Please click in again on Monday, January 5, 2009 for essays, humor and advice to former members of the middle class.
It's all so simple.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
DRIVE ONLY FORDS
Of the Big Three auto makers, only Ford says, "Thanks, but no thanks" to billions of taxpayer dollar grants and loans. Ford has about $20 billion on hand and takes the high road by telling Uncle Sam it doesn't need the help.
That's big. Ford should reap the public's favor and respect. Americans should reward business skills and high principles with their patronage. See the USA in a Ford.
Meanwhile, the government in Sweden granted about $3 billion to its auto manufacturers, especially Volvo. This is an example of what Detroit is up against when it competes with foreign cars in the market place.
Our best solution to that unfairness is to restore tariffs on all products coming into the U.S. which compete with vital-precious-established industry. Tariffs have fallen out of favor because of a mistaken interpretation of history. They need to be revisited because they protect jobs and investors - and produce revenue.
It's all so simple.
That's big. Ford should reap the public's favor and respect. Americans should reward business skills and high principles with their patronage. See the USA in a Ford.
Meanwhile, the government in Sweden granted about $3 billion to its auto manufacturers, especially Volvo. This is an example of what Detroit is up against when it competes with foreign cars in the market place.
Our best solution to that unfairness is to restore tariffs on all products coming into the U.S. which compete with vital-precious-established industry. Tariffs have fallen out of favor because of a mistaken interpretation of history. They need to be revisited because they protect jobs and investors - and produce revenue.
It's all so simple.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
THE MIDDLE CLASS IS IN CHINA
The recent news of middle class people demonstrating and rioting in China is startling. The Chinese are supposed to be poor, never middle class, (especially under communism).
Our middle class disappeared - now we know where they went.
It's all so simple.
Our middle class disappeared - now we know where they went.
They went with the factories we exported, the tariffs we dropped, the outsourcing we encouraged, and the borders we didn't seal.
China adopted a blend of capitalism and fascism. Some call it state capitalism. They keep their communism merely for the civil rights side of things, you know: squelching individuality, liberty, killing unwanted babies, smashing printing presses, and arresting worshippers.
The industrialization of China created a middle class, largely on the basis of factory orders from America. Now our purchases are falling, so the Chinese middle class is losing employment. We terminated them again - the middle class.
But we miss them. They shall return, and next time we'll treat them with more respect.
It's all so simple.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
FED UP WITH THE FED
A month ago The Fed announced that it had given out two trillion dollars in loans to unidentified recipients. This privately-owned corporation, posing as part of our national government, refuses requests for information regarding the transaction.
Citizens who care also want to know where these pseudo-patriots got the money and did any of it go to foreign banks of firms?
How will we learn the truth? Why the silence? Where are Hatch, Bennett and Matheson? Apparently, they're afraid to face up to the swindlers. And where are The Spectrum, The Wall Street Journal or the guy with half of his brain tied behind his back?
I mean holy $&*%$#@*.
Sometimes it's not all so simple.
Meetings & Events
Weekly meetings of Dixie Tailgaters and High Beamers will resume on the first Tuesday in January. Meanwhile, keep doing what you do best.
Overheard at Slippery Slope Saloon
"Bush was in Iraq this week. Did the terrorists follow him home?"
Citizens who care also want to know where these pseudo-patriots got the money and did any of it go to foreign banks of firms?
How will we learn the truth? Why the silence? Where are Hatch, Bennett and Matheson? Apparently, they're afraid to face up to the swindlers. And where are The Spectrum, The Wall Street Journal or the guy with half of his brain tied behind his back?
I mean holy $&*%$#@*.
Sometimes it's not all so simple.
Meetings & Events
Weekly meetings of Dixie Tailgaters and High Beamers will resume on the first Tuesday in January. Meanwhile, keep doing what you do best.
Overheard at Slippery Slope Saloon
"Bush was in Iraq this week. Did the terrorists follow him home?"
Monday, December 08, 2008
NEW NEW DEAL
It's yesteryear all over again. An in-coming president scolds the out-going administration for causing a failing economy. He blames the latter's reckless spending, and then embarks on a similar but more massive plan. It's FDR revisited.
But unlike Roosevelt's "Nothing to fear but fear itself," the new leader tells us we have rough days ahead of us, and "things will get much worse."
One thing that has us all feeling more secure is Barrack's promise to not smoke in the White House. President Clinton didn't either, did he? That would rise to the level of impeachable.
Pay attention because you'll soon learn whether a nation can spend its way out of an economic recession/depression.You already know the answer, but the smooth-talking folks you elected need your guidance. Tell it to them straight.
It's all so simple.
Overheard in the back room at Frenchy's Cafe
"Slick Willie will be the new senator from New York. Now the fun begins."
"I wonder how many of those half million workers who lost their jobs last month had two jobs."
"I can believe anything now. I saw a picture of President Bush and Barbra Streisand kissing. Or maybe their doubles did it."
But unlike Roosevelt's "Nothing to fear but fear itself," the new leader tells us we have rough days ahead of us, and "things will get much worse."
One thing that has us all feeling more secure is Barrack's promise to not smoke in the White House. President Clinton didn't either, did he? That would rise to the level of impeachable.
Pay attention because you'll soon learn whether a nation can spend its way out of an economic recession/depression.You already know the answer, but the smooth-talking folks you elected need your guidance. Tell it to them straight.
It's all so simple.
Overheard in the back room at Frenchy's Cafe
"Slick Willie will be the new senator from New York. Now the fun begins."
"I wonder how many of those half million workers who lost their jobs last month had two jobs."
"I can believe anything now. I saw a picture of President Bush and Barbra Streisand kissing. Or maybe their doubles did it."
Saturday, December 06, 2008
IT'S MIND BLOGGING
A health-advising, radio talk hostess broadcasting in St. George declared that vegetarians don't live as long as meat eaters, and God put sub-human creatures here for us to munch on. Listeners to talk radio have learned to stay calm when they hear falacious statements, so we didn't cuss or scream. We only winced.
Every study ever made supports the widely held belief that vegetarians outlive tbe beaf eaters. Also, they are healthier with much lower rates of cancer, heart disease and kidney failure.
As for Our Creator putting animals in the world to sustain us, we ask: "Does that include gorillas, scorpions, roaches, crocodiles, lizards, and mice?" Which Bible passage has a menu? Joseph Smith and Brigham Young had reservations (not in steak houses) about any kind of meat. The Word of Wisdom suggestion to eat meat "sparingly" is less popular than the warnings against wine, tobacco and hot drinks.
Dine on fruits, vegetables, grains, herbs, and nuts.
It's all so simple.
Every study ever made supports the widely held belief that vegetarians outlive tbe beaf eaters. Also, they are healthier with much lower rates of cancer, heart disease and kidney failure.
As for Our Creator putting animals in the world to sustain us, we ask: "Does that include gorillas, scorpions, roaches, crocodiles, lizards, and mice?" Which Bible passage has a menu? Joseph Smith and Brigham Young had reservations (not in steak houses) about any kind of meat. The Word of Wisdom suggestion to eat meat "sparingly" is less popular than the warnings against wine, tobacco and hot drinks.
Dine on fruits, vegetables, grains, herbs, and nuts.
It's all so simple.
Friday, December 05, 2008
TIMID AUTO EXECS BEFORE CONGRESS
Sure, it's an obscene scene for America's proud chariot makers to go begging for taxpayers' money. But worse is the lack of self-respect these chief executive officers displayed when confronted by the lawyer-types in Congress who've never met a payroll, prepared a budget or changed a tire.
When scorned for flying private jet planes to Washington, at least one of them should have said: "A top executive's time is worth big money and precious to his company. Do you really believe he should sit in airports while waiting to fly commercial? Would you then ask why we fly first class? Senator Klaghorn, we fly on private planes to save work time for ourselves and our employees. Did you think we just want the comfort?
In 1957, General Motors president Charlie Wilson declared that, "What's good for GM is good for America." He wasn't vain or arrogant. He was right. Since then, you esteemed lawmakers have dropped tariffs on foreign-made cars, thus striking a blow against one of your nation's top industries. Also, the hefty revenues gathered by those tariffs had to be recovered by tax increases on our people.
Give them the money. Stop acting like it's gold or silver.
It's all so simple.
TWENTY-YEARS-FROM-NOW NEWS
Fidel Castro, the venerable ruler of Cuba, celebrated his 102nd birthday today by making a seven-hour speech extolling his place in history. Seated in the front row at Karl Marx auditorium was Elian Gonzales, the heir apparent if - heaven forbid - anything ever happens to the Maximum Leader. Gonzales quickly moved into favor after Fidel's estranged brother, Raul, defected to Miami years ago. When asked "To what do you attribute your longevity in life and politics?" Fidel replied: "I always tried to be kind to everyone, quit smoking Havanas at age 75, and stayed fit by dodging CIA hit men."
When scorned for flying private jet planes to Washington, at least one of them should have said: "A top executive's time is worth big money and precious to his company. Do you really believe he should sit in airports while waiting to fly commercial? Would you then ask why we fly first class? Senator Klaghorn, we fly on private planes to save work time for ourselves and our employees. Did you think we just want the comfort?
In 1957, General Motors president Charlie Wilson declared that, "What's good for GM is good for America." He wasn't vain or arrogant. He was right. Since then, you esteemed lawmakers have dropped tariffs on foreign-made cars, thus striking a blow against one of your nation's top industries. Also, the hefty revenues gathered by those tariffs had to be recovered by tax increases on our people.
Give them the money. Stop acting like it's gold or silver.
It's all so simple.
TWENTY-YEARS-FROM-NOW NEWS
Fidel Castro, the venerable ruler of Cuba, celebrated his 102nd birthday today by making a seven-hour speech extolling his place in history. Seated in the front row at Karl Marx auditorium was Elian Gonzales, the heir apparent if - heaven forbid - anything ever happens to the Maximum Leader. Gonzales quickly moved into favor after Fidel's estranged brother, Raul, defected to Miami years ago. When asked "To what do you attribute your longevity in life and politics?" Fidel replied: "I always tried to be kind to everyone, quit smoking Havanas at age 75, and stayed fit by dodging CIA hit men."
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