Before we get too far past Mother’s Day, I’d like to discuss baby names…no I’m not mom, don’t even think it. Actually this is more about the government. It was announced that Saturday the Social Security Administration released its latest list on Popular Baby Names.
Okay, when I think of Social Security, I hardly think of using their services for selecting baby names. I’m sure there are plenty of baby name books out on the market that run the gamut of popular names by sex and nationality. While my grandmother worries about her medical benefits in old age and I worry about what benefits, social security and other, that I should expect returns on after my years of contribution I find it sad that someone is compiling lists of Popular Baby Names with tax payer money.
Now, being a technical guru of sorts, I sincerely hope this is a simple query that someone then emails to the media. But knowing our government, while I await a rebate deposit I should have gotten awhile back, I’m certain the cost of said Popular Baby Name list is a good fortune in government money.
So, what do you think the budget is to find out how popular your baby’s name is?
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May 14th, 2008 at 8:40 am
tinasam
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With the way the government loves to waste money I would think that its a really high number. SS is already a money hog to begin with (And still not even a sure thing to receive even though you pay into it forever) that I would think that money would be better served in that organization elsewhere.
Great blog post, and eye opening;)
May 14th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
violetteb
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Thanks. Yes, I mean I never really thought where those lists are coming from. Now if all the publishers that publish these baby name books are subsidizing the government for their efforts than have at it. I find it highly unlikely.