Aug
13
Majority say they don't count on Social Security
August 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Pessimism over Social Security is at an all-time high as six in ten Americans who don't already receive benefits through the program say they never will, according to a new CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll. And why should they trust their government? It's just lie after lie. They have cried wolf too often. No one in [...]
Apr
15
Senators fight airlines over carry-on baggage fees
April 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Finally Senators are doing something worthwhile with their old, fat and prodominantly white asses. Senate Democrats are taking aim at carry-on baggage fees after Spirit Airlines became the first U.S. carrier to propose charging passengers to store luggage in overhead bins. So on Wednesday, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a bill that would amend the [...]
Mar
26
Strip club 'pole tax' in hands of Texas high court
March 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment
They'll tax you for everything. That's always been the case. And with the economy in shambles, government is trying to get money however it can, with little care for you. Just look at the health care bill. Now they want to charge you a tax to see stripper boobs. The Texas Supreme Court is deciding [...]
Jul
30
More Retailers Accepting Food Stamps
July 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment
More retailers are accepting food stamps these days, as more consumers are turning to government aid to pay for groceries. Almost 39 million people received food stamps or Electronic Benefit Transfers in April 2009. That's up 20% over April 2008. Retailers like Costco, 7-Eleven and Target are jumping on the payment method as they know [...]
Jul
9
Pro-Marijuana Ad Pushes Pot As Budget Fix
July 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment
A pro-marijuana group is launching another television bid to legalize pot in California, but this time their pitch is that legalizing and taxing the drug could help solve the state's massive budget deficit. And California needs to do something drastic, now more than ever. The 30-second ad aired on Wednesday and features a retired 58-year-old [...]
Jun
26
The Hidden Costs Of Government
June 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment
South Carolina governor Mark Sanford has been in the news, just in case you've been living under a rock. He disappeared and then admitted that he was having an affair with some Argentinian gal. Immoral behavior from a overly-religious man in a position of power? Color me shocked. But I don't give a damn about [...]
Jun
12
The U.S. Senate Thursday backed a plan giving the Food and Drug Administration power to regulate cigarettes and other tobacco products, because you know, they've been doing such a bang up job with everything else they "regulate". The agency would curb advertisements, require stronger package warnings and inspect manufacturers. Supporters said the bill, which passed [...]
May
21
California's Budget Crisis
May 21, 2009 | 3 Comments
Arnold may be good at protecting John and Sarah Connor from cyborgs, but he's facing an even bigger threat with California's budget. California is an odd state. The Hollywood machine alone makes the state something of an economic engine all in itself. I mean, how many billions, trillions pass through the Hollywood machine daily? All [...]
May
7
Obama Vows To Cut Government Waste
May 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Looks like I was right on target with my article about cutting waste in the goverment. On Thursday President Obama vowed to cut "stunning" waste in the US government budget, as he laid out details of his sweeping budget for 2010. "There is a lot of money being spent inefficiently, ineffectively, and — in some [...]
Apr
29
Don't Use Our Government As An Example Of How Get Wealthy
April 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment
When it comes to creating and maintaining wealth, you want to educate yourself. Don't go looking at the government as a model. That would be disaster. Think of the government as a large company or corporation. The government likes to send plenty of money overseas. To other companies if you will. Meanwhile, there are areas [...]