Blogging With Ike

"Men give me some credit for genius. All the genius I have lies in this: When I have a subject in hand, I study it profoundly. Day and night it is before me. I explore it in all its bearings. My mind becomes pervaded with it. Then the effort which I make, the people are pleased to call the fruit of genius. It is the fruit of labor and thought." - Alexander Hamilton

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Obama Kool-Aid

I went to a Kool-Aid party for the democrats. George McGovern showed up to speak on behalf of Obama.

Mr. McGovern came up with several intresting points.

First of all, according to Mr. McGovern being elite is a good thing. I agree with that idea.

According to the dictonary the meaning of elite is:
noun
1 a group of people considered to be the best in a particular society or category, esp. because of their power, talent, or wealth : China's educated elite | [as adj. ] an elite combat force.
2 a size of letter in typewriting, with 12 characters to the inch (about 4.7 to the centimeter).
ORIGIN late 18th cent.: from French élite ‘selection, choice,’ from élire ‘to elect,’ from a variant of Latin eligere (see elect ). Sense 2 dates from the early 20th cent.


I agree with the idea that being elite is a good thing. After all we want to go to an elite school. We want to work at elite forms. However, the one problem is that being an elitist is mostly a negative term. Being and elitist is bad. After all we are a nation of people who want to be equal.

Obama is an elitist meaning, that he thinks he is better then other people. It is obvious that is the point. People for the most part are not bitter. We do not cling to guns and religion. He sits there and lectures people with his flashing IWC.


The second issue in the discussion was idea of meeting with forign leaders. I agree it is a good thing to meet with forieghn leaders. However, coming unconditionally from a position of weakness is not the way to come to the table. The United States will be seen as a weaker nation.

It is obvious that the people invovled do not understand. This uncludes Mr. McGovern.

The last item that I was thought was funny . . .we have never been hated as much in the world as we are now! He mentioned that going to Europe is hard for an American. Let me see if I understand this correctly.

During World War II we were loved by the Germans and the French Nazi collaborators. I seem to be missing something.

The funny part is that I was not given any reason to vote for Obama.

All I hear is that he wants change. Of course what kind of change?

Have a happy day.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Incompetance At Its Worst aka Obama



Maybe Obama should start wearing sexy swimwear instead of running for president.

Why you ask.

"On this Memorial Day, as our nation honors its unbroken line of fallen heroes -- and I see many of them in the audience here today -- our sense of patriotism is particularly strong."



This is exactly what said. I have to ask the question. Does this guy see dead people? I mean how can he see fallen heroes in the audience? I mean this guy is about as dumb as they come. This is on par with some of Dan Quail's problems.



I have to beg the question . . . why does Obama get a free pass? If this quail everyone would be talking about it.

So . . . Mr. Obama, please keep your mouth shut.



I know you see dead people. Maybe you can see live people soon. Not very likely.

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Thursday, May 22, 2008

Stock Markets

I have been trying to understand the United States stock market. It seems that a report on best weight loss pills will affect doctors, health care stock and other things.

The most odd one for me was HP posted gains. Met exepctations and then promptly went down 1.86.

Can someone explain this to me, please.

Have a happy day.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Yet, Still Again Invasion . . .

I know that most Americans do not care about privacy conerns. Most people will use the reason of innocent people have no reason to be scared.

Well that is bad reasoning. Every point of invasion is still more that it will get to you.

Currently in england and moving to the United States is idea of tracking people through cell phones.

I am sure that a micro sd will be filled and combined with cell phone profile. Your shopping habits are known and sold.

Have a happy day.

Confusion

I am teaching at a residential treatment facility for teens.

We are teaching students how to be responsible and self-sufficient. We would encourage taking advantage of franchise opportunity or solid work skills. We teach them to be good and responsible. We want them to be able be productive people for the whole world and out communities.

However, the words we are given from the government is to be poor and stupid. All three major candidates are telling use to be less productive, rely more on government. The government we are told is the solution to our problems.



Why are we sending kids mixed signals and confusing them.

Low on Cash?

What do you do when money gets tight? Well the new thing to do appears to be . . . . to turn in your friends for cash. This is scary. I mean really scary.


In the old Soviet Union, people would regularly turn in people for the good of the state. Now we have the same tyranny here in the United States with people turning in other people for a few dollars.


I mean why not try generic Phentermine in a clinical trial? Instead the government is implementing Big Brother through willing accomplices.

Have a happy day.

Techno School

Technology is such an odd thing. I talked with the real high tech school here. I swapped stories with a teacher. Here I am a true techno-geek at a school where very little tech can be used.

This teacher at the techno school has problems with espresso machines programming. He is a true luddite.



I mean some people should not be using computers.

Well have a most happy day.

Forgetting

I am not to sure how to take all the whining going on within both parties. I understand that the American peoples memory are very short lived.

So all this complaints between Obama and Hil-Bil, I am sure all will be forgiven and why would that be you ask.

Let us consult the all knowing Star Trek:



Well I am not to sure what Bill will say . . . but one gets you two.

Friday, May 16, 2008

Test

This is a test post.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

McCain is Not Enough

This year has become more and more fun with every state. While Obama is young enough that he may need acne treatment, that is no concern for McCain.

The problem with McCain . . . is that he cannot win more then 80% in a one horse race.

These number should be a wake up call for the McCain camp.

I am a solid political conservative. However, I cannot vote for McCain or any other mainstream person. I am going to have vote third party. I am more disgusted with McCain every single day.

Think about it 80% in a one horse race.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

A Union Blog and Logic

One of my favorite blogs to laugh at is the wake up Wal Mart. Now while I am not a huge fan of Wal-Mart. I am a fan of logic and common sense.

The most recent fiasco Wake Up WM, a union sponsered blog, was on the health issues in the US.

The union (AFL-CIO) curses the darkness of what WM does bad on health care. Rather then encourage WM to improve in a way that makes business sense they want the world for nothing.

First, they whine about the low cost RX that is provided for by WM. The complaint: there are not enough drugs lowered and most people do not take these drugs. Reply: I take two of them. At least WM is lighting a candle instead of cursing the darkness.


Second WM wants some walk in health clinics. These are not drug rehab centers, they are walk in clinics. then they whine that WM (well not WM but the contracted company) is closing them. Why? becasue they are not making enough money. So again the union curses the darkness. WM is at least trying.

They complain that Wally-World wants to make gobs and gobs of money. Let's look at this. The unions do not understand the differance between gross and net profits. Yes, WM makes more then anyone else. And for good reason. The problem, WM works on 4% margins. If you want proof look at the Wal-Mart stocks. They have a P/E of under 19. The stock varies between 42 and 60 over the past five years. This means that WM is a stable investment that pays the stock holders. Read the stock holders as the owners.

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Sunday, May 04, 2008

Asleep at the Wheel

Needless to say . . . this week has some really odd economic issues.

1. We are not in a recession. Kinda wierd, but we managed to stay out of a recession.
2. Jobs loss is not that bad. I know only 20K does not help when it is you.
3. Oil finished lower this week. And gas was stable
4. Gas Tax: I think removing any tax is a good thing. Make it perm! What is odd is we are told it is only 18 cents. Something seems fishy here. I thought it was higher. How can the govt pay for the gas tax. Easy . . . cut back on govt spending. Very simple and easy. Bad idea: tax the gas companies.

As we racing towards the real pillows fight in Denver, in the Democratic Party we shall see what happens.

Friday, May 02, 2008

A Brave New World

IS the economy up or down. I am wondering if we have hit the bottom. Technically we do not have a recession. This is just an economic slowdown.

I am thinking more positive than before with the horse supplements given to the economy is going to work. Yet, the basic consumerism that I do not like is what it is representing. I am always thinking of the book, Brave New World. THe Gammas had to buy. I always think that Dems think of themselves as the Alphas.