I was appalled today when CNN announced Social Security has been basically out of money for quite some time. It seems the government has been dipping their grubby hands into the money set aside for Social Security for years, giving IOUs. That doesn’t cut it for me. They locked up Bernie Madoff for the same [...]
Social Security
February 4th, 2010 · No Comments · My Opinion
Tags: baby boomers·government·social security
CASH FOR CLUNKERS PROGRAM- GOOD OR BAD?
June 21st, 2009 · 2 Comments · My Opinion
I was very interested in this Cash for Clunkers being talked about on the news so I did a little research. It would appear the government is willing to help some of the citizens by giving up to $4500 for an vehicle 1984 or newer that does not have a good miles per gallon rating. [...]
Tags: cars·government·mpg·trucks·vehicles
American’s choices
March 26th, 2009 · No Comments · My Opinion
Watching Obama talk Tuesday evening I felt he didn’t completely answer any questions. Clearly he was reading his prompter again. Were these questions given to the media to ask him? Or did the media have to submit questions prior to his speaking? Some questions just didn’t make me feel good about what’s happening to America, [...]
Tags: debt·Democrats·government·Obama·Republicans·speech
Unemployment debit cards- rip off!
February 7th, 2009 · No Comments · My Opinion
A very interesting article in the local newspaper made me realized even the unemployed are vulnerable to the rip off of their money. You have the right to elect direct deposit into your checking account or to get a debit card for the money you have coming to you when unemployed. This debit card is [...]
Tags: debit cards·fees·government·unemployment
Bailout money!
January 8th, 2009 · No Comments · My Opinion
Well, I suppose this should come under “Now I’ve heard everything!”. It was announced that Larry Flynt and other porn directors are going to ask the government for a $5 million bailout because the industry is falling apart due to people being more involved and interested in the economy. Are these people for real? Is [...]
Tags: absurdity·bailout money·government·Larry Flynt·porn·publicity stunt