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What’s Wrong with the Bailout?

December 19, 2008

Simple.  It rewards incompetence.  It’s like rewarding the kids that get C’s and ignoring the A students.

3 Little Pigs

America was built by great men – men with vision – men who refused to let obstacles stop them – men who believed in and manifested power.
Many of our formerly great companies are now run by weak [...]

Let’s Have a Contest

November 18, 2008

Show Me Your Cards
On Fast Money (CNBC) today, Karen Finerman suggested that the Big 3 Automakers compete for bailout money.  Each company puts together a proposal on what they are going to do to turn things around, how much money it will take, how long it will take, etc.  They submit the plans to Congress [...]

No to GM Bailout

November 16, 2008

Pelosi Bailout
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Saturday the House would provide aid to the ailing U.S. auto industry, requiring that the industry meet new fuel-efficiency standards, produce advanced vehicles and restructure “to ensure their long-term economic viability.” (AP)
So once again, Congress is putting macro before micro – large  companies and unions before individuals.
We the People [...]

Sad, Mad, and Hunting for My Pitchfork!

September 29, 2008

Today I am sad that the Republican Party has ceased to be a Conservative party.  Even those stalworts that I thought were real conservatives are abandoning the cause.  The Republican Party is in the process of destroying itself and will never regain its place in American politics.  Too strong?  I don’t think so.  Conservatives will [...]