http://www.theslowbleed.com The Systematic Draining of America's Economy, Culture, and Pride. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:27:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Call it a "Wish List," "Bucket List," or just a plain "Crud-I-want-to-do-before-I-die" list. No matter what you call it sometime in late October the idea of hitting New York City’s Times Square for New Years Eve seemed like the thing to do.   Granted it is not the same as saying “I ... http://www.theslowbleed.com/2009/01/06/what-i-learned-in-nyc-on-new-years/ Ok, as Detroit gets billions for a bailout I am reminded of the analogy below. Sure it is suppose to be a joke but it hits the mark more than it does not. The argument that "you can not build a car in the U.S." does hold true when many other car makers (other ... http://www.theslowbleed.com/2009/01/05/the-canoe-race/ The bailout soup line is getting longer and longer. Heck, it is around the block. It seems since the automakers got their chuck of bailout cash that more and more groups are getting into the action.  Now property developers and managers are letting the government know that thousands of hotels, shopping ... http://www.theslowbleed.com/2008/12/23/bailout-bandwagon-full%e2%80%a6please-catch-another/ Consider it an end to an era. 8-tracks, cassette tapes, and now the VHS tape are all going the way of the dinosaur. The last of the VHS suppliers, Distribution Video Audio Inc, is shipping the last of its VHS inventory and closing its doors. The last major film released on ... http://www.theslowbleed.com/2008/12/22/so-long-vhs-i-will-miss-you/ The secret is finally out. Where did all the money come from? Bill Clinton has disclosed the 208,000 donors to the Clinton foundation and presidential library. This was largely a requirement for Hillary to take the Secretary of State position and show no “outside influences.”  In total Clinton’s foundation raised at ... http://www.theslowbleed.com/2008/12/18/clinton%e2%80%99s-donor-list-revealed%e2%80%a6/ I think I have to turn my wife in. I am puzzled about what action to take or even what entity I am suppose to report her actions to. You see my cereal has been replaced.  I am a sucker for sugar cereals. Not just for breakfast, they make an excellent ... http://www.theslowbleed.com/2008/12/16/the-real-cereal-killer-revealed%e2%80%a6/ The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to establish a target range for the federal funds rate of 0 to 1/4 percent. Now if that seems low to you that would be because it is. If that seems "too low" to you, you would once again be right...it is. Basically, we ... http://www.theslowbleed.com/2008/12/16/fed-lowers-ratesso-much-for-natural-selection/   Ok, I think I have had enough. The Federal Reserve is looking at taking a new tactic on repairing the economy by addressing credit card use (and debt).  The Fed will vote on Thursday "on sweeping reform of the credit card industry." I am not going to get into a "who is responsible" ... http://www.theslowbleed.com/2008/12/15/relief-for-credit-card-holders/ Let's face it, we need help. Detroit needs someone with innovation. You know, someone with new ideas. Let's take a bad guy, give him some legitimate responsibility and watch the automakers in Detroit sore (or surf) to new levels.  My nomination? Colombian drug dealer, Enrique Portocarrero. He designed and built over 20 ... http://www.theslowbleed.com/2008/12/15/can-detroit-hire-a-drug-lord/ It seems fitting for Friday to be the day that I add these 18 puns to the web site...enjoy or groan at your leisure.  1. Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was excellent. 2. A jumper cable walks into a ... http://www.theslowbleed.com/2008/12/13/humor-pun-intended/