I'M BAAACCCKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello everyone! I have returned from my hiatus and continuing to watch the political landscape. Believe me, there is a whole lot to watch. The Governor of Illinois is charged with all kinds of corruption. He tried to sell a Senate seat! Are you kidding me? The cynical part of me believes he is not an isolated incident, but just the knucklehead who got caught. You know this guy had stones. He literally called out for his phones to be tapped. Little did the dummy know the FBI had been doing so for the last two years, at least. When will they learn?

Now let's talk about the economy. I have stated in previous blogs that the present administration was going to take us to the cleaners. Well America; WE HAVE BEEN FLEECED! Now what? I know many who are suddenly unemployed who do not deserve to be. I am fortunate to be employed, but barely and still unable to effectively meet my financial obligations. Yeah, I can admit that. I know I am not alone. I read an article where it was stated that GW Bush was concerned about his legacy. Well Georgie, your legacy is shot! Your decision to let Dick Cheney lead around by the nose during your presidency is your undoing. All those tax breaks, permission for big business to ship valuable employment overseas, along with a war on the wrong damned country has made you the sorriest president I have witnessed in my life. I give you credit; for years I thought Richard Nixon stole the country...You have surpassed him and should have been forced to resign years ago. I guess no one wanted another "Tricky Dick" in office. I sure didn't. That might have been your act of mercy for this country. Oh yeah, I forgot about your initiative toward the fight against global HIV/AIDS. Excellent effort, except you increased global funding by about 34% and domestic funding by less than 2%. Did I mention the economy is still spiraling downward? Ford, GM, Chrysler all screaming BROKE. They had the nerve to fly down to DC on private jets asking for money...Were they crazy or high? They returned this time by less expensive transportation, still begging. I have the solution! How about asking the oil companies to bail them out? They continued making "gas guzzling" behemoths and failed to produce the kind of vehicles that could meet the challenge of the foreign automakers. I believe since they have taken such good care of the oil industry; the oil industry should repay them in kind. Give the $34 billion to the the "Big 3", the oil companies won't miss it. Did you see the profits these jokers made? Over the the last few years, oil companies have done swell. They should "spread the joy" among their allies the automakers.

Oh well, tighten up your belts! It is going to get rough!

What a Disappointment

Sometimes, I expect politicians to behave badly, but not to this extent. Mudslinging; just part of the game. This time, though, it appears as though things are starting to get out of hand. The verbal attacks on Senator Obama are despicable to say the least. I keep hearing the McCain camp saying that Obama is a liar, however it has been my experience the liars in the last eight years came from the Republican side of the aisle. McCain has an interesting past and Palin is mired in stupidity. What's scary is that there are many who are gullible enough to believe her ignorant ramblings.

I respect anyone's right to free speech, until it becomes slander. Uninformed banter usually means fear or ignorance. It seems that both are in play now. It is shameful how this is playing out. I wonder if this was what the founding fathers had in mind when they framed the Constitution.

The economy is in trouble, we are in a war we should never have been in, and McCain wants to give tax breaks to the rich. What a disappointment.

BACK TO THE MUD-SLINGING

Sarah Palin's stupidity is consistently being demonstrated every time she opens her mouth. The First Amendment is definitely being misused here. Actually, she is trying appeal to the bigots zealots and misinformed in our country. Her rant about Obama being "chummy" with terrorists is an attempt to attack Obama's heritage and surname to create the psychological inference that he is a collaborator with terrorists and other enemies of America. Noting can be further from the truth. So, Dingy..stop with the mudslinging. You have to have facts, not assuptions.

Comedians joke about Governor Palin's intelligence. I am not joking, I am thoroughly convinced she is "life-stupid". For whatever reason, she seems to just say things that do not make a lot of sense. When she opens her mouth, I expect a bird to fly out. Funny though, I still have not heard a comment about the African-American guy who says Bristol's baby is not Levi's, but his. Can you say "Cover-up".

This is gonna be one interesting election. Does McCain and Palin actually think America is that stupid?

What Debate???

Okay, I had been waiting for and looking forward to the Vice Presidential debate on Thursday. What a letdown. I fell asleep on it. From what I saw, Palin showed me jack! She didn't answer any of the questions posed to her. She kept talking about things any moron knows. She claimed she was talking to the American people...What am I Russian? She sure wasn't talkin to me! She keeps talking about Obama being unqualified, but the she is the biggest joke in this election. You would think she would keep her mouth shut. She is as dumb as Dan Qayle. OK, so she happens to be the Governor of Alaska judging from the information I have read, she got the position by convincing the people she was the answer to their problems. Well, maybe she was, but she is anything but the answer to America's problems. Actually, her and her thinking is a big part of the problem. I keep hearing how "she held her own" in the debate; what debate were they watching? She was arrogant, obnoxious, disrespectful to Biden and the moderator, and above all STUPID! If her team gets into office, we are in DEEEEEP DODO. Wake up America, John McCain & Sarah Palin will be more of the same. By the way, how come no one is talking about this African-American man claiming to be the father of Sarah Palin's future grandchild? things that make you go hmmmmmmmmmmm.

Well, Well, Well; Surprise, Surprise!

Okay, once again the powers that be appear to have screwed up royally. The bailout plan is out, then it's in, then it's out again. Personally, I have a problem that the individuals responsible are not going to be held accountable. The taxpayers are going to front the bill again. Should the bailout be approved, it is still a gamble. The investments do not have to become profitable in time for the economy to right itself. What right does George W. Bush have to ask the American people to clean up his train wreck? How could he stand in front of the American people and blame us for the situation of the economy?

The question now is "Do we have a deal. or don't we?" It is 10:02 PM EST and nothing seems to have been resolved. The game goes on.

Well, I am not surprised. Ever since GWB got in office, SNAFU seems to be the legacy of his administration. I guess we have to adopt a "wait "n" see" attitude and I bet it's going to be something. BS anyone?

Here We Go Again

The present economic crisis has everyone afraid of what could be. Many economists saw it coming and tried to warn us all. This new plan to bail out the suffering businesses is scary because the cost will most likely fall on the tax payer. Personally, I cannot afford the bill.

President Bush went on TV this evening and laid the blame on everything but where it belongs...on this administration! His administration's support of the credit industry has lead to the problems we face today. He stated that the influx of foreign investors started the ball rolling...not true! The failure of the Bush administration to hold the credit industry accountable for their predatory practices was the "beginning of the end".

The credit card industry has been one of the largest, (if not the largest), financial supporters of the Bush Presidency. Their campaign contributions kept the heat from the industry players. It started with the credit card industry and the primary way to slow the snowballing problem down is to make the credit card industry stop their predatory practices. The public needs to be made aware and encouraged to to STOP using those cards and begin purchasing what they can afford to pay cash for. Getting something you want with a 29% interest rate attached is anything but practical. Having to pay enough late fees that your minimum payment automatically doubles is not the smartest thing for a consumer to continue to accept.

My suggestion...cut up the cards. Keep one for dire emergency.. Use Cash for everything. Hold them accountable...Free yourself from the yoke of DEBT>

There are solutions..research and use them.

Egos, Economy, Elections

These are maddening times. Political egos are fragile, the election is approaching, and the economy is shot. We are forced to do more things with less resources. At the beginning of the war in Iraq, the president told us all we would have to tighten our belts. Since then, there have been tax cuts for the wealthy, more stress for the less fortunate. Sen. McCain pulled a smart move by naming Alaska's female governor as his running mate. Hey, she is ultra conservative, practically unkown and a potential salve for the wounded Hillary Clinton supporters who would like another alternative, besides Obama.

Okay, because of the Hurricane Gustav, the Republican Convention has been delayed a tad. There must be some distance, (if only in appearance), from the present administration. Remember, it took Bush a long time to react to the plight of Katrina. So many issues still remain unresolved and here comes another disaster.

I have been looking at other economic flags. Credit card fees are rising, it is hard as hell to get a loan. Foreclosures are still rising, gas prices are astronomical, and more companies are send their production factories out of the country. Even Hershey's Chocolate has begun the process of moving their production to Mexico. In the name of profit, a lot of Americans will be out of work and no one cares.

Well, strap in everyone...we have a rough ride ahead.