According to the polls that I’ve read, McCain came off in the debate last night as not scoring the home run on foreign policy that he needed to score. Obama appeared to stand his ground, which is all that he … Continue reading →
This pretty much sums it up, folks: The fundamental problem, as outlined in a post on iTulip, is that debt exceeds the value of the assets that collaterize that debt. There are two solutions to this conundrum: (1) allow deflation … Continue reading →
A friend sent me this and tracked down the source for me. It was written by H.G. Eichorst: Dear American: I need to ask you to support an urgent secret business relationship with a transfer of funds of great magnitude. … Continue reading →
I received an e-mail as a “reply-all” from a person who has been described to me as a very nice, decent person. I’ll let you make up your minds, but I will also insert into the narrative my rejoinders. “I … Continue reading →
Along with millions of other Americans, I am outraged at the Bush administration bailout of Corporate America. They lied to get us into the war in Iraq and now they are lying so that they can help their friends, who … Continue reading →
Let’s see ….. the reaction to Ms. Palin’s comments about the fungibility of oil has me curious. First, the quote: “Of course, it’s a fungible commodity and they don’t flag, you know, the molecules, where it’s going and where it’s … Continue reading →
While doing some research into the substantial influence of the Christian Right in politics these days, I came across an allegation that John McCain had supported a bill while in the Senate in 2005 that would have reformed the regulations … Continue reading →
I make no apologies for drawing a connection between these two videos. Do not focus on who the speakers are. Instead, focus on the behavior of the crowds. Does this not concern you? Now, add in the information gathered by … Continue reading →
If any of you have any doubts about the real Sarah Palin, read this essay by David Talbot, on Salon.com. I am giving you the link because, according to the message at the bottom of the page on the Salon … Continue reading →
Several days ago, I stumbled across a pretty definitive display of the racial hatred that infects some people in this country. At the Values Voters Summit, held in Washington, D.C. (hosted by the Family Research Council) this past weekend (September … Continue reading →