We are the only developed nation that does not have nationalized healthcare. What does that mean? I understand the argument that we have the...
Actually the Board of Directors of a corp determine the salary, and too often they are in bed with the CEO at the expense of the TRUE owners - the...
Live between a major river, the Ocean and a forest. Know how to hunt and fish. Have a boat and a car. Stay out of the cities. Heck, that's...
Wow....that simple sentence nails it. I would also like to add: Outsourcing has kept inflation in check (or masked) to a great extent for...
Do you have any idea how much government contributes to GDP? It's not so easy. What do we do with the resultant unemployment for those 6 months?...
I was in the mortgage business almost 9 years. The inner city programs that I saw basically lowered the rate. There were a few that had somewhat...
How simplistic of you. Do you know who Roland Arnall was? He was the founder of Ameriquest that raised nearly 20 million for the repubs/Bush...
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote from Misthos: such a respected and accomplished...
LOL Don't worry - the idiot in charge already crippled his party, the dollar, the military, and our country. Spread out the military too...
If the candlemaking industry had the same power and clout 150 years ago, that the oil industry has today, we would still be reading by candlelight.
I'll maintain the "fire" metaphor/analogy and ask a simple question: Who sold gasoline to people known for playing with matches? Those same...
I agree - the market is inflated and artificially propped up. I am disgusted with the current situation. I was annoyed at myself for writing...
We all pay - just as we did and will continue to pay with the Bear Stearns orchestrated buyout. Unfortunately, in times of crisis - we will...
Here's a rather unsettling fact - don't recall where I saw these numbers though: In the last few years 70% of GDP has been from Consumption...
John (jficquette): My point is not about popularity, but results. The Republicans were/are not true conservatives - they indebted our nation...
I'm an indpependent - that said - are you kidding me? GWB and the Republican Congress grew the government and debt greater than the days of...
Very interesting perspective. Though faulty in logistics. My fear is that if we continue to ignore the plight of the middle class, they will not...
And if you don't like what's happening in the States, just get out of America and immigrate to another country ... like Canada or Mexico....
I think that the hyper critical people on this thread are the parasitic douchebags that Byrne is bringing to light. When a CEO involves...
Are you kidding me? The Restaurant business is in a state of severe recession. Basic Food costs are soaring - it's killing margins, and just...
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