What would you do to save $60? Would you drive your car less? Would you change the temperature setting on your thermostat? Would you choose NOT to do something that you like to do? Would you change your bank? Sixty dollars on a single purchase is a pretty big deal, right? That’s equal to the [...]
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You know, I was planning on going through the President’s Rose Garden Speech, but after nearly four pages of dissecting lies, misrepresentations, and redundant generalities, I gave up. The way I see, if the President isn’t going to say anything new…or at least truthful…then I didn’t need to waste my time. In case you don’t [...]
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Monday, September 5, is Labor Day in the United States, and, I’m going to be completely honest with you: I’m GLAD that I get to take the day off from work. Oh, yeah, folks: I’m going to kick back, relax, watch TV, maybe a DVD, take a nap and basically just enjoy an extra day [...]
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The year was 1829 when after losing his Presidential bid four years before to John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, the “Hero of the Battle of New Orleans,” was elected as the first Democratic President in US History. Tipping the scales in his favor was the promise of jobs for his supporters. And how did he [...]
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How many times have you heard people, specifically the Liberal/Progressive Media and Politicians, refer to the “Evil Rich?” The “Evil Rich” are the “Fat Cats” with money who want to <GASP> make even MORE money by investing their wealth in new industries, expanding existing business investments, or even by saving their money, which, when held [...]
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The President spoke at a Press Conference on Wednesday, 6/29/2011. By now, the odds are pretty good that you’ve either heard the speech, heard ABOUT it from whatever source you choose for your news & opinions, or, perhaps, are completely unaware that he spoke or what he spoke about. If you want to read his [...]
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OK, so I’ll admit that I’ve been thinking A LOT about economics. In fact, it seems to be an ongoing thread with me, especially with my recent posts to help you understand our “Debt and Taxes,” and even going WAAAAAAAY back to September of 2009 with “No More Credit for Congress.” Well, today, I want [...]
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So I recently had to travel to Iowa for my Grandfather’s funeral. For the record, I hate to fly, and it shows. I stand 6’1”, which means my knees are firmly implanted into the back of the seat ahead of my when I fly “Coach,” which is the only way I can afford to fly [...]
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