New FTC Rules On Blogging

The US Federal Trade Commission has come out with some new rules to protect us. Finally. Just about time. 


See, these folks are concerned that what they call 'material connections' --me getting paid to mention in a blog the crisp sweet bite that just rocks when you take that first sip of Coca-cola on a hot summer day, without mentioning I was getting paid or enjoying free products like a McDonald's Big Mac that can't be beat when you are just sooo hungry, and its raining and don't want to have to make supper. 


I mean, if I mention the great taste of Miller Light, that is so 'drinkable, not to heavy. Not too light. Just right!' well...the FTC figures you would want to know that I have disclosed my 'material connection' right? And what goes better with Miller lite than Hostess Ketchup potato chips!? 


These guys/gals/mutants at the FTC think they 'own' the Internet the way they say, 'own' the airwaves. Well they don't. And besides, there's this thing called the First Amendment. Say what you want whenever you want. It is that freedom thing that Americans seem to be all over for some weird reason. 


Well, I'm all tired out writing this. I'm going downstairs to make myself a new Jiffy Peanut butter sandwich. Nothing like Jiffy! And of course, I'll have some Tetley English tea. Almost as good as the Canadian brand of Red Rose tea--which is just so yummy!