Occasional ramblings and rants on the current state of politics. I tend to have very direct and pragmatic view. Not saying it’s always right, but it certainly is opinionated.
I watched with interest tonight as Obama gave his last speech; well his last one as President anyway. I’m sure there are many, many more speeches in his future. It reminded me of the first time I met Barack Hussain Obama in person. It was 2004, in Chicago and the event was a fund raiser …
Does anyone see the humor…and hypocrisy here? The “professor” who was trying to quash the 1st amendment rights of the reporter…is now trying to use the 1st amendment to defend her actions? http://ow.ly/XvBhV
Anyone want to start a movement? Something called “Thanks for your Service”. Here’s the premise; When you see a policemen, fireman, service man, etc. you simply hold four fingers to your heart and give it a gentle double tap. This means you appreciate them and want to thank them for their service. I thought about …
The next four years I fear is going to remind me of the old adage- you get what you vote for…..err, I mean pay for. The country will become even more polarized, Obama will feel more emblazoned to push his agenda through (even though he won by a very slim margin), both camps will plant …
I read with interest recently an article where President Obama accused Mitt Romney of “not going after Bin Laden if given the chance”. Where this is political fodder, as it was of course taken out of context and not given the full weight of his quote where Romney stated, “Of course we get Osama bin …
I was thinking the other day as I watched the news of the Solyndra collapse, that there has to be a better way. To begin, I’m not against the fact Solyndra got a loan. What I think more about is the difference in approach. To me, Solyndra is like planting one tree and “hoping” it …
The Seeding of America- How to create a Micro-Loan economy Read More »
Obama recently passed another program that I struggle to understand. If you are unemployed, there is now a program to allow you to live in your home and NOT pay a mortgage for a year? http://rismedia.com/2011-07-11/obama-administration-offers-additional-mortgage-relief-to-unemployed-homeowners/ Excuse me? So, those of us who are hardworking, and maybe struggling to pay our mortgage or keep our …
Let me get this straight- Be unemployed; Live free for a year? Read More »
No hope for Weiner’s future? Not necessarily – take a look at 8 famous politicians who survived (and thrived) after scandals… http://www.usnews.com/news/slideshows/anthony-weiner-and-8-politicos-who-survived-scandals
Could Greece’s debt tsunami reach US shores? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43427742/ns/business-world_business/
Amsterdam to become less appealing to tourists? http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/06/07/amsterdam.pot.shops.ban/