Showing posts with label American Economy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label American Economy. Show all posts

Saturday, June 14, 2014

WHAT I JUST DON'T FEEL LIKE WRITING ABOUT.......TODAY


Chances are you are expecting some diatribe with facts and what have you, that's not happening. I'm giving you a top ten, make what you will and enjoy it.


  1. Obama
  2. Death
  3. Kim Kardashian
  4. Kanye West
  5. Religious Wars
  6. Iraq
  7. The Economy 
  8. Tulips
  9. The OJ Trial
  10. Hostage exchanges
Have a great Saturday!

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

CAN WE REALLY CALL THEM LEADERS?


I don't care if you are a democrat or a republican because we live in a free country. I'm bound by our constitution and the freedom of speech, choice, and so on, to respect your ideals. I don't have a side but I do have an observation about both sides. If you are a republican or a democrat and feel sensitive then please stop reading now.

I turn my TV on and all I hear is republicans blaming democrats and vice versa. Every politician with high hopes is getting their name out there in hopes that either the mid term elections or 2016 will be their breakout period. Let's not talk about sides, let's treat this in a more general manner so we can better appraise what's happening.

We put our futures in the hands of men and women that, although well educated, are as flawed as we are. These men and women reach a point where their nature is to assume that they as singular beings know better than every one of their constituents. While most of the time these men and women are well educated, that doesn't mean that they are beyond our reproach or better than us. While society needs a specific order and manner of law, that law and that order needs to be established with the interests of the people in mind.

It's true that 300 million Americans cannot individually agree on anything, other than their right to disagree. I think that one thing we can agree on is the fact that our "leaders" can't step outside of their fragile egos and do what's right. The root of this battle is Obamacare, whether you are for it or against it is irrelevant, at the moment anyway.

You have elected officials hurting the economy, the country's standing, and the well being of the average citizen because " they know what's best." The truth is that whatever our founding fathers spoke of ,when they banded together against an imperialist empire, has evaporated. Today the government does not stand for the cause of its citizens, it simply stands for whatever keeps key figures in power.

Republicans want to be seen as the guardians of value, the keepers of America's coffers. To house republicans it is vital to strike out against Obama's signature law. On the flip side, Democrats want to be  seen as the merry thieves of Sherwood Forrest. What we have are a couple of groups shooting toward opposite extremes and not giving a care about how badly this is stressing the middle. The government did not need to close over this disagreement and that's an undeniable truth, regardless of political proclivity.

It doesn't matter if you agree with the healthcare law or not, this is a game of hide and seek with the economy. I'm not saying that republicans needed to cave, nor that democrats needed to cave. I am stating that both sides should have agreed to serious talks with regards to keeping the government open and not holding the population hostage. The big concern now is the debt celling and how that particular issue will be affected, truthfully that's not really as big an issue though.

I think the bigger issue is the question of how we can make our "leaders" act less like gangsters at a mob pow wow and more like leaders. Until these "leaders" can change their tune, America will continue to look like a day care full of children with discipline problems.

Sunday, July 28, 2013

HILLARY


I have been hearing a lot about Hillary Clinton making a run in 2016. I am not one to really go into politics often but I will say this, I think Hillary's chances are not as great as people make them out to be. Hillary Clinton is a brilliant woman and it's clear she was not a run of the mill first lady. I admire her 1994 push for a universal healthcare plan as well as her 7 year US senate run. I think Hillary is one of the great first ladies, proving that a difference can be made in that spot, beyond a symbolic diplomatic role.

I don't think that with her history of recent health issues, and the much publicized Benghazi issue, Hillary can really make a strong showing for herself. I do believe that the right time would have been in 2008, I believe she had far more experience than Obama and was better suited to handle the economy. I think another issue that will really cripple Hillary Clinton's chances in 2016 will be her age. The last three US presidents elected have all been under 55. This country has yet to openly accept the possibility of a female president.

I do think that republicans will face an uphill climb in 2016 simply because there is no visibly strong candidate out there. I will say this for republicans, 76' did not have a darker horse than Jimmy Carter and he beat Gerald Ford, granted that Ford was weakened by his pardon of Nixon as well as the loss of Nelson Rockefeller, who chose not to run on the Ford ticket. Right now 2016 will be determined by how the economy, job market, and healthcare legislation all look.

While I do think that a female president would help the US re-establish its credibility as the world's lead power, I am almost certain that it won't be Hillary. I could be wrong, however I don't care because in the end I don't think in terms of party lines, I think in terms of what's best, and lately nothing really seems to work.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

MY FAVORITE INTERVIEW TEMRS


I love getting these emails from career builder with promises of 50,000 for working a few hours from home. What I really love more than anything is the fact that these emails usually have the kind of description that tells you the person crafting the email really worked hard on it. Let me give you an example of said email:


We identified your resume as a potential fit for a rewarding career with John Doe Medical

What we anticipate from you:

           Starting base pay range : between $51,960.00 - $71,900.00/year depending upon experience and work related results
Company benefits: We offer a competitive salary & benefits plan, including medical & dental, 401k & tuition reimbursement
Employment type: Full & Part Time , Work from Home
Must be a U.S. Person.
Must be over 21.

We are seeking professionals that are energetic, driven and inquisitive and who are looking for continued career growth. This person would have to be a highly motivated, self-starter, willing to dive in and get the job done.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Work with operations manager to define requirements for operations and ensure that the implementation of new strategies and initiatives to effectively meet or exceed
- Independently solve problems and make decisions for primary and strategic execution and tactical issues within the relevant portfolio of projects and or processes
- Execute continuous improvement measures, especially related to cost, delivery and safety
- Perfom other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
- Strategic Thinking: able to grasp the big picture and think long-term
- Clean and Valid Driver's License
- Effective communication skills ( oral, written, interpersonal)
- Bachelor's degree or higher in related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla Firefox
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

If you are a conscientious, dedicated individual and are interested, please write back back to this ad.

If you will read it close it's really amazing how they use their terms. I love how the say " Must be a US Person." I think US citizen is more appropriate and sounds a bit more professional. The next thing that catches my eye is the whole " Strategic Thinking" term. How exactly can a person determine ability to think strategically? Isn't strategic thinking a skill that can only be gaged over time and with practice? If you are working from home why do you need a valid driver's license? When they say able to think long term are they talking six months or are they talking several years? It's sad to think that we are in such desperate times that scam artists create these bullshit ads to target people. 

Next time you see something like this do your homework and make sure to do something to expose this crap because honestly it's all crap.  

Thursday, February 21, 2013

IN THE OPINION OF A FAT PILL POPPER



Rush Limbaugh is one of those guys that you just can't seem to get away from. Listening to this guy is like being stuck in a bathroom full of shit without a fan or a can of air freshener. Rush's latest brilliant move is to state that he is ashamed of America for the first time in his life. I think it's time someone made it clear to Rush that America has been ashamed of him since the day he came to prominence. Rush Limbaugh is like a bad imitation of Walter Winchell.

In the same vein as Winchell it's fair to say Rush spent no more than six years in school and that includes a good two or three years in the second grade. This fat fucker sits on that chair of his to spew venom without citing real fact. Rush's latest gripe is with federal spending and the current state of the economy. My question for Rush a simple one: What's your answer to the nation's problems? All this fucker does is attack and talk about conservative vs. republican without any real answers to the problems. I have a great idea, I think Rush should help be spreading some of the fortune he has amassed over the last several years to those less fortunate, especially those that look to him as a deity of sorts.

Does Rush remember that time he admitted he had an addiction Oxycontin? Some people claim his addiction was between 5,000 to 20,000 dollars per day. This is the guy that wants to serve as the voice of reason for America. The fat pill popper is not fit to look himself in the mirror let alone tell America that he is ashamed in order to serve as moral compass. I am not trying to pick sides here but the more I listen to what this fat idiot says the more I feel like developing some sort of contraption for flinging crap at high velocity.

Yes the economy is bad and yes it's necessary to take some sort of action to reign in spending but none of that will be resolved by listening to this fat asshole. Hey Rush please breathe, pop some pills and shut the fuck up.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

LET'S DRINK THE MOONSHINE!!!!!!



Okay so now elections are over we have a POTUS and we have either a month of live or another eternity. What to do? I have compiled a top ten list of things we can all do to enjoy life.
  1. Kiss an angry senior citizen's troubles away (ladies mainly)
  2. Turn congress into a mass urinal ( explanation to follow) 
  3. Create a march for the purpose of getting virgins past 30 laid
  4. Elect Jesse Ventura to a senate seat in any state
  5. Erect a monument to Ralph Nader and Matthew Lesko 
  6. Organize a society for the perennially stubborn 
  7. Legalize hookah bars, wait those are legal
  8. Let's all make a prostitute bill of rights
  9. Raise the voting age to 85 
  10. DRINK THE MOONSHINE
The truth of the matter is that life is fun if you want it to be. What you think is best may be best and it may will be something totally different. Life will not always go the way we want it to but we were given the ability to adapt and that's what we should all do, adapt. I am aware that these words will likely fall on def ears but hey we lose nothing by trying.