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Archive for July, 2008

Presidential Candidates Overseas - Why?

I am confused as to the purpose of the two presidential candidates, Obama and McCain wasting money, time, and probably many other things, in visiting foreign dignitaries in their home countries.  Obama especially seems to be the culprit, or it could be that the media is covering him more.  I literally quit watching political news because it has gone on so long that I’ve lost interest in anyone winning the presidential election.  But on occasion I still catch some news that Obama is in yet another country talking to yet another leader. Read more »

Why Not a Better Tax System?

I am completely confused as to why we need such a complex tax code in the USA.  It amazes me that people in charge who consider themselves great patriarchs of the people even allow such a thing.  The only real explanation is that it is benefiting them and they really don’t want to change something that is benefiting them.  Since the majority of the country’s leaders are in the upper class, monetary wise, it must be that the tax codes are in favor of the wealthy.  This sounds like a “duh” statement, but it is one that is blatantly ignored by most and I am confused as to why.  In reality how much can our leaders be “for the people” if they allow such stupidity?  Why is there such hesitancy in moving toward a simpler tax system?  Is it because the complex tax system creates Read more »

Saga of an American Bankruptcy

Many people may wonder how a person can fall into bankruptcy.  Of course, others completely understand the saga.

In part it may be the fault of the bearer that he or she has fallen into bankruptcy. But in many cases, or partially, it becomes the fault of the society that person lives in.

The most well known scenario is of course the person who builds up a certain life style and then loses their job or business.  Many times this is not the fault of the bankrupted person in any way. This would be a case where society was at fault.

There are cases that are more subtle though.  These are the less obvious and slower cases where a person gradually loses the ability to finance life.

Let’s use a person named Joe for this scenario.

Let’s say Joe has a mediocre job that just brings enough money so he Read more »

Two Floods, Two Peoples?

In an effort to stir up some controversy and get some interesting replies on this forum it has been brought to my attention that there are occurrences in the country right now that may be seen as very prejudiced against the white man.  We do not endorse any personal opinions but here is what people have been writing to us about. Read more »