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Why is free enterprise better ?

Posted by Danny on Friday, April 03, 2009 9:23:37 PM

Why is it so difficult to get the concept of free enterprise? It's real easy if you free your mind of liberalism. We have about 280 million citizens in this country. That's quite a large pool of talent. They are your moms, dads, brothers, sisters, etc.. A free market allows the best and brightest to rise to the top. In the past, if you really tried hard, you may have been able to reach the pinnacle of your profession... and get rewarded with pay (profits to some people).

When the government intervenes and places obstacles in your way, then replaces you (with their political supporters), what are the chances that their choices will be as talented or committed as you? You may have spent your whole life studying and preparing for the career of your dreams, only to get replaced by someone that may have passed the civil service exam with the highest score, but really wanted to be in a different career path. 

In a government controlled economy, politicians will decide every aspect of our lives... Keep in mind that politicians don't know ANYTHING except how to work the system, sell, and get elected. If that's not scary to you, than you deserve what you get!!
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Stimulus is a sugar fix

Posted by Danny on Friday, April 03, 2009 8:31:08 PM
Get ready kids. We are about to have a real sugar rush with Obama's rescue plan (His "plans" usually take about 2 seconds to develop). If you're a serious stock investor, you will capitalize on the upside, but realize that it will be a short term fix and sell before it's too late! The only problem with getting out in time, with actual profits, is that the Obama administration may deem your profits to be too high, then confiscate them before the next stock market crash that is sure to follow... just like the crash that follows all sugar rushes !! Are you listening Mr. Buffett? Your investing strategy depends on reliable free enterprise. The Obama strategy is all new to this country. "Change" means no more U.S.A.... no more free enterprise! Mr. Buffett...  I hope you're happy with the President (that you helped to put in office) when it's all over!! Some of us that admired you, and wanted to follow in your footsteps, will never have the same opportunity as you.  Thanks buddy!!!
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$pending Re$cue Plan

Posted by Danny on Thursday, March 12, 2009 8:41:00 PM

The other day I caught the tail end of a press conference with Obama's press secretary making an analogy about a house fire as it relates to our economy. He sounded "so smart" proclaiming that when your house is on fire you don't have the luxury of deciding which rooms to save... you have to drench the whole house to stop the fire. I guess this was to justify the overspending to save our economy. Well I have an opposing analogy for the press secretary. If the house is burning down you don't have the firefighters remodel the bathroom or kitchen at the same time. It's REALLY not a good time to raise the rent for the (now) homeless tenants ! 
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Perception vs. reality

Posted by Danny on Friday, December 12, 2008 8:56:54 PM

I'm waking up to the radio earlier this week and there is a 6th grader talking about going to the Obama Presidential inauguration. The radio host asks the 6th grader what advice he would give to Obama. The 6th grader says he would just wish Obama good luck fixing the bad economy and getting us out of Iraq. The radio host then asks how this young person became aware and interested in these things. The 6th grader said that he had been hearing all of these words on the radio and television and wanted to know more. His research consisted mostly of talking to his dad and listening to radio (his uncle works for the radio station that is interviewing him). He had come to the conclusion that the economy was bad and we had to get out of Iraq...........Here's the part that gets me..........Why do you need a radio show to tell you that the economy is bad and we need to get out of Iraq? This 6th grader apparently doesn't know anyone that has been to Iraq, much less that has been directly affected by anything in Iraq. He also must not be feeling any effects from the so-called bad economy, because he didn't know about it until he was told about it. Unfortunately, many adults make up their minds about what they perceive as important in the same way as this 6th grader. The media specializes in shaping our opinions and creating "important issues of the day". The weakest of us are the most susceptible to this media propaganda, and I'm sorry to say, that just happens to be most democrats.

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Obama will stop America in crisis

Posted by Danny on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 8:32:31 PM
 
You watch how quickly the economy, global warming, and the Iraq war get off the front pages if Obama is elected President. Somehow, miraculously everything will be better. Some of us, the ones that have been paying attention, will notice that things were not all that bad all along. As it will turn out, the perception of bad things is what created the whole economic crisis, among other things.
 
An Obama administration will have to deal with all of the usual problems, but of course everything will still be OK in the end. The first problem will be voter fraud. Instead of voter fraud being Obama's problem, it will be the nasty Republicans just not being willing to let go.
The next problem will be an escalation of the violence in Iraq, that will result from the early withdrawal of our forces. This will create the need for us to go back in with death tolls far exceeding anything we have seen so far....but of course that will all be Bush's fault! Next we will see a natural disaster, such as a severe snow storm that will require FEMA and the National Guard to respond. Of course this will be the usual bureaucratic nightmare, but will be attributed to the leftovers from the Bush administration.  
 
In other words, this will be deja-vu all over again, but with a whole different perception, thanks to the same media that destroyed Bush, the Republicans (...and eventually this country). Obama will be a hero for handling crises worse than Bush could ever think!
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Democrats are like animals in a zoo !

Posted by Danny on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 8:27:22 PM
 
Most Democrats, rich or poor have one thing in common......they don't have to worry about money. The Democrats that are poor have security from government programs. The Democrats that are rich have security from mom or dad's trust fund. The Democrats in-between are probably being supported by someone else, husband or wife. What makes these people like animals in a zoo is the protection and security that they have. If you're an animal in a zoo, the cage that keeps you in, also keeps predators out. If you're an animal in a zoo you have equality, guaranteed health care, shelter, food and nurturing.....some would call this paradise! Unfortunately what you wouldn't have is freedom! That's what separates Democrats from Republicans. Republicans are willing to take a chance on self sufficiency in order to keep their freedom. Democrats are willing to give their freedom away in order to keep their lives safe from any kind of challenge! One thing that Democrats should keep in mind is that when you give up your freedom, you will eventually give up any kind of control over your life! You Democrats should think long and hard about that before it's too late!!
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Electric cars

Posted by Danny on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 8:30:33 PM
Why do the democrats talk about electric cars as if they use no fuel and have no impact on the environment? The electricity for these cars must be generated somewhere. It is usually generated in someone else's "backyard" so the pollution from the power plant isn't noticed by most of us.......only the poor suckers that live where the power plant is located. Since the democrats are against nuclear power, most of this power is generated the old fashioned way (engine-generators or turbines that are powered by conventional fuels). This is a very inefficient way to power a car, as only about 90% of the power consumed by the generator is available for use as electricity.....Physics 101. As if that isn't bad enough, disposal of old batteries is a huge problem (by the way, this is more of a problem because of democrat environmentalists), and safety is also a huge problem......large capacity batteries consist of toxic or harmful chemicals that can do a lot of damage in an accident. As usual, democrats and the media go forward with emotion and good intentions, without thinking it all out! 
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Sarah Palin

Posted by Danny on Tuesday, September 02, 2008 8:26:23 PM
 Sarah Palin - What a breath of fresh air for the Republicans! This must be driving the Liberals crazy, if for no other reason than to paint the Republicans as something other than old white guys that are stuck in the 50's. It seems that it is the Liberals that are having a problem with a mom and wife stepping up to a major political position with some responsibility. Do they think that a woman can't handle it? Maybe being a mother of five, plus a career is too much, in their minds! What a reversal! I think we are finally calling their bluff.........they don't believe in women's rights or minority rights, it's all about socialism and communism! Its about your politics, not who you are or what kind of struggles you have been through. The really sad thing is.......most Liberals won't think twice about sliming everyone connected to Sarah Palin. If a Republican gives away an actual political opinion or vote by Obama, that's considered negative politics, but when a Liberal gives away personal information about a candidate and her family that could lead to the ruin of many peoples lives, that's just politics as usual. Democrat operatives, including most of the major media are despicable!!!
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Obama: U.S. is greatest / U.S. is worst

Posted by Danny on Saturday, August 30, 2008 12:32:46 PM
I watched the beginning of Obama's acceptance speech and was getting nervous for the Republicans. It started out very patriotic and down-home American......almost Republican. Obama told us how this country was so great with all of the opportunities, especially how he was able to rise to the level of Presidential candidate - "only in America" could this happen. Then, turning-on-a-dime, he switched to how horrible things are, especially under the Bush administration. All of a sudden, this was no longer a country of envy to the rest of the world. Only Barack Obama could restore opportunity and a decent life to ordinary people in this country.
 
I see it in a very different way. I don't see the Bush administration as a failure, and I am very proud of this country, even despite the Democrats. In fact, Barack Obama owes it to the policies and conditions set up during the Bush administration for his rise to the top. Think about it, Bush had more black cabinet members than any previous President. People like Condoleeza Rice and Colin Powell set examples for the rest of us, and gave those with doubts about race, a reassurance that race doesn't matter!
 
Democrats like Barack Obama believe that only they are smart enough to make it, but the rest of us need a government program. The same system that allowed Obama to succeed, works for anyone that wants it........but only if you take the government program away!
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Michelle Obama

Posted by Danny on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 12:01:45 AM
 
Michelle my belle!! I didn't see (hear) Michelle Obama's whole speech at the Democrat convention, but what I did see was good. "See" is the operative word, because she is very pleasant to look at! Whether she meant what she said or not, it all came together very well for her. Then the cute kids talking to Dad really put a nice finish to the first night at the convention. As much as I hate to admit, the Democrats will probably get a lift from that. It really does make me wish that the Obama's believed in the same things that I do, but they don't. I heard someone put it correctly today on the radio, when they said that our two main choices are Obama (a Socialist) and McCain ( the real Democrat). I'm sorry to say that the Socialists will probably win the day, because they can get a lot more tears to flow than the Republicans.
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Global Warming

Posted by Danny on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 8:00:55 PM
 
Now that things (on earth) are starting to cool off, and some are even talking about a mini-ice age coming, I'm wondering if we can save the planet with human caused CO2. The other day I was really cold, so I tried to heat my house with my CO2 carbon footprint........it didn't work. I tried to find a CO2 powered home furnace........no luck. I'm thinking that if the sun starts to die out and the planet goes into a real ice age, we can just pump up the CO2 output and everything will be OK. If it's not, we can sue Al Gore.........or at least embarass him!
 
HOW DID WE ALL BECOME SO GULLIBLE? Some very important and influential people have bought right into some of the most ridiculous concepts, like human caused global warming. The planet warms naturally, then cools naturally. We shouldn't get all excited when the temperature outside fluctuates more than it does in some Liberal snob's $10,000 / month air conditioned suite!
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Barack Obama's Military

Posted by Danny on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 10:19:04 PM
 
While the Russians and the Chinese continue to drill every corner of the earth for oil and have no problems with nuclear power, we in the U.S.A. are backing away from the future with ideas right out of Al Gore's vision for the future..........which is - if you want to save the planet, go green (code word for going back to the caveman days). Barack Osama........excuse me - Obama.....is in lock step with that thinking. No drilling, no nuclear, no clean coal.......no real fuel of any kind. Here is how I envision the military of the future if Obama and the Liberals have their way......
Shortly after the Obama (global warming) earth saving policies have been implemented, the U.S.Airforce will be showcasing their new solar and wind powered jet fighters. The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard will be unveiling their new sail powered ships with emergency oar power....and finally the U.S. Army and Marines will debute their fast response roller blade / bicycle corps. This new earth saving military may be tested in 10 - 20 years from now, when Iran, or some other rogue nation threatens the rest of the world. China, Russia, and the rest of the world (with their jet fueled aircraft, nuclear navy, and conventional powered army and navy) will be able to get on-scene in about 1 or 2 hours from the beginning of the threat. It will take the new U.S. military about 8-12 months after that to respond......just think Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria for reference.
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How Do You Argue With A Liar ?

Posted by Danny on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 6:31:22 PM
 
......Or to put it another way - How do you argue with a Democrat politician or activist? If you are anything like me, you get very frustrated when you try to use logic, common sense and truth when you argue a point with a Democrat. I'm sure that they would turn this around and say that the opposite is true. Even when I watch high profile Republicans argue (debate) with high profile Democrats, it's the same thing. The Republican is usually well versed in the facts, and the Democrat usually makes up the "facts" as they go....or they stick to well rehearsed talking points that have nothing to do with the argument being presented. This is a little like a boxer trying to hit an opponents shadow. There is never anything substantive to hit. A good example of this, is how (recently) some of the high profile Democrat politiicans that are on record as being against domestic oil drilling, now argue that they have always been for drilling. You could give them tape recordings or video recordings (of them) stating their previous position on this, and they still would not concede the point. I guess you have to give them credit for paying so much attention to debating class in college. 
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Cancer

Posted by Danny on Sunday, August 10, 2008 5:20:27 PM
 
While the media has been obsessing about the Iraq war and global warming, my family and friends, young and old, have been dying from all different types of cancer. What is going on? Is it just me, or is there an epidemic? It sure seems like there have been an unusual number of cancer deaths in my immediate circle of family and friends. Why haven't there been headlines about the recent rise in cancer? If I am any indication, and my circle of family and friends is typical of what is going on in this country, then we need to start thinking about this. While the Democrats are falling all over themselves to get government subsidies for alternatives to conventional car engines to save the planet, people are dying off. If this becomes a planet with no people, is it really a planet worth saving? My point is, if you, or a friend, or a relative have just been diagnosed with cancer, it won't take long for all of your priorities to change.
Tags: Health   cancer  
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Wall Street Jitters

Posted by Danny on Saturday, August 09, 2008 12:52:50 PM
 
What's up with all of the Wall Street professional investors? They move around their investments like those schools of little fish that seem to move on a dime, all at the same time. I'm a small amateur investor. I recently got lucky with my timing on an oil driller. This company is a solid stock investment, but it has recently taken some wild swings along with the price of oil. What I don't get is ...if everyone is now talking about more domestic drilling, and this is a solid domestic drilling company that is undervalued, how can these professional investors miss the obvious? Oil prices are dropping primarily because of renewed talk of drilling - That should be good for oil drillers....So why do they sweep everything related to energy, including oil drilling companies out the door when oil prices drop? I suspect that there are only a few professional investors that lead..........the other 98% or so follow frantically. I'm confident that they will eventually come around to do the right thing, so I plan to hold steady with my investment. Our oil problems will not go away anytime soon and drilling will continue to increase, even if limited by the Democrats in this country.
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