Politics has become dreadful. It is a necessary evil. It is more important than ever that citizens stay tuned in and do what they can to change this sick political environment. The issues of illegal immigration and small business are important for our economy, they say a ton about our president, and illustrate our current political situation. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Economy’ Category
What Do Immigration and Small Business Issues Tell Us about Obama?
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010What Does Financial Reform Mean to Us?
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010The free market is the best way to hold businesses accountable. Healthy competition will force companies to make wise decisions, limit high risk deals, and protect their customers. The Financial Reform Bill squashes the free market and will give the government even more power to control Wall Street and ultimately main street. (more…)
What is the Most Important Economic Number at Election Time?
Friday, June 11th, 2010“It’s the economy stupid” was the mantra of the first presidential election in the 90′s. Only the threat of war could trump the economy as the most important issue at election time. Abortion, gay rights, and other social issues will never carry the weight of the economy. It will be bigger than ever this fall, but I bet you can’t guess the most important number. (more…)
Do We Really Want to Criminalize BP Over Oil Spill?
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010The Obama administration has decided to pursue charges against BP for the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Is this a good thing? I wonder if they will charge any of the government regulators with crimes? If BP broke the law it had to be with the help of people within government agencies charged with overseeing oil drilling operations. (more…)
What Does the Tea Party Have Right and the Liberals Have Wrong about Economics?
Sunday, May 16th, 2010I’ve never been to a tea party rally. Come to think of it, I’ve never been to an afternoon tea. I am dismayed at the coverage of the tea party in the media. If you can get around the ugly truth that most of these demonstrators appear to be middle class whites, there is some logic to their argument. And I can’t say the same about the liberals. (more…)
Can We Solve the Immigration Crisis?
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010Once again, the country is faced with a huge problem and it’s in the hands of the wrong people – politicians. There is no way Washington can come up with a solution for immigration when this many votes are at stake. Neither democrats nor republicans will have a spine in this debate. (more…)
Why Am I Mad?
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010I don’t belong to the Tea Party or Coffee Party. I can’t join any movements right now because I am not making ends meet. I have unending financial pressures that is generating enough blood pressure to boil water. You know what is making it worse? The politicians and media that say I’m critical of government control because I am racist and ignorant. Ring the bell, I’m ready to fight! (more…)
Who Will Pay the New Taxes?
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010Here’s the deal. The economy is sputtering, government spending and debt is out of control, and loads of new taxes are coming. Politicians get re-elected only if they can convince you that someone else is paying. Have you heard of the poop tax? (more…)
Can Republicans Do Anything But Whine?
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010Memo to republicans – the healthcare bill passed and now all Americans have to pay for it. It does not matter if it works or not. It will go through changes, but it is reality. Like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, it will be here long after we are gone. (more…)