One of the selling points of Mr. Obama as leader of the ‘free’ world was that he was/is in touch with reality. By this, of course, it is meant that his struggles have been similar to ours so he shares our values, ideals, and sensibilities. Naturally we assume this about him because he did...
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FutbolGuru
on Mon, Feb 9 2009
Filed under: Bail out, Bailout, socialism, banks, capitalism, feudalism, greed, bonuses, reality check, executives, masses
They say things come to you in the shower. That doesn’t usually happen with me. More often, during the act of climbing into bed. Then I have to get up and write the idea down, for experience has taught me if I don’t write it down, no matter how Earth-shattering the thought, it will be gone...
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FutbolGuru
on Fri, Feb 6 2009
Filed under: Bail out, Bailout, socialism, economy, Communism, capitalism, government, retirement, feudalism, greed, mutual fund, FICA, taxes, Social Security, stock market, swindle, 401K, swindler
It has become unfashionable in some circles to speak out against the rich. Of course it is a hobby on the left, and it is not at all uncommon for a wealthy congressman or actor to rail against excess, such as former South Carolina Senator Ernest Hollings’, famous statement that, “There’s...
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FutbolGuru
on Thu, Jan 1 2009
Filed under: Bail out, Bailout, fraud, socialism, theft, corruption, Communism, toxic loans, mortage crisis, capitalism, fascism, government