I’ve read that US companies (banks among them) are hoarding cash to the tune of 1.8 to 2.5 trillion dollars. The percentage of cash as it relates to a firm’s total assets is rising and the velocity of money (the number of times, for example, the same dollar changes hands) is also declining. (Note: Much [...]
I was reading this Newsweek article the other day and was struck by a section in it about our president his proposals to build a smart power grid in the US. I found it a bit humorous that this president, who wants to bring government into the lives of our country’s citizens in unprecedented ways [...]
So..we’re in the middle of our fantasy draft on an Eagles message board I belong to, when my brother Paul slapped this question in the middle of the Keeper thread: “hey brother joe. i pay $500,000 a year to cover health insurance for my employees….a figure that has grown 20% every year since 1999. tell [...]
The American Republic will endure, until politicians realize they can bribe the people with their own money. – Alexander Fraser Tytler Share on Facebook
When World War II started in Europe, a lot of people were shocked. A year before Germany invaded Poland, Neville Chamberlain had declared “peace in our time”. Yet no one should have been surprised. Adolf Hitler, in hundreds of speeches and the odious “Mein Kampf”, stated exactly what he would go about attaining power and [...]
I’m hoping this is exactly what lawmakers run into when Congress recesses in August. Share on Facebook
Well, Hopium smokers, the high ended with cap and tax, the price of health care “reform” and innumerable gaffes on the domestic and international stage. And now the hangover is beginning. Share on Facebook
Now, I’m no prude and I don’t begrudge anyone who wants to indulge now and again in a little smut on his own dime and time. Hell, there may be a student film out there, circa 1984, starring NostraSeamus his ownself , wearing nothing but a Viking helmet and starring alongside a tub of bacon [...]
Some great quotes, sent to me by Cupcake, attributed to Adrian Rogers: 1. You cannot legislate the poor into prosperity by legislating the wealthy out of prosperity. 2. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. 3. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not [...]
My Administration is committed to creating an unprecedented level of openness in Government. We will work together to ensure the public trust and establish a system of transparency, public participation, and collaboration. Openness will strengthen our democracy and promote efficiency and effectiveness in Government. Share on Facebook
