The people have spoken!

Tax the rich and put on "salary cap" on CEO's...This is what the people of this poll want. I've discussed CEO salary caps with people in the past, but I wasn't aware the concept had crept into the public. We can go back and forth on taxing the rich. Here are the facts...We had a surplus when Clinton left office, and once Bush rolled back Clinton's tax hike on the richest 1% of Americans (those who make over $518,000 annually), we have record deficits. Of course, Bush also started an illegal war that's a bit on the pricey side...

I know the Conservative mantra is "taxing the rich is anti-American. It discourages people from achieving riches, and thus hurts the country and economy." Let's explore that logic, shall we? Let's say you just make the cut, and make exactly $518,000 a year. When Bush's cuts first went into place, you saved a whopping $3,000. Not much, eh? Well, when the tax cuts are fully in place in 2010, those same folks will save about $85,000 a year! Good for them, right? Except when you consider that those richest 1% of Americans will be saving more in taxes than the bottom 70% MAKE IN A YEAR! I know the concept of socialism scares Americans, but this is outrageous! Never mind the fact that with all of the debt that Bush has been so kind to pass on to our future generations, he also managed to reduce the amount we collect to pay on this debt. Folks, somethings got to give...

Well Howdy Do Der.

I go thru ebbs and floes with regards to current events...And I've been spending some time on the home front, hence the lack of posts no one reads.

Frito wanted to start a discussion on nationalism. His point? 'Yeah, I'm American, and my roots are Italian. Who cares?'

Thoughts?

Justice is Lost....

This guy walks? Seriously? He takes the fall for the vice president and then the president excuses him from any jail time? WAKE UP AMERICA!

SiCKO Opens Tomorrow!!!

GO SEE THIS FLICK! Regardless of your personal feelings on Michael Moore, he correct is stating that our 'health care' industry is a travesty. Check out this article. And go see the movie already!

I'm not really shocked, but......

WOW! The current administration doesn't exactly have a great track record with regards to the environment. But this article details how this administration, and more specifically Dick Cheney circumvents the laws. I know there are various opinions on the root cause of global warming, and I'm not here to argue those points. Throw them out the window. But to favor the recreational fishing industry over the extinction of 2 species of fish is irresponsible at best. I'm sure there will be no real national outrage over this, much like Cheney's brilliant revelation that he's not actually part of the Executive Branch. Americans are far too interested in Paris Hilton to give a crap about real issues. The more I read, the more sad I become at the state of this nation....

Cheney breaks the law! (Again....)

From Article II (The Executive Branch), Section 1 (The President) of the United States of America Constitution:

"The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years, and, together with the Vice-President chosen for the same Term, be elected, as follows..." [emphasis added by me]

So it seems fairly clear. The Founding Fathers intended for the President and Vice-President to comprise the executive branch. And am I correct in assuming that the Constitution is the rule of law in this country? I thought so. So why on earth is this enemy of the country our Vice-President? First he starts an illegal war...er, "fights terror" so his ex-employer can profit billions and billions dollars. Now he's (AGAIN!!!) deliberately deceiving the American people to continue his criminal activities. Kucinich might be an insane elf, but he was and is 150% correct on this issue.

On another topic, Bush finally pulls his head out of his hing quarters.....

My Man!!!

Well, Bloomberg seems to want me to vote with a clear conscience. Kudos! I'm not sure the ultimate point of this, but once again, me likey!!!

Me Likey?

I find this story fascinating. I really, really love the idea. It goes against everything Starbucks and Wal-Mart represent. At the same time, the decline of the dollar is a serious concern...Still, I think it's a great idea. Why do I live in Ohio again?!?

The correct NY Mayor Presidential candidate....

The more I hear about this guy, the more I like him. If we could only convince him to throw his hat into the presidential race, I think the country would benefit greatly....Still looking for dirt on Bloomberg....

What gives?

Seriously, folks. Does any American want unsecure borders? OF COURSE NOT! Immigration is the one issue where I stand behind the president, so it kind of makes sense that his Republican base is not. But seriously, what is wrong with this bill? Whether or not it is true, it makes certain Americans seem to dislike people with brown skin, plain and simple. This is about rich, snotty people who hire illegal immigrants to save a few dollars complaining about illegal immigrants getting into our country. It is about the failure of our justice system to enforce the current laws, and stop employers from hiring illegals.