USA Today has a survey that asks, “Does the Second Amendment give individuals the right to bear arms?” Over 1 millions votes have been cast… can you guess the percentages?
Go take the survey and then leave a comment. I think you will find it surprising...
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
This pill is hard to swallow!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the financial downfall of the United States triggered by our government pressuring financial institutions to loan hundreds of billions of dollars on homes that borrowers could not repay.
President Obama said, "Lenders tricked people into buying homes they couldn't afford and some folks knew they couldn't afford them and bought them anyway"?
IS HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF?
“House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank said President Barack Obama will require banks receiving government aid to lend more to businesses and consumers…” Bloomberg
I can understand the reasoning, put the money back into play. What I cannot get my head around is why anyone would allow someone as dishonest or clueless as Barney Frank to be in a position to make the recession worse.
One final suggestion to all my friends in the blogosphere: Borrow as much as you can before declaring bankrupsy.
President Obama said, "Lenders tricked people into buying homes they couldn't afford and some folks knew they couldn't afford them and bought them anyway"?
“House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank said President Barack Obama will require banks receiving government aid to lend more to businesses and consumers…” Bloomberg
I can understand the reasoning, put the money back into play. What I cannot get my head around is why anyone would allow someone as dishonest or clueless as Barney Frank to be in a position to make the recession worse.
One final suggestion to all my friends in the blogosphere: Borrow as much as you can before declaring bankrupsy.
Obama: Crawfish #1 & #2
Obama's campaign Web site states. "As president, Obama will not sign any non-emergency bill without giving the American public an opportunity to review and comment on the White House website for five days." Sunlight Before Signing
But that's the first thing he did. Politifact
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Crawfish #2 is a biggie!
...and soon to come.
Do you remember this statement? “If you make less than a quarter of a million dollars a year, you will not see a single dime of your taxes go up.”
If you guessed Barack Obama, you're right: October 7, 2008, Presidential debate.
It didn't take long to crawfish on that promise! Americans for Tax Reform
I don't smoke, so it doesn't effect me, but I do have a couple of problems with him raising this tax.
First, the average median smoker makes around $36,000 a year and one in four is at poverty level. $.61 a pack is more than "a single dime".
Next, if he doesn't put the American tobacco industry out of business, the new tax will slow sales and produce employee layoffs.
I don’t have a problem with spending the money on indigent children’s healthcare; but I do have a problem with including families making over $60,000 a year. Wikipedia
With unemployment hitting double digits this year, the 11 million low to middle class children they target will grow to 30 million completely uninsured children...so get ready for the pricetag to skyrocket.
Lastly, watch for more store robberies and theft. If you can't afford your cigarettes, just steal them.
But I could be wrong...
...and soon to come.
Do you remember this statement? “If you make less than a quarter of a million dollars a year, you will not see a single dime of your taxes go up.”
If you guessed Barack Obama, you're right: October 7, 2008, Presidential debate.
It didn't take long to crawfish on that promise! Americans for Tax Reform
I don't smoke, so it doesn't effect me, but I do have a couple of problems with him raising this tax.
First, the average median smoker makes around $36,000 a year and one in four is at poverty level. $.61 a pack is more than "a single dime".
Next, if he doesn't put the American tobacco industry out of business, the new tax will slow sales and produce employee layoffs.
I don’t have a problem with spending the money on indigent children’s healthcare; but I do have a problem with including families making over $60,000 a year. Wikipedia
With unemployment hitting double digits this year, the 11 million low to middle class children they target will grow to 30 million completely uninsured children...so get ready for the pricetag to skyrocket.
Lastly, watch for more store robberies and theft. If you can't afford your cigarettes, just steal them.
But I could be wrong...
Economic stimulus solution?
After reading an article in The Colorado Independent, it is obvious to me where hundreds of billions in stimulus money could be used to provide immediate economic relief, defer more home foreclosures and actually provide food for families' tables.
Factors in place:
State unemployment trust funds are already depleted and our economic crisis is predicted to last at least through 2010.
Unemployment payments could very easily double as layoffs escalate. We're talking as much as 30-50 billion per month.
The federal government has extended unemployment benefits to 20 weeks.
Unemployment benefits will not go into a savings account, it will be put right back in the economy for living expenses.
It meets the 3 "T" Formula for economic stimulus: timely, temporary and targeted.
No new social programs or oversight expenses are required, although the unemployment offices need more staffing.
Everyone knows exactly where the money will be spent.
The federal government is going to bail out states unemployment trust funds anyway!
Problems with this solution
The Stimulus money:
does not grow government.
does not create enough jobs.
does not allow for non-discresional spending.
is not the idea of a Democratic congressman.
does not benefit political contributors or special interest groups.
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Mark my words, if unemployment benefit shortfalls aren't addressed in this stimulus package, we will see at least one more stimulus/bailout package that will.
State unemployment trust funds are already depleted and our economic crisis is predicted to last at least through 2010.
Unemployment payments could very easily double as layoffs escalate. We're talking as much as 30-50 billion per month.
The federal government has extended unemployment benefits to 20 weeks.
Unemployment benefits will not go into a savings account, it will be put right back in the economy for living expenses.
It meets the 3 "T" Formula for economic stimulus: timely, temporary and targeted.
No new social programs or oversight expenses are required, although the unemployment offices need more staffing.
Everyone knows exactly where the money will be spent.
The federal government is going to bail out states unemployment trust funds anyway!
The Stimulus money:
does not grow government.
does not create enough jobs.
does not allow for non-discresional spending.
is not the idea of a Democratic congressman.
does not benefit political contributors or special interest groups.
Mark my words, if unemployment benefit shortfalls aren't addressed in this stimulus package, we will see at least one more stimulus/bailout package that will.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Golf Club Sign...
This is an actual sign posted at a golf club in Scottsdale, Arizona:
1. BACK STRAIGHT, KNEES BENT, FEET SHOULDER WIDTH APART.
2. FORM A LOOSE GRIP.
3. KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN!
4. AVOID A QUICK BACK SWING.
5. STAY OUT OF THE WATER.
6. TRY NOT TO HIT ANYONE.
7. IF YOU ARE TAKING TOO LONG, LET OTHERS GO AHEAD OF YOU.
8. DON'T STAND DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF OTHERS.
9. QUIET PLEASE...WHILE OTHERS ARE PREPARING.
10. DON'T TAKE EXTRA STROKES.
WELL DONE. NOW, FLUSH THE URINAL, GO OUTSIDE, & TEE OFF.
1. BACK STRAIGHT, KNEES BENT, FEET SHOULDER WIDTH APART.
2. FORM A LOOSE GRIP.
3. KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN!
4. AVOID A QUICK BACK SWING.
5. STAY OUT OF THE WATER.
6. TRY NOT TO HIT ANYONE.
7. IF YOU ARE TAKING TOO LONG, LET OTHERS GO AHEAD OF YOU.
8. DON'T STAND DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF OTHERS.
9. QUIET PLEASE...WHILE OTHERS ARE PREPARING.
10. DON'T TAKE EXTRA STROKES.
WELL DONE. NOW, FLUSH THE URINAL, GO OUTSIDE, & TEE OFF.
The Great American Ripoff Bailout!
Sharky, in his infinite wisdom, has posted information on his blog where concerned people can send a letter to President Pelosi Obama and/or sign a petition against the proposed stimulus bill at NoStimulus.com.
Economist Dan Mitchell tries to confuse people with facts!
Did I forget to mention that the "Stimulus Package" aids illegalaliens immigrants.
Bailed-out banks sought foreign workers! Bring workers in from overseas and pay them less...now that's economic stimulus! MSNBC
Did I forget to mention that the "Stimulus Package" aids illegal
Bailed-out banks sought foreign workers! Bring workers in from overseas and pay them less...now that's economic stimulus! MSNBC
Mondays Ironies...
U S has failed!
I can actually remember what old man McCain called it… "reckless, and demonstrates poor judgment that will make the world more dangerous." CNN
Mr. President, I don't think Mahmoud Ahmadinejad cares what you have to say...unless he can use your words to make us look weak. I seem to recall that the Ayatollah Khoeyniha had a similar whipping boy named Jimmy Carter.
How did I miss this one? It must not have been very important.
The media and defense attorneys make it sound like the rape and murder of this couple was because they were at the wrong place at the wrong time. Okay, that means it was either accidental or the fault of the victims...sounds reasonable to me!
Mrs. Crane and I saw “Gran Torino” last Saturday and it was quite a remarkable movie. It seems obvious to me the Academy Awards snubbed Clint due to the racist overtones of the film. The voters had no idea that it would be the most profitable movie made in 2008; hence Eastwood knows how revenge is best served… in cold, hard cash. I'm sure Spike was happy he didn't make the cut...although Hollywood keeps score by profit.
Superbowl observations!
With all the politically correct policies taking over our society, am I the only person who was shocked and delighted that God Bless America was sung and aired at this year's Superbowl?
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NBC actually refused to run a commercial for PETA due to its suggestive content! I applaud their stance, but I still don't believe it. U S World News
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I also noticed the cameras showing a group of Steelers kneeling in prayer during the game...will lawsuits follow or footwashing basins? I prefer religious freedom, no matter how unpopular!
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The NFL officially sanctioned the Superbowl Gospel Celebration. Check out the video.
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Top 10 Superbowl Ads of All Time MSNBC Thought I would throw this in for those who have time to remember.
NBC actually refused to run a commercial for PETA due to its suggestive content! I applaud their stance, but I still don't believe it. U S World News
I also noticed the cameras showing a group of Steelers kneeling in prayer during the game...will lawsuits follow or footwashing basins? I prefer religious freedom, no matter how unpopular!
The NFL officially sanctioned the Superbowl Gospel Celebration. Check out the video.
Top 10 Superbowl Ads of All Time MSNBC Thought I would throw this in for those who have time to remember.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Math Engineering Problem
Conditions:
A backhoe weighing 22 tons is on top of a lowboy trailer and heading east on Interstate 70 near Hays, Kansas.
The extended shovel arm is made of hardened refined steel and the approaching overpass is made of commercial-grade concrete, reinforced with 1 1/2 inch steel rebar spaced at 6 inch intervals in a criss-cross pattern layered at 1 foot vertical spacing.
Solve: When the shovel arm hits the overpass, how fast do you have to be going to slice the bridge in half? (Assume no effect for headwind and no braking by the driver...)
Extra Credit: Solve for the time and distance required for the entire rig to come to a complete stop after hitting the overpass at the speed calculated above.
Yes, you can neglect friction.
I couldn't solve it either...but who cares, the pictures are great!
A backhoe weighing 22 tons is on top of a lowboy trailer and heading east on Interstate 70 near Hays, Kansas.
The extended shovel arm is made of hardened refined steel and the approaching overpass is made of commercial-grade concrete, reinforced with 1 1/2 inch steel rebar spaced at 6 inch intervals in a criss-cross pattern layered at 1 foot vertical spacing.
Solve: When the shovel arm hits the overpass, how fast do you have to be going to slice the bridge in half? (Assume no effect for headwind and no braking by the driver...)
Extra Credit: Solve for the time and distance required for the entire rig to come to a complete stop after hitting the overpass at the speed calculated above.
Yes, you can neglect friction.
I couldn't solve it either...but who cares, the pictures are great!
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