tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102052712012-01-29T16:57:09.167-07:00My thoughts on economics and politics. Mostly repeating that I don't like socialism.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.comBlogger2281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-960810916208210072011-12-31T17:34:00.001-07:002011-12-31T17:34:33.783-07:00

Still trying to get through Les Miserables.  I have read at least two other books since I started this.   Way more french history then I ever wanted to know.  Not a bad story but I wonder if its worth it.   This is a lot of work.  I have to read the book with my phone at hand so I can look up everything.  Any fans?  I have a lot of other books piling up with I trod slowly through this one.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-9157570876713229872011-09-11T16:02:00.000-07:002011-09-11T16:02:29.500-07:00

There are several obvious messages from the parable of the 10 virgins. First off, Jesus is the bridegroom and the virgins are the members of his church. The message is that they  need to prepared for his coming at all times. My guess is that the wedding represents heaven.  That is the goal that everyone is trying to reach.I understand some of the basic symbolism, but not all.   The more I think

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-62963266197357756472011-08-25T22:09:00.000-07:002011-08-25T22:09:13.673-07:00

Romney is still being ridiculed by the ignorant who are mocking his comment that "Corporations are people".  Comments on lefty blogs cheer on the lefty leaders and lefty pundits who make fun of the idiot who thinks that corporations are people.  It is depressing to me to hear the uneducated gang up and congratulate each other on how clever they are while publicly displaying their own ignorance.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-81350602299577063042011-08-10T22:53:00.000-07:002011-08-10T22:53:09.075-07:00

D&C 98:33  33 And again, this is the alaw that I gave unto mine ancients, that they should not go out unto battle against any nation, kindred, tongue, or people, save I, the Lord, commanded them. According to strict reading of this we can't fight anyone unless the Lord tell us.  Listening to the prophet counts, of course.  Did President Grant give the US permission to fight in World War II?  If

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-16534044087602779172011-08-10T22:21:00.001-07:002011-08-10T22:45:27.420-07:00

aka Greg is a liberal Ron Paul and his followers are not very attractive when they sound crazy.  I agree with 90% of what Ron Paul says so I don't mean to be unfair.  My biggest gripe is their neo-pacificism.  They want to end all war and go home.   Nice - if it would really work.  America - the World's Policeman In many ways the US is the world's policeman.  We help provide the globe with

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-48576929485618258662011-07-14T22:54:00.009-07:002011-08-10T22:45:03.741-07:00

Pro-Choice means pro-abortion.  Denying is just playing games with words.  I am pro-life (or anti-abortion).  One may claim they are not in favor of abortion, but rather in favor of people deciding for themselves.  This is false doctrine to support an abomination.  I am embarassed to have association with a caller to the Dennis Prager Show who claimed to be a Mormon who was pro-choice.  What a

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-72217742454871017342011-07-10T16:22:00.001-07:002011-08-10T22:44:30.064-07:00

Slavery vs. Socialism I think it is appropriate to make a comparison between the problems of solving Social Security and solving slavery.  Both are terrible but were thought to be beneficial when introduced.  Both are terribly difficult to get rid of, primarily because of the benefit provided to some.  They desire to see their benefits continue regardless of damage that might be caused to others.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-12769909556904771892011-07-03T18:47:00.001-07:002011-07-03T18:47:30.206-07:00

From George's interview with Michelle: http://blogs.abcnews.com/george/2011/06/john-quincy-adams-a-founding-father-michele-bachmann-says-yes.htmlGerorge Stephanopoulos:"For example, earlier this year you said that the Founding Fathers who wrote the Constitution and the Declaration of Indepedence worked tirelessly to end slavery. Now with respect Congresswoman, that's just not true. "It is true

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-42833020194283788402011-02-11T16:15:00.003-07:002011-02-11T16:23:08.239-07:00

Has this hoax finally died? Does anyone really believe in global warming anymore? The scientists are all frauds. The stories in the press are lies. AlGore is in hiding. I haven't heard any good arguments lately. Plus everyone is freezing. Remember that plants eat carbon dioxide and there is only 0.03% in the atmosphere so they are eating all they can. Start your engine and save a

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-85673016093332051872011-02-11T12:51:00.003-07:002011-02-11T16:15:06.814-07:00

Pres. Obama called for $8 billion to be spent on high speed trains. Why? Are there crowds of people on slow trains that will get relief from faster trains? The government doesn't build trains or railroads. (Ever heard of the despised rail barons?) Why should taxpayers pay for it? THERE IS NO MONEY! You didn't hear the tea party message? Stop spending, especially for things that no body wants. Get

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-52246881177683293272011-02-11T12:25:00.002-07:002011-02-11T12:47:35.578-07:00

Communication clarificationI don't really like facebook. Except I have some clever friends. And I have enjoyed talking to some people from long ago. I don't like what people put on facebook so I hate adding anything of my own. I can't respond to people without sounding like a monster. Should I unfriend them because they are idiots? Why would you tell me something so horrible without

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-32653616298260168702011-02-10T21:14:00.003-07:002011-02-11T10:04:31.583-07:00

Pres. Bush was a better teleprompter reader than Pres. Obama.How to begin to fix the economy: (some starters)1. Get rid of the EPA and allow permits for new oil fields, refineries and mines.2. Lower the debt ceiling by 5% for the next 20 years.3. Raise the Social Security retirement age by 6 months every year until the account is balanced.4. Disband the Department of Education, call it a budget

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-72705717487231889902010-08-20T14:06:00.000-07:002010-08-20T14:07:19.768-07:00

What is marriage if not a man and woman? Imagine if we open our minds to new possibilities in food definitions. Apples, spaghetti and chocolate could all be called vegetables if we are capable of modern thought and disregard silly traditions of the past. All food deserves to be vegetables. Besides tomatoes are a fruit of the tomato plant anyway so many fruits really are vegetables and

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-84816014055878407342010-04-18T07:57:00.003-07:002010-04-18T08:01:10.009-07:00

Here is a copy of my response to someone promoting prop 100 in Arizona:The crisis in Arizona is caused by taxes that are too high and people that don't understand the proper role of government. Taxes are always too high. I can't believe anyone would actually vote to have more of their money taken away. If you want something just pay for it. The real problem is that you want to force other people

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-65210964926613089982009-09-08T21:49:00.004-07:002010-03-25T12:13:46.643-07:00

Is disagreement hateful?I am glad that people are excited about healthcare and the president's speech on education but I am surprised at the reactions to debate. I usually disagree with people and keep my comments to myself. That is why I write (occasionally) - if you are interested then you can read.Because I disagree a lot with socialists like President Obama. It isn't because he is black or

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-32220725904075592102009-07-20T12:15:00.003-07:002009-07-20T12:20:12.563-07:00

With the passing of Cronkite I am inspired to ponder on the mortality of man. Death is a beautiful thing. For the believer it is passage to a better world. A reward and a release. On the other hand....It rids the world of tyrants. It limits the scope of destruction that a single individual can cause. Whether it be Kim Jong Il, Ahmendnijad, or Castro (may they soon rest in peace) or pedophile

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-86906973382234351942009-07-20T11:41:00.003-07:002009-07-20T11:56:15.167-07:00

President Obama declared that the time for discussion is over. He has a plan for healthcare reform. ......... that's all. He is ready to move forward and Congress is just holding back America from healthcare bliss. Like Al Gore declaring the debate over, this is a sign that they are losing. Support for healthcare is slipping. I don't want healthcare reform - I want government reform.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-32402860054860845812009-07-20T11:39:00.002-07:002009-07-20T11:41:06.018-07:00

The new RNC ad is okay, pointing out President Obama's contradicting statements but they fail to make the argument that proves why the plan will fail. Government cannot create growth and this jobs.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-81835637026090019272009-07-11T17:59:00.002-07:002009-07-11T18:02:27.646-07:00

We are officially moved in - now that I can go online. We are in the new house and love it. Just got to unpack the rest of the boxes. I wonder what Linette will cook in her fancy new kitchen

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-49604447492241588622009-03-25T21:29:00.007-07:002009-03-31T09:53:11.763-07:00

(comment 3/31 I wrote this a couple days ago and it is already eclipsed by more nonsense from President Obama but I will post it anyway. I have too much work to do to keep pace with the economic destruction and tyranny (planned or not) of Obama’s administration. I am not going to try to finish this or edit) I heard and read some of Pres. Obama's press conference from 24 March. I don't like

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-18253547681167318522009-02-17T19:17:00.005-07:002009-02-19T22:39:55.960-07:00

There is still some talk about implementing the Fairness Doctrine.  The name is orwellian, of course.  TV and newspapers would be excluded so to whom does this apply?  Instead of writing a complicated law that is full of lawyer talk and loopholes, I propose that the law read as follows:The Fairness DoctrineThe following people should shut up:1. Rush Limbaugh2. Sean Hannity3. Hugh Hewitt4. Glenn

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-48056480064377036402009-02-07T19:02:00.001-07:002009-02-07T19:02:36.489-07:00

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-74369815632018116182009-01-31T13:41:00.002-07:002009-01-31T13:43:13.003-07:00

Who do you favor for Mayor?Dave Petersenhttp://www.electmayordave.com/orJohn Lewis http://www.johnlewisformayor.com

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-79462889031440887952009-01-25T10:16:00.009-07:002009-02-01T18:35:12.348-07:00

I read a funny headline on yahoo the other day"Obama breaks from Bush, avoids divisive stands"You may recall that Bush came to Washington with hope of being a uniter and not a divider. I am sure that is what is referred to. Bush wasn't able to unite the parties or the people. We did get rid of Gore so I think it was probably worth tolerating the horrible No Child Left Behind and other horrendous

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-13010315873513535442009-01-17T14:23:00.003-07:002009-01-17T16:35:00.821-07:00

Government eats money. Government can't increase anything. It provides services at the expense of taxes. People like those services. But they don't grow economies or produce anything. Taxes are just a purchase. The only potential benefit that can come from government spending is in long term military projects. If you want to grow the economy you have to buy aircraft carriers or cut taxes.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-30586954045846260342008-12-16T05:23:00.002-07:002008-12-16T05:37:34.085-07:00

My friend convinced me to open a facebook page.   I thought I would try it out.  It may be far too much communication for me.  I will start slow, I guess.  I won't let facebook spam my address book so I haven't connected with many people yet.I also started twitter account to follow Hugh Hewitt on the radio.  That is pretty funny although I don't post there much either.   I did find an old friend

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-70108424541341089142008-12-16T05:20:00.002-07:002009-01-17T16:44:07.700-07:00

Quiz question #2 Where do plants get carbon?a. Mother Earthb. dirtc. aird. government contracts (answer to question 1 in comments section)

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-29477536851773982502008-12-15T22:18:00.004-07:002009-01-17T16:47:02.603-07:00

I am glad the car bailout keeps failing. There are enough capitalist in Congress to keep it from passing by vote. President Bush has done a great job defending the country. That is his job. Running the economy is not his job. No one can do it. By trying to run the economy he is failing as President. The harder Pres. Bush tries the worse things will be and the more doors he will open for Obama.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-52687000234779154142008-12-15T22:01:00.002-07:002008-12-16T05:20:11.349-07:00

Time for a little anti-environmentalism in honor of Obama's cabinet picks.Question 1:    Of what substance are plants made?a. chlorophylb. carbonc. juicy fruitd. acetametaphine

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-30781355896091086732008-11-06T22:08:00.003-07:002008-11-07T11:28:49.837-07:00

Since prop 8 lost I am hearing a new argument about marriageWhy is the state involved in marriage anyway?Marriage is not merely a function of the state. That is true only in terms of continuing our civilization. Marriage is the same around the world for centuries. Homosexuality isn't new but gay marriage is a recent invention. Alexander the Great didn't marry his male lover. Since he could pretty

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-40114986825074024892008-11-05T14:15:00.003-07:002009-01-01T20:41:51.294-07:00

I guess I eat crow todayI can’t believe Obama pulled off the election. I never thought he had much of a chance because he is a socialist with no experience and horrible friends. Very sad. I realized last night that my perception was wrong. I think Sarah Palin is normal and Barack Obama is weird. It is apparent that a lot of people don’t agree with me. I am glad that the Iraq was won and that

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-40287101954005348432008-10-28T23:13:00.003-07:002008-10-28T23:26:57.610-07:00

Remember when a billion meant a lot?    Who is more dangerous:  ACORN or bin Laden?   ACORN doesn't kill people so the question must be isolated to money.  The lives lost are a tragedy and can't be accounted for.  Who has caused America more economic damage?  I looked into the estimates of damage done to the New York City economy on 9/11, and it comes to about $100 billion.   That is a lot of

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-65708984460297062872008-10-28T11:15:00.001-07:002008-10-28T11:18:55.927-07:00

Historical FirstMy response to an article on cultofmachttp://cultofmac.com/apple-stands-up-for-equal-rights-with-100k-contribution-to-defeat-prop-8-in-california/4225The timeline of this article is not correct and is biased against marriage. Leaving out prop 22 in 2000 is not honest.Although homosexuality has been around for millennia, the idea of homosexual marriage is a first in history. Why

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-6633218088477492492008-10-24T14:26:00.004-07:002008-10-27T22:02:34.887-07:00

The government shouldn't be involved in healthcare.  There is no need for it.  What benefit is gained by having government involved in healthcare?   I would love to hear the argument that defines how great things will be once our healthcare is run by DCFirst the constitutional argument:I don't know of any law authorizing the government to be involved in healthcare therefore it is not legal.  Not

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-25052835200954053412008-10-09T17:53:00.003-07:002008-12-15T22:18:49.601-07:00

Coments on Off -shore drilling. Pelosi and Obama don't understand oil drilling or contracts if they keep saying that the oil companies already have 40 million acres of land on which to drill. "They need to use what they have", they claim.  Very ignorant.   Let the oil companies go where the oil is.  We don't need politicians deciding where oil companies explore.  Low prices will help the

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-27207036563312874512008-10-07T21:48:00.004-07:002008-10-08T20:16:24.608-07:00

I missed the first debate and part of this one.  It is hard for me to watch because they are such bad candidates.  Very boring. Obama is just flat out socialist.   McCain's proposals for mortgage relief lost my vote.  Mr. Anti-pork voted for the $700 billion monstrosity filled with pork on the grounds that it was an emergency.  Always is.   And now he proposed mortgage relief.  What a shame.  

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-67708719050805654362008-10-05T19:10:00.002-07:002008-10-05T20:29:53.660-07:00

Monday Oct 6th is the last day to register.  Go to servicearizona to register.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-41439382342676108812008-10-05T18:59:00.007-07:002008-10-10T06:27:39.780-07:00

I read up on the propositions some more and have some revised views.  I think I have more yes votes than before.  Yes for Marriage is still a yes, of course100  Yes - This would prevent a future law to tax real estate transactions.  I wish there weren't so many complications in the text that could create problems but the basic issue is to vote yes to prevent a future potential tax101  Healthcare

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-20207127792250057192008-10-03T19:17:00.005-07:002008-10-09T17:52:50.972-07:00

Pres. Bush quickly signed the $700 billion bailout today. Everyone said it was critical, it was an emergency. Also that it won't solve the problem but without it there will be disaster. I am glad that my congressman was among those that voted against it. So if this amount of money won't solve it, what will? More money?I can only hope that more responsible legislation will follow that will limit

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-26899015762356738172008-10-02T20:06:00.002-07:002008-10-08T20:16:51.490-07:00

My rule is that any time you can vote for a tax reduction it should be a yes vote.  That is pretty simple but especially on anything regarding property taxes which is the worst sort of tax possible. Property tax is worse than income tax.  (Even worse than HOA fees.)  The school district is funded with property taxes.Schools should make do with less money, just like everyone else.  Pouring more

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-81347556740481411182008-09-21T21:46:00.002-07:002008-09-21T22:11:46.623-07:00

The Constitution fair ended with a nice fireworks show. The kids enjoyed it again this and as usual we missed the Sunday evening activity. Something always happens, tonight it was a sick baby. Sept 17th is Constitution Day so the organizers of Constitution Week pick the closest Saturday. We spent the day helping to set up. The organizers claim to have the largest Constitution Day celebration

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-36952970703560151562008-09-17T12:45:00.003-07:002008-12-15T22:15:00.857-07:00

I was in favor of breaking up Iraq after we kicked Saddam out. It is a mistake. It would be a mistake to do so.  Let the people make their own countries. Iraq was a British creation which started the whole mess.  They also made the mess in Kashmir after WWII.  And they argued a long time against Israel.  I am glad the Brits are our allies but they sure made a mess of things when they collapsed

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-21727456798168244212008-09-16T07:35:00.001-07:002008-10-02T20:02:18.770-07:00

Sarah Palin is being called stupid. This idea is spreading among critics of the VP. This is a tired argument against conservative candidates. Look up the quotes about Reagan. He was called stupid constantly. Then Bush and now Palin. They are dismissed as stupid because they are conservative. Because intelligent people must be liberal, in their opinion. It won’t work in the campaign because there

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-48837741397194167142008-09-12T18:52:00.004-07:002008-09-17T20:55:55.358-07:00

The answer to that is easy - because they nominated losers.  But to be more specific, they lost by nominating someone from the extreme left.   Why don't they nominate someone more centrist?  Gore was a huge liberal.  Kerry was left of him.  And now Obama is left of Kerry.    Do they think that going farther left is a good strategy?  There are good democrats that are not among the Kennedy, Biden,

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-55607315500889903272008-09-11T23:02:00.003-07:002008-09-20T00:48:47.811-07:00

Primary is over - time to think of the general election. Get registered to vote, the deadline is Oct 7thPresident I wish there was another candidate to vote for other than John McCain. Where are my options?CongressNo Senators up for election this year. Flake will win in this congressional districtStateSupport Thayer for Senate, should be easy race. Andy Biggs has done a good job and should be

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-81111565451808913322008-09-11T12:16:00.007-07:002008-09-17T21:03:36.001-07:00

Do I need to say anything about this? Stupid, ignorant and wasteful. This rescue proves that GSE's cannot function. Don't ever try them again. Break these companies and sell them and let's return to capitalism. Socialism is designed to destroy markets and money. It performs every time. Don't bail out the big car companies. Let them die. America can continue without the existence of

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-88832584979817340692008-09-08T14:10:00.006-07:002009-01-01T20:42:39.096-07:00

I grabbed this aim.orgObama Regrets Abortion AnswerBy Don September 7, 2008In an interview aired on ABC's "This Week" Barack Obama says he probably was too flip with his answer to an abortion question posed by Pastor Rick Warren.From the Politico.Barack Obama says his answer about abortion at the Saddleback Church forum was probably” too flip.During separate televised interviews last month,

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-25440774211489476802008-08-31T18:11:00.002-07:002008-09-02T21:03:41.492-07:00

I am glad I don't have to worry about McCain winning Arizona.  Otherwise I would be disturbed by losing to uninformed voters. Living in Arizona my vote for president won't mean much.   McCain will easily carry the state.   I am glad about that so I won't have to think about all the silly people voting for Obama.  Some know-no-thing goofball is going to cancel my vote but there are plenty of other

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-89163906966467863132008-08-30T21:04:00.005-07:002008-09-11T12:16:06.269-07:00

Time to get organized to support Prop 102. It will be on the ballot in November. One group that is driving this is Yes for MarriageIf approved the following language will be added to the Arizona Constitution:"Only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state."It is very sad that we have to do this - I know of no society in history that recognized

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-32772875311710571252008-08-29T08:58:00.003-07:002008-08-29T09:27:00.944-07:00

I was skeptical of Sarah Palin as VP for many weeks. I figured it was a long shot and not really a good idea. She is doing very well in Alaska. The biggest argument against her is that she lacks experience but Obama has conveniently removed that argument. Palin has as much experience as Obama. I think more since she is governor. She has executive experience that he lacks. She is family oriented,

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-57676093951003508452008-08-24T09:50:00.005-07:002008-09-01T10:46:29.061-07:00

Vote Tuesday Sept 2My picks for the upcoming 2008 election First we have to get through the republican primary Senate:  Eddie FarnsworthRepresentatives:  Biggs & Armer.   Don't know much about corporation commissionCounty AssessorDon't really like Kevin Ross.  Guess he did an okay job and the democrats don't like him.JPJC CoxAll the others are unopposed so I don't vote for them.I won't vote for

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-18028165705664777352008-08-20T12:09:00.001-07:002008-08-20T12:12:02.963-07:00

Pick a number between one and ten. Closest guess wins the prize. Remember the strategy? First, try to pick last. Second, play the odds and select the number next to your opponents that secures the most remaining numbers. Obama boldly staked his claim by going as far left as he could by picking number 1. What is John McCain supposed to do? I don’t like him but he’s smart. He is aiming for 2

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-38660901833542957762008-06-20T14:22:00.003-07:002008-06-20T19:06:53.487-07:00

Maurice Hinchey (C-NY)Is Maurice Hinchey a communist? Should he change parties? He is definitely a socialist. I am looking for a transcript or audio. It was played on Hugh Hewitt also.Hinchey said the oil situation was a mess and that the people should take it over and run the industry for the benefit of all. (That is communism)Just to be clear - this has been tried before and it doesn't

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-40984282110967946822008-06-20T14:02:00.003-07:002008-06-20T14:13:43.628-07:00

I was laughing listening to the radio the other day when Dean Barnett substituted for Hugh Hewitt. They were mocking Barack Obama's ideas about creating a car that doesn't run on gas. I wonder if I could find the audio on their website? I found his post on the site and it includes audio from Barack. Check it out. here is audio link (hope that works right)Drilling won't help but a new warp

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-58571110517675817022008-06-20T14:00:00.005-07:002008-06-20T14:44:32.797-07:00

A couple comments:The economy is not in recession. Many economic indicators are up.The oil prices are just a bubble. There is no shortage. It is just speculation driving prices. I bet it won't last as long as the housing bubble. And likely crash harderBarack Obama is mourning the loss of money spent in Iraq that could have been used to make a car that gets better gas mileage. Check your

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-5762764264275902162008-06-16T18:57:00.005-07:002008-08-11T13:22:25.341-07:00

The world is sometimes ugly. I am sometimes amazed that we survive. Hard not to be depressed at times when you see bad things in the world. I wonder that everything hasn't fallen apart. For example, a judge in California recently decided that homosexual marriage is legal in that state. That is pretty bad - the people just clarified the law and gave common consent to the idea that

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-43229434367263011172008-06-16T18:57:00.003-07:002008-06-20T13:44:21.161-07:00

I read Liberal Fascism by Jonah Goldberg and I recommend it. It took a while to finish since he covers a lot of history but it is worth reading. I should write about it and some of the things I learned. I was amazed at how twisted historical view can be. It reminds me of all the college kids wearing Che t-shirts, thinking its cool. Goldberg even mentioned it in the book. He was a murderer,

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-19104231473253122222008-05-07T14:47:00.002-07:002008-06-17T21:29:29.852-07:00

I missed May Day?ah, bummer.   I heard a little about Earth Day but mostly that was the annoying commercials from all the corporations explaining what wonderful things they are doing for the environment.  They are wasting their money.  There are those of who don't expect a corporation to save the planet.  That's not their job.   And the rest don't think anything a corporation does is good.   For

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-81615359851450202882008-05-07T10:11:00.001-07:002008-05-07T10:13:34.555-07:00

Time for a little Engrish humor. I hadn’t seen this for a while and they had all new signs so I started chuckling as I read it. Cumulative humor. By the end I was trying not to disturb my coworkers with laughter. So in honor of the Olympics here is some Chingrish:http://www.engrish.com/category_index.php?category=CHINGLISH

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-69814486768810077922008-05-01T12:28:00.001-07:002008-05-07T10:14:06.081-07:00

Over 52 cents of every dollar spent on socialist programs like social security, welfare education etc .42 cents of every dollar is spent on defense including veteran’s benefits and military debt interest and the Iraq war etc. (Total is rounded out with roughly 5% on general government expenses)We should cut federal spending in half by eliminating all socialist programs.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-17240142758534973402008-04-30T19:58:00.003-07:002008-05-11T00:13:58.825-07:00

The economic growth has slowed but no recession.   Slowing growth does not equal receding economyhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080430/ap_on_bi_go_ec_fi/economy;_ylt=An9kXyTBXscIDOqSmXfMKJ6s0NUE

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-91362969134289737302008-04-29T09:12:00.001-07:002008-04-29T20:46:17.674-07:00

Obama’s voting record –most liberal of all?http://nj.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/Major General Rick Lynchhttp://www.taskforcemarne.com/command-corner/19-command-profiles/45-major-general-rick-lynchHe has given some interesting interviews. Hugh Hewitt has transcript herehttp://hughhewitt.townhall.com/talkradio/transcripts/Transcript.aspx?ContentGuid=2e0278ff-f379-47ed-85fa-bd7d374a0171Michael

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-89974139555065718022008-01-29T09:11:00.000-07:002008-01-31T12:13:54.894-07:00

Why Vote for McCain?I don’t like John McCain. He isn’t conservative and he is wrong on so many issues. Those that support him say that he is the only republican that can beat Hillary or Obama. I wonder where that idea comes from. Who will support him against the democrats? If one had to vote for John or Hillary, who do you pick? What a horrible position to be in. That is the dream choice of

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-76931185259998138322007-12-18T14:40:00.001-07:002007-12-18T21:16:16.085-07:00

Taxes on people to support the environment.http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/187_11_031207/wal10921_fm.htmlThis is a scary article. Some people believe in their cause so fervently that they are willing to enforce it on others. Very much like medieval muslims spreading their religion by the sword, these doctors and scientists aren't concerned about your beliefs. Or like 19th century arrogant

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1149654969812228162006-06-06T21:34:00.000-07:002006-06-06T21:36:09.826-07:00

My job has kept me swamped. No energy or time to write. It may be a few more weeks

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1146688522467765242006-05-03T13:27:00.000-07:002007-12-18T21:14:21.376-07:00

Powerful groups are working against America. Powermongers and lobbyists have conspired to push up oil prices. They have schemed to prevent new oil from coming to market. They have rallied around oil industry chokepoints and hindered all attempts to build new refineries. They have isolated oil rich areas, keeping them hidden and undeveloped in order to increase power of foreign oil.But you can

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1146528340040366462006-05-01T17:00:00.000-07:002007-12-18T21:12:36.548-07:00

I am sure you have looked at your paycheck and seen a large sum of money taken out as FICA tax. Ever wonder where it goes? Into the lockbox? Ever try to get it back on tax return? I haven't complained about socialism for a few posts so here it is. Social Security and Medicare are a scam. If this money was invested by the owners then they could all retire on their own. Instead it is stolen

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1146094036646888292006-04-26T14:22:00.000-07:002007-12-18T21:14:21.376-07:00

Terry Goddard wants to begin investigation into high prices and gouging. Silly man, there is no suh thing as gouging. Price controls mean shortages. If something is cheap than people buy a lot. The cause of shortages is bad legislation. Poor government has created the problem. More ill government will not solve it. Great column on opinionjournal.com about prices and the messed up

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1146000122855862032006-04-25T14:20:00.001-07:002008-05-07T10:15:03.671-07:00

You may have heard about an AIDS crisis in Africa. Like global warming it is not truelinks in the article from aim.org

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1145994728320001222006-04-25T12:49:00.000-07:002006-04-25T12:52:08.333-07:00

Iranian president is a nut - or is it just me?Mark Steyn wrote great column on Iranian nuclear strategy.http://www.city-journal.org/html/16_2_iran.htmlBack when nuclear weapons were an elite club of five relatively sane world powers, your average Western progressive was convinced the planet was about to go ka-boom any minute. The mushroom cloud was one of the most familiar images in the culture,

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1145035352891358632006-04-14T10:19:00.000-07:002006-04-14T10:22:32.903-07:00

It is an embarassment and a violation of justice that Moussaoui hasn't been hung yet. He is an evil murderer. We have an obligation to kill him. It is a legal, Christian, patriotic, and humane duty.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1144280165450553012006-04-05T16:20:00.000-07:002006-04-05T16:36:05.473-07:00

FEC ruled that blogs will not be subject to all campaign laws. Aren't they kind to allow people to write what they want? Even if it contains political messages or endorsements they will only be restricted in terms of disclosure of finances. Ad payment will have to be dislosed, for example. Sen. McCain should be run out of the country for this violation of rights called Campaign Finance Reform

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1144251904688919562006-04-05T08:43:00.000-07:002008-05-07T10:14:06.081-07:00

Of course the illegal immigrants would plan a big march for May 1st. Because they are fools misled by communists and socialists.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1143576044052538442006-03-28T12:59:00.000-07:002007-12-18T21:12:36.548-07:00

From comments: The only alternatives are either private or home schooling. Private schools can be cost prohibitive for many families or depending on the community, the majority of the private schools can be of a different faith, which can be uncomfortable for some people. I don't know that I would send my kids to a Catholic or Baptist (or whatever) private school. I don't like home schooling

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1143574834656573642006-03-28T12:32:00.000-07:002006-03-28T21:23:23.593-07:00

Seeing marches of people waving Mexican flags and demanding so-called “rights” angers me. Did they learn this socialist garbage from the French riots?Arizona legislature is considering resolution to make English official language of Arizona. I don't think this is a new law, just a resolution stating purpose and opinion. I didn’t think much of it at first. I would generally agree with critics that

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1143574294966461002006-03-28T12:28:00.000-07:002006-03-28T12:31:34.986-07:00

Interesting article on unions. It is another in a series from Paul Weyrich trying to plot out strategy of next conservativism. He separates labor from union and says that we need to work with labor to help them keep good jobs with out sending union dues to causes that damage them. here

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1143501006673319352006-03-27T16:06:00.000-07:002006-03-27T16:10:06.696-07:00

I am a better reader than a writer. I don’t think I can finish the essay I wanted to write on slavery. But I will tell you the theme and you can read some of the material below to see if you agree. Slavery is bad. The founders of the country realized this and struggled with it. But something so pervasive in one region is hard to get rid of. Slavery was part of the debate in Constitutional

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1143488681285626062006-03-27T11:27:00.000-07:002006-03-27T12:44:41.346-07:00

Marches in support of immigration lately in LA and Phoenix are crazy. How can anyone support illegal aliens? What a stupid idea. And why was the march targeted at Senator Kyl? I wonder if it has anything to do with the senator’s re-election this fall? He is a much better leader than McCain. Why didn’t they march on him? I might have joined them. This is a political ploy to get the

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1143227778306540542006-03-24T12:14:00.000-07:002006-03-24T12:16:18.330-07:00

I sent the following question to History According to Bob. Hopefully he will respond in his podcast (which I highly recommend).I have a question about the Missouri Compromise and later actions taken to repeal it. I read in the Dred Scott decision (1857) that Justice Taney declared the Missouri Compromise of 1820 unconstitutional. Odd that, and wasn't it already repealed because of the Kansas-

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1143070288030257752006-03-22T16:28:00.000-07:002007-12-18T21:14:21.377-07:00

Should government education continue? Is government education beneficial? Is government education allowed according to powers granted to government in Constitution?Education is good. Everyone agrees on that. Quote from Washington:"Promote then as an object of primary importance, Institutionsfor the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as thestructure of a government gives force to public

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1142965989391245502006-03-21T11:20:00.000-07:002006-03-22T10:06:39.536-07:00

Ah, the French.They are a like a crystal ball, letting us see our future if we try to act like them. What a disaster. They are rioting again because the country is falling apart and someone expects them to work. Economic cannabalism. They believe the myth that they can all support themselves off the labor of others. Legal plunder gone mad where everyone spends the whole day stealing from others

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1142640141611960992006-03-17T17:00:00.000-07:002006-03-17T17:02:21.633-07:00

Good articles on NCPA on Katrina and unlawful gun control during that time of crisis. Ask you lawmakers to protect your rights so they don't try this again during the next emergency. http://www.ncpa.org/newdpd/dpdarticle.php?article_id=3064"New Orleans was the first city in American history to disarm peaceable American citizens door to door at gunpoint, says NRA Chief Executive Wayne LaPierre,

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1142631384614504172006-03-17T11:38:00.000-07:002006-03-17T14:36:24.683-07:00

Gilbert Constitution WeekSeptember 11 – 17 Lots of volunteers, sponsors and promoters needed.Highland High School Gilbert, ArizonaGreat lessons the whole week. Theme will be centered on celebration of Benjamin Franklin’s 300th birthday. Statesman, revolutionary, scientist, inventor, writer, printer, diplomatWebsite needs an update but mark it so you can come back for updates.I read the First

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1142619978968015042006-03-17T11:24:00.000-07:002006-03-17T11:26:18.993-07:00

Aids talk in KindergartenYour government schools in action. They decide what your little children need to know about (homo)sexually transmitted diseases. Author Tom Bethell writes in his book, “Politically Incorrect Guide to Science” that there is no AIDS epidemic, not even in Africa.Here is the news article about New York schools.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1142613972481612032006-03-17T09:38:00.000-07:002006-03-27T09:36:30.986-07:00

Smaller government? Not a chance – Republicans are a long way off from Reagan’s view when he said that government is not the solution to the problem, government is the problem. (I rip on republicans because democrats are a lost cause)Charleton Heston saidIt is seldom that liberty of any kind is lost all at once. David Hume, the great Scottish philosopher, said that. I am a Scot myself. He was

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1142453456235456732006-03-15T13:01:00.000-07:002006-03-15T13:10:56.250-07:00

I get tired of hearing about democracy. There aren't many good examples of democracy. Try to think of one and let me know. There are lots of bad ones. Mob rule. I thought I had written about it but couldn't find it. So I will add links to two articles that can explain it better than I. Republic v. Democracy by David BartonDemocracy Is Not Freedom by Ron Paul

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1142442339038923262006-03-15T10:01:00.000-07:002006-03-15T10:26:53.463-07:00

I hate debt. I hate bonds. I can't believe the town voted for this. Very dumb idea. Embarassing that we couldn't get more than 1292 people to vote against this thing.$75 million in Bonds for streetsTOWN OF GILBERTQUESTION 1 - STREET HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT100% (20 of 20) precincts reportingVOTES FOR THE BONDS3379 72.34%AGAINST THE BONDS1292 27.66%Only a total of 4671 people out of 150,000

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1141858705712695062006-03-08T15:56:00.000-07:002006-03-08T15:58:25.750-07:00

I am reading Applied Economics: Thinking Beyond Stage One by Thomas Sowell which has excellent insight on politics and economics. Not finished yet but I can recommend it already.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1141850507752895332006-03-08T13:38:00.000-07:002006-03-08T14:00:03.770-07:00

got an email from a friend that made me laugh. From a conversation about the 71 yr old teacher who became a "her" and was upset that some parents rejected the idea of it returning to the classroom.Self sexual mutillation is exalted, but the sexual mutillation that African tribes perform on their women is disdained by tolerant liberals as misogynistic, even under multiculturalism. It's so hard to

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1141676931885259972006-03-06T13:26:00.000-07:002006-03-06T13:28:51.906-07:00

Top ten grossing movies of 2005 according to boxofficemojoStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithHarry Potter and the Goblet of FireThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeWar of the WorldsKing KongWedding CrashersCharlie and the Chocolate FactoryBatman BeginsMadagascarMr. & Mrs. SmithDominate theme seems to be good vs. evil. Mostly aimed at families; 5 marketed to

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1141674322505653902006-03-06T12:44:00.000-07:002006-03-06T12:45:22.520-07:00

If the presedential election was between Hillary Clinton and Fidel Castro, who would you vote for?

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1140724143654244562006-02-23T12:41:00.000-07:002006-02-23T12:49:03.656-07:00

I was listening to Dave Ramsey and a caller asked why the government hasn't raised the minimum wage. Very funny. Because it hurts poor people. Because it damages economic structure. Because it is a dumb idea. Dave said the minimum wage is using the force of government to make your employer pay you more than what you can convince him to pay you. Better to ask for a raise after proving good

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1140723691996905832006-02-23T12:35:00.000-07:002006-02-23T12:41:32.030-07:00

Alderman Marianne van den Anker has proposed forced abortions in certain conditions in Holland. Another abomination I read about today. And we thought only China would do something like this. She thinks it is better in cases were mothers are on welfare and HIV positive, mentally damaged rape victims etc not just anytime, of course. Also children of Aruban and Antilles gangs. Yep, thats

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1140716317706492762006-02-23T10:22:00.000-07:002006-02-23T10:38:37.723-07:00

I have another rash of commercials lately for mobility devices primarily for the elderly. Scooters, power chairs, they have a lot of names. The commercials and the concept is very annoying. It must be a pretty good scam because it has been going for years and more people are getting into it. Sucker the elderly into demanding a product or service for which others will pay. With all the future

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1140659486209363912006-02-22T18:35:00.000-07:002006-02-22T18:51:26.230-07:00

What is the purpose of unions? They are worthless, corrupt and a waste. They may have served a purpose in the past. I was surprised to read Ronald Reagan speak so highly of them. They resemble communists. Why are they still around? Why do people still pay them dues? They don't guarantee good work or results.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1140041807083904662006-02-15T15:10:00.000-07:002006-02-15T15:16:47.116-07:00

do-gooders. I don't think Woodrow Wilson was evil but a lot of bad things happened while he was president. Complex systems should not be strictly controlled. Especially when they have controls built into them, like a market. I have also complained about the 17th amendment before which greatly disrupts control of Senators and representative government. Senators should not be elected by the

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1139892693780485602006-02-13T21:43:00.000-07:002006-02-13T21:54:07.480-07:00

Remember when everyone got mad at Pres. Clinton for giving secrets to the Chinese? Pres Bush approved technology transfer to the Chinese. Why do they do this? I think it is very ignorant.Michael Savage was upset about security on the way home from work today. Why are we selling commercial U.S. port operations in Baltimore, Miami, New Jersey, New Orleans, New York and Philadelphia to UNited Arab

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Vote no on the bonds. Vote no! Vote no!Gilbert Bond election March 14 2006.I am amazed that people will vote for higher taxes. Its crazy but the bond issues always pass. I am sure this one will too. Another $75 million in debt. I was ripping on Queen Creek in an earlier post for their terrible roads. Roads are good to have but bonds are the worst way to pay for them. Why put the whole

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864669934762499603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10205271.post-1139618160390777602006-02-10T16:45:00.000-07:002006-02-10T17:36:00.406-07:00

News ItemsSome of these are old since I haven’t written for a while but here are some important stories and my commentsWalmart vs. Maryland or Walmart and health coverageWhy does government think they have an ability to determine how a corporation spends it profits? A state is forcing a company to spend more money on health care for its employees. Absurd. This must be rejected. If allowed

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Build your own roadsTraffic in Queen Creek is horrible.  I won’t describe geography or growth statistics that have made the problem in this corner of Arizona unbelievably bad. The Mayor of Queen Creek isn’t taking prompt action to improve roads but is asking the county to improve the roads in the nearby area.  Build your own roads.  Pinal County doesn’t have a magic pot of gold to pay for road

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