Archive for the ‘politics’ Category
I’m gonna have to start shopping at Whole Foods now!
Posted by: Kathy on: August 14, 2009
We live about 90 minutes away from the nearest Whole Foods, so this won’t be easy, but I want to support the company because of this bold and commendable op-ed piece the CEO wrote against ObamaCare. I agree with him, that the current proposals are too expensive and don’t address the root issues; and that [...]
No, you do *not* “need” a TV
Posted by: Kathy on: April 8, 2009
Someone on one of my cheapcycle or freecycle lists just posted a request for a TV or DVD player, stating that she “needed” them. Nope. Sorry. That does not qualify as a need. It’s a want, not a need. Learn the difference, people! Maybe if more people had properly separated wants from needs we would [...]
This Economy is one big Ponzi Scheme
Posted by: Kathy on: February 14, 2009
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In my understanding, a “Ponzi Scheme” is basically a pyramid scheme, ultimately destined for failure, because it pays the people at the top by recruiting more people at the bottom; eventually there are no more bottom people to recruit, and the whole scheme collapses under its own weight. That’s what’s happening to the economy.
It’s no [...]
“I hope he fails” part 2
Posted by: Kathy on: February 10, 2009
Previously, I blogged about Rush Limbaugh’s statement in regards to Pres. Obama: “I hope he fails.” While I don’t retract anything I said, I just had a thought about it, and wanted to delve a little deeper.
I hope Obama does not succeed in getting his very liberal views and ideals passed into law. But that [...]
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