Lately, as we’ve been talking about entitlement programs and the taxes they create, some people have been bringing up Corporate Welfare. It’s a term that I’ve tossed around as one of the great inequities of the welfare argument, but admittedly I used it mostly as a liberal talking point more than anything else. Certainly the…
Month: November 2012
Another Fine Mess!
“Here’s another fine mess you’ve gotten me into!” said Oliver Hardy to Stan Laurel every time Stan had, indeed, gotten them into another fine mess. That’s also what Republicans are saying to Democrats and what Democrats and saying to Republicans with regard to the latest high concept blockbuster: The Fiscal Cliff. If this were a…
Now what?
The political arguments on Facebook have pretty much ground to a halt. There are a few jabs here and there regarding basic philosophical differences between sides, but the daily attacks on what politicians have said, not said, done, or have not done, have pretty much fallen by the wayside. I’m going to be really honest…I…
Child’s Play
Remember the game show “Concentration”? There was a numbered grid and when a contestant picked a number, it would flip to reveal a piece of a prize. The contestant would now try to remember where they previously saw a matching piece, and if they did, they would call out that number. If it was, indeed,…
Give a Man a Fish
I travel a lot and often overhear conversations in airports and restaurants regarding politics. The arguments that are anti-Obama and anti-left, are usually the same. “Liberals want to spend, spend, spend” and “America is broke because of Obama” along with “My hard work is paying for lazy people.” The consensus from the right (that I hear…
I’ve Got Blisters On My Fingers!
My eyes are a little bloodshot this morning. I stayed up late and partied with a lot of Democrats. It wasn’t a celebration from the start, but by 11pm the shots started coming out. When Iowa was announced “blue” I broke down and cried (that’s the real reason for my bloodshot eyes!). So many worked…
WTF?
It’s Election Day! Finally! What a joy to watch the news this morning without one, single, political ad. I feel like I wielded a sword in this fight, but I also feel like I should have worked harder for the candidates I support. I could’ve given more money, maybe, or attended more rallies, I think, or maybe I should have…
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Half Price Drinks!
I keep hearing that my individual liberties are being threatened under the Obama Administration and that America is heading down the “wrong path.” I hear this from conservatives who write into this blog and on my Facebook page and their proclamations are often reiterated by leading Republicans. Every time I hear it I say to…
Blogging For Dollars
This is my last post for the week and I’m a little tired. I’m tired of making the same old arguments over and over, although I’m sure I’ll have renewed energy on Monday to get back into the swim. Today, however, I’m looking forward to driving to South Bend with my youngest son to watch…