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Its All Greek To Me

I love the United States of America, but I don’t trust her politicians. Our country is sliding quickly into dangerous territory economically and socially. U.S. tax analysts estimate the IRS loses $29 billion in annual revenue.

I question the basis and the verity of the amount. Why? Because I don’t trust the IRS or tax analysts. I question anything coming from the government because they do not have my interest at heart. The IRS has a competitive approach to collecting my taxes. And when they win, I lose. Politicians no longer serve the people, they act as though they rule the people.

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Technology and Politicians

“If you throw all the technology we have into the ocean, 1 billion people will die within the next 6 months. If you throw all the politicians in the ocean, we all succeed.”

This statement was made by Buckminster Fuller who felt guilty after saying it for not speaking with good purpose.

After considering the statement, perhaps if he amended it to read, “If you throw all the politicians out of office…” he wouldn’t feel so badly.

Probably have the same result.

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Monday Morning Econ Update: Aug. 30, 2010

Existing Home Sales declined 27% from last month.

New Home Sales – ugly.

The actions from the Washington academics (politicians) continue to have unintended negative consequences. Consider the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit.

The tax credit rewarded those who were already going to purchase homes and those who moved up the timing of an inevitable purchase. Now, potential buyers are feeling reticent to make a move after “missing out” on the free money.

The major problem with our economy is the job market while the focus from Washington has been elsewhere. It seems that each landmark passage of reforms – from aviation to healthcare to financial – has made job creations more challenging.

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Honey, How Do I Look?

Honey, How Do I Look?

It’s Saturday evening and I’ve got a date with my wife. It’s time to get ready and what happens next remains a mystery to most men. The artful expression of a female brush painting her face is only exceeded by the millions of color and stylish variations she orchestrates with her clothing.

Not to belittle the importance of accessorizing, but when she completes the process of adorning her mortal temple, the inevitable and greatly feared question flows from her lips like silk from a spindle: “How do I look?”

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