and Barney Frank didn't agree.

 

Clearly not true. Whilst central planning isn't a good option, it certainly can replace capitalism. In contrast, without the public sector capitalism- being an unstable paradigm- will collapse

 

That is why we need senseble regulation, not over-regulation.

The government does not have a good track record trying to play capitalsim.

The USPS may be the next victim.

 

Meaningless comment.

The very existence of modern capitalism in the US is the result of her government 'playing capitalism'. Your ideology is just not consistent with the economic history

 

Yeah, that's why they elected a foreign, black, socialist/commie with the middle name of 'Hussein' who attended a church that preaches revolution theology.

 

In a landslide.

The Tea Party narratives keep contradicting themselves. It would be funny were it not for the fact that the GOP **********s are hellbent on destroying the US economy.

 

This makes such little sense I can't even unpack it to rebut it, but I'll try.

All markets are made by rules. Some rules benefit workers. Some rules benefit owners of capital. Some rules benefit consumers. And each rule imposes burdens on somebody.

The system of mixed rules we've had since the New Deal has resulted in the US becoming the most powerful economic engine on the planet, with shared prosperity for all.

Since Reagan, that engine has been sputtering as conservatives have imposed more rules favoring capital at the expense of workers and consumers. Reich lays all this out in "Aftershock."

So again, talking about capitalism doing this or that, or overregulation being bad is virtually meaningless. It's all about a system of rules. Conservative rules aren't working. Progressive ones do.

 

Being the only major country with an intact manufacturing infrastructure in 1945, coupled with the Bretton Woods monetary agreement that established the dollar as the reserve currency did that. Of course we have exploited that to its end game, and the "prosperity for all" has really been a steady, lopsided transfer of wealth to the top, a point which you recognize but for which you cannot understand the cause.

Worship your "mixed rules", then scratch your butt and wonder why you are sinking further below the top rung.

 

Yes, and it has collapsed.
Thank you for your fine example of corporatism and failure.

 

Right on schedule. It's like you get a memo from Limbaugh or something.

 

The break from reality created through right wing ideology is a bit of a chore! Instabilities were created because neo-liberalism run amok (that enables us to understand the dominance of the financial class, who were able to utilise deregulation to profiteer at the expense of macroeconomic stability)

 

Followed by an even more meaningless comment.

Yes, "Marxist capitalism".

 

It is true in poll after poll. The majority of Americans do align themselves with Conservatism, but for some reason, the liberals in this country have a better turnout at the polls.

 

Spoken like a truly biased liberal.

Tell me, what Progressive rules are working?

 

You said it! Why don't you put that right? I know right wingers aren't too keen on sound economics, but buck the trend! Define "sensible regulation" and "over-regulation". Please don't include any further clichés

This is a ridiculous comment. Try to make some sense!