tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9923265428080613872024-10-24T00:50:00.445-07:00This is a blog with a bunch of rants by me about the state of our great US country today. I try to give people some information, offer my perspective, and hope that people like it. I will cover any topics that peak my interest. News, government, politics, big business, education, etc.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992326542808061387.post-74129779989055010712014-08-15T21:05:00.002-07:002014-08-15T21:05:47.672-07:00

So, here I am again, writing.  This time it's about our delusional ideals about corporate morality. Corporate morality doesn't really exist insofar as what it means to have morals as an individual.  Corporations, at their core, are supposed to produce profits for their shareholders.  Sure, there are companies out there who are doing the right thing, and producing profits at the

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I know it has been a long time since I wrote, and I don't know if anyone still reads this, but I know that I must write. Tonight, my daughter and I watched "Lincoln".  It was not my first time seeing it, nor will it be my last, as I am a big Lincoln fan and have been since I can remember.  The movie reminded me what we are missing in politics nowadays, and that is heart. Had Lincoln

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No post tonight.  I will try to get one up tomorrow or Tuesday.  I have been having some computer issues that I have been working to resolve.  I should have the next post done by tomorrow.  It's like the world is working against me having this blog.

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So, we have had a few shootings recently.  The worst of it, of course, was Sandy Hook Elementary.  So, now the gun control debate rages on and we have leaders committed to passing laws that will regulate guns more.  That's a good thing, right?  Well, let's investigate this a little more... The Statistics of Anarchy In a lot of the news, everyone is throwing around

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Sorry for the long hiatus.  I am now separated from the military and told by doctors that I cannot work or drive.  That leaves me with a lot of time at home to hang out and write on a variety of subjects, mostly politics or economics.  So, hopefully this blog will be back in business.  I am posting a new article tonight, so stay with me here.  I am back with a lot of time

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Here it comes, another bill to create jobs and save the economy.  Corporate banks and really dumb insurance companies destroy the economy, devastate the job scene, and wreak havoc on our dollar's value in the global economy - all while tearing apart our country's AAA credit rating.  Our government's response over and over and over again?  Let's use taxpayer money to pay for their

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Hello Everyone, Thank you all for your patience as I work through everything going on.  I hope to be on here more, but it seems like every time I sit down, something else happens.  So, here I am about to talk about my next topic - something that's on everyone's mind right now - at least those of us in the military. What is and What Should Never Be For those that don't know, Congress

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Government "care" Health Care.  It has been a raging debate for years.  We are seeing our first real deal health care plan that might go into effect.  Finally, some people would say.  Others would say that it's going to bankrupt us.  Still others would say that government run health care would be awful.  So, what's going on here, and how can we navigate this crazy,

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The Library Lady Rants: She's Got A "D" In Geometry. But It's the School That's Failing Her.

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Have we lost our minds? Ok.  I am reading all kinds of things all over the news, and even more all over from comments that people have about this issue.  And, everyone seems to be twisting this issue to whatever side they are on.  The Republicans are pushing their agenda too hard and we can't approve their budget.  The Democrats are becoming the party of "no" and won't 

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That's How the Logic Goes I just recently received an e-mail from my mother (who works inside a good public school system, but still sees many problems) which had attached an editorial (you can catch a hint at what is said in that here).  It basically talks about how we have turned America's teachers into the enemy, and why we shouldn't have.  It is a great read (even the little

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Your kids are in danger!!!  This is the second worst thing happening to them right now!!!  There is something swooping across the nation and it is crippling your children for the rest of their lives!  I cannot wait any longer and must warn you of the coming danger! Now that I have your attention, I would like to talk to you about government spending, the debt, and why you should

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John Stewart made me cry National security is an interesting topic.  Everyone seems to know how we can make this country safer.  From wars abroad to tightening security at our air and sea ports, you hear about it everywhere.  The media continually rams the concepts, ideas, and thoughts that national security is a big deal.  And it is.  But the areas that they say are

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Sounds Boring - but it's not I know what people who read this title think (LegerdeWHAAAT???).  This is going to be another story of the financial system and how corrupt it is.  It is going to be boring.  Corruption, yes; boring, no - and here's why: I stumbled across this post by Omer Rosen.  This, in a nutshell, explains how banks were cheating clients on something called

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Hatred and a "Church" Early in March, a supreme court decision came out in favor of the Westboro Baptist Church's (I want to make it clear that the Baptist Church is in no way affiliated with this "church") right to protest funerals, rallies, memorials, and pretty much whatever else they decide they want to.  If I sound unhappy, it's because I am.  Although I agree with the court

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In order to provide you with the best analysis available, I am going to hit you with a series of articles written on some older issues.  I want people to get a sense of what I am about before I start attacking the newer stuff.  So, I am officially declaring April old news month.  I will still try to get you the new stuff, but you will see rants on older topics starting April 1st. &

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Parntership I just found an amazing article on the tsunami relief efforts, and it made me wonder, why is it that we hardly ever see these sort of articles?  It seems like the world turns a blind eye to good deeds and then wonders why no one ever does them.  As a military man, I am well aware of the good deeds that are happening every day in many countries all over the world by us US

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"She Boo-hooing" As I look at my own experience with the public education my daughter is receiving, I wonder:  How did things go so wrong with public education? My daughter started at a nice public school in Kansas.  She went to school, loved it, and got great grades.  She used to be so disappointed when the weekend came and she couldn't go to school.  Well, after a couple of

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I just got done with a conversation last night with one of my former flight commanders, and I realized that I am not the only one out there that feels like this country has become too politicized to actually fix any of the problems we have.  Now, don't get me wrong.  I am not a US policy-basher who hates the country he lives in.  In fact, I love this country.  I think is the

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