Economy

Do I Have to Spell it Out? No Deficit Spending!

deficit285Depending on which side you are on, Republicans are seen as radical proponents of separating the classes and Democrats are seen as left-wing nut jobs focused only on helping those that won’t help themselves. Of course the reality is far more intricate.

Both parties are now measured by their “pet projects.” Depending on which side of the fence you are on everything on the other side is just plain stupid. Alas, although the debates at your local Starbucks may be heated and entertaining, all of that conversational “noise” keeps us from addressing the real solution;

Fix the deficit and you have enough money for whatever you want to focus on. [Read more...]

  • Share/Save/Bookmark

June 23, 2009 | 3 Comments


Culture

No “Fly Clear” Landing…

Clear285Most people will not notice it gone and many (who didn’t have it) were probably annoyed when they saw it in person but couldn’t use it.

Fly Clear is grounded. Out of business. No More.

Fly Clear was a paid service that allowed you to get through airport secutity lines quicker. Holders of the Fly Clear card went through back ground checks to qualify for the card.

Here is all I have to say: [Read more...]

  • Share/Save/Bookmark

June 23, 2009 | 1 Comment


Humor

David Returns to Italy from US Tour

FatDavidAs I get ready, mentally, for my trip to Italy (don’t worry readers, it is not for awhile and I am pretty sure they have internet there) I am reminded of this picture.

Sure it is all done in photoshop, sure it is insulting to those who live off fast food or are actually buying into the “collectable buckets” being offered by Kentucky Fried Chicken but…

If David WAS real and DID tour the US,  here is what he would look like. [Read more...]

  • Share/Save/Bookmark

July 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment


Off the Grid

Air France Crash Photos? Not Unless They Were On LOST!

image001I keep seeing the same “fake” plane crash photos going around the net. The latest is attributed to the recent Air France crash. Well, unless the Air France passengers were also on the pilot episode for the television show LOST, these are not real.

Here is what the email (this month) says… [Read more...]

  • Share/Save/Bookmark

July 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment