Give Us Our $9,000.00 share of the Bailout

Back in September, when Bush appeared with the Treasury Secretary  Henry Paulson, urgently needing 700 billion dollars, or rather just some “big” number to bailout our economy – my first thought was that this is a parting gift to Bush’s financial friends.  (As if he hadn’t done enough already!)
My first instincts are usually right, though [...]

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Safe Landing of Flight 1549 Good Omen for Obama

I just finished watching a video, caught by a surveillance camera of the actual landing of Flight 1549 on the Hudson. I was amazed at just how smoothly the pilot, Capt. Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger, landed the commercial airliner in the Hudson River.
Beautiful.
Facing a catastrophic situation – Capt. Sully was quick [...]

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Happy New Year To All!

As I sit, and write, just 18 minutes into the New Year – I felt compelled to wish everyone a most Happy New Year.
Yes, I’ve had my champagne toast – and an extra glass and I’m a wee bit tipsy. I must apologize for any faux pas and rambling that may occur.
This year [...]

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