Sunday, November 30, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Preferred Company
I've rediscovered a lot of truths recently. I don't remember people being so manipulative, hypocritical and cruel in the late 60's, 70's and early 80's when I was growing up, except with my family who made me feel like dirt every chance they got, but it seems that most Americans just can't mind their own business. If someone wants to sell drugs to someone who wants to buy drugs, what business is it of mine? If they want to hire a woman to have sex and the prostitute is not forced into it, that's their business.
I think most of it started with Reagan's escalation of the Drug War, and the incredible stupidity of mandatory sentencing for non-violent crimes and RICO statutes. He also ushered in this holier-than-thou self-righteous BS we see so much of these days. The pastors who bitch about someone else visiting a prostitute when they often do the same, or worse, molest a child often do more harm than their "sinner" targets. The Eliot Spitzers and Jimmy Swaggarts of the world. Funny how RICO became law under Nixon, Mr. Paranoid.
The people who've wreaked the most havoc in my life are considered absolutely law-abiding by local police or the cops themselves, even as examples to follow. Like the cops who lie their asses off in courts, knowing the judges go right along with it, or the ones who discharge their weapons accidentally or use excessive force and hardly even get a slap on the wrist.
I think most of it started with Reagan's escalation of the Drug War, and the incredible stupidity of mandatory sentencing for non-violent crimes and RICO statutes. He also ushered in this holier-than-thou self-righteous BS we see so much of these days. The pastors who bitch about someone else visiting a prostitute when they often do the same, or worse, molest a child often do more harm than their "sinner" targets. The Eliot Spitzers and Jimmy Swaggarts of the world. Funny how RICO became law under Nixon, Mr. Paranoid.
The people who've wreaked the most havoc in my life are considered absolutely law-abiding by local police or the cops themselves, even as examples to follow. Like the cops who lie their asses off in courts, knowing the judges go right along with it, or the ones who discharge their weapons accidentally or use excessive force and hardly even get a slap on the wrist.
The "Fun" of Destroying Lives
I can understand how it is unusual to see two people in bathroom stall having sex, but is it really necessary to humiliate them as much as possible? Does the woman really deserve that? What is it with the "average American" that makes them the police of everyone? What's the end game, to get her to kill herself? Is that it? Does she deserve to die for having sex in a public restroom?
Any reporter listing her home address is liable for any harm or property damage that comes to her or her family, as far as I'm concerned. What the is it with people who delight in the destruction of a person? It's these "normal" people that terrify me the most.
Any reporter listing her home address is liable for any harm or property damage that comes to her or her family, as far as I'm concerned. What the is it with people who delight in the destruction of a person? It's these "normal" people that terrify me the most.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Chancellor Merkel Is Right
Congratulations to German Chancellor Angela Merkel for standing her ground. I wish US politicians would do the same, if they even have sense to know where the good ground is. Since the real solution seems politically explosive, and it should be, US politicians are just going back to easy money hoping that they get a different result or struggle through another round of elections. Low interest rates and flushing the economy with cash is stupid and is what caused the problem. Liquidity IS the problem. There's too much worthless paper floating around. That's what the problem is. Issuing more worthless paper isn't going to be the answer.
Another point that makes my head spin on my spine is this idea of just getting everyone out there to by some big screen TVs this Christmas and it will all be OK. Hello! Hello?? Hey!!! Is anyone getting the message? The music has stopped playing, game over.
The USA, and other countries need real economies, based on more than selling video games and TV sets, and to live within the means of those economies. We need to educate citizens and allow them the means to provide for themselves...and not centralize the food supply and everything else just so a few fats cats can own it all. I've got news for the fat cats. There won't be a spot on earth to hide if this whole thing goes bad, so I hope the Mars settlement is ready for you by then. The "let them eat cake" attitude is getting damned old. 300 million starving and pissed-off citizens with pitchforks is something worth worrying about.
I know it'll be rough for the super rich to just have 3 mansions instead of 8-10 or 20 all over the world, but looting the system is killing the world. Does anyone other than Merkel get this? It has to stop or nobody gets anything, game over, society breakdown across the globe...war, crime and death. Is any of this reality seeping into the heads of any of the fat cats, or do they truly believe looting the world citizens of resources that belong to everyone is sustainable long-term, with predictable results. It's never occurred on this scale before, so the fat cats are lying if they say they know the effects of what they are doing.
Another point that makes my head spin on my spine is this idea of just getting everyone out there to by some big screen TVs this Christmas and it will all be OK. Hello! Hello?? Hey!!! Is anyone getting the message? The music has stopped playing, game over.
The USA, and other countries need real economies, based on more than selling video games and TV sets, and to live within the means of those economies. We need to educate citizens and allow them the means to provide for themselves...and not centralize the food supply and everything else just so a few fats cats can own it all. I've got news for the fat cats. There won't be a spot on earth to hide if this whole thing goes bad, so I hope the Mars settlement is ready for you by then. The "let them eat cake" attitude is getting damned old. 300 million starving and pissed-off citizens with pitchforks is something worth worrying about.
I know it'll be rough for the super rich to just have 3 mansions instead of 8-10 or 20 all over the world, but looting the system is killing the world. Does anyone other than Merkel get this? It has to stop or nobody gets anything, game over, society breakdown across the globe...war, crime and death. Is any of this reality seeping into the heads of any of the fat cats, or do they truly believe looting the world citizens of resources that belong to everyone is sustainable long-term, with predictable results. It's never occurred on this scale before, so the fat cats are lying if they say they know the effects of what they are doing.
Penn Station Stupidity
How dumb is it to station government enforcers in public locations with machine guns when a bomb threat may have occurred? It's a suicide effort. The bomber isn't deterred by the "presence" of armed guards. All that does is intimidate the average citizen. I get so sick of this government psychology of using force or signs of force at every opportunity. I hope Obama is a lot more skilled in these matters. The only reason the US caught their attention in the first place is because the US government is messing around with Iraq and Iran and almost any country that has something the US government wants. That is the price of being the world's policemen, and a corrupt one at that.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Brothel Rule No. 1; Know What You Want
As I've written before, I like to study different people. It amazes me how many di**heads are walking around this great country of ours. I just got done reading a post from a peckerwood whining about not finding what he wants at what's probably the best brothel in Nevada. My advice: pay your money, enjoy yourself and don't freaking bitch and whine about every flipping detail. Leave that to the three year olds in this world. Something tells me that guy's going to be demanding a refund no matter what happens. People get dominant behavior mixed up with just being a prick. Sheesh.
Signs of Wall Street Bear Market?
It amazes me how people like Carter Worth, Vince Farrell, and Barton Biggs are talking about some huge market rally. Isn't that the sign of more downside to go? It seems that the very act of them constantly saying the worst may be over means that it probably isn't.
Is Bush in the Way?
The world's economies are close to falling into a bottomless pit of uncertainty and President George W. Bush is still acting like it's the year 2000. This is exactly the approach that facilitated the 9/11 disaster.
Can the US survive another 2 months of the looting of the US Treasury? I'm not so sure. I go back to a reliable method of discerning truth. Are there any consistent results of Bush's actions? Yes, the rich get more rich and those who must work daily to survive are pushed to the breaking point. That's a reality you won't read in the Wall Street Journal. The American citizenry is being crushed by greed. One can't believe a word a guy like Bush says about freedom. His every action contradicts every speech or statement about how he wants the American citizenry to be prosperous and safe.
I see where Obama is being criticized for being so active, but he has no choice. America has never been more close to massive poverty and starvation, while Bush plans his next bike ride and how to loot the few solvent pension funds and savings accounts in his last 2 months.
Can the US survive another 2 months of the looting of the US Treasury? I'm not so sure. I go back to a reliable method of discerning truth. Are there any consistent results of Bush's actions? Yes, the rich get more rich and those who must work daily to survive are pushed to the breaking point. That's a reality you won't read in the Wall Street Journal. The American citizenry is being crushed by greed. One can't believe a word a guy like Bush says about freedom. His every action contradicts every speech or statement about how he wants the American citizenry to be prosperous and safe.
I see where Obama is being criticized for being so active, but he has no choice. America has never been more close to massive poverty and starvation, while Bush plans his next bike ride and how to loot the few solvent pension funds and savings accounts in his last 2 months.
Economic Fantasy; Housing Recovery and Rewarding Bad Behavior
I keep reading what seem to be attempts to create an illusion about buying a home in many parts of the US. I'm not an expert, but it's fair enough to say that gaining equity is the objective. A real estate purchase has not historically been a way to get rich quick, but a person used to be able to preserve wealth with a home purchase, and that's called equity.
That wasn't enough for some folks and their own personal investments weren't enough either. They devised schemes to charge current prices for future equity. In other words, sellers began stealing buyer equity from many years in the future.
The only solution is massive bankruptcies for those who can not afford their homes. Where will they live? I don't know. What do you do when millions are no longer willing or able to take care of themselves? However, it's insanity to try to prop up inflated home prices that reflect inflated projections so much more than reality. Where are the jobs that can pay $1100/month mortgages and rent? Instead of focusing so hard on inflated prices, our government needs to focus on sustainable economic policy. That means looking ahead more than 3 months. Priorities need to be shifted and the practice of depending upon profit from systemic inefficiencies must end.
That wasn't enough for some folks and their own personal investments weren't enough either. They devised schemes to charge current prices for future equity. In other words, sellers began stealing buyer equity from many years in the future.
The only solution is massive bankruptcies for those who can not afford their homes. Where will they live? I don't know. What do you do when millions are no longer willing or able to take care of themselves? However, it's insanity to try to prop up inflated home prices that reflect inflated projections so much more than reality. Where are the jobs that can pay $1100/month mortgages and rent? Instead of focusing so hard on inflated prices, our government needs to focus on sustainable economic policy. That means looking ahead more than 3 months. Priorities need to be shifted and the practice of depending upon profit from systemic inefficiencies must end.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Wall Street; Is the Fix In?
No one else seemed to know about the Citigroup bailout, except for Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. He did pretty well on that deal. The rest of us can't retire until we are 103, but Bush and the GOP make sure the barons of oil are protected.
Most Will Not Mind if Bush Steps Down Now; Honest
Why wait until January 20? Turn it over to Pelosi and Obama's transition team. A team of drunk teenagers could do a better job. I've never seen a more failed term in office. The situation goes far beyond any party loyalty. Bush43 is a very nasty guy, with few talents. The man who destroyed hope and praised treachery, leaves a trail of slime where he has been.
Monday, November 24, 2008
US Economy Foundation of Waste
The US economy is vested in waste and is unsustainable. Who's trying to change that, Obama? This article is the real reason responsible resource usage will never occur with US government blessing. Conservation is bad for business. Where are the articles against bailouts of US banks which use funds that could help repair a crumbling infrastructure?
An earlier post of mine on the same matter of conflicting conservation messages.
An earlier post of mine on the same matter of conflicting conservation messages.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Regarding Complaints of Clinton-era Appointees
There aren't but so many people who have a clue about what's involved with a White House Administration. What's Obama supposed to do for an appointee pool, pick who McCain would? I'm all for change too, but Obama can't go to the local employee agency looking for a Chief of Staff or Treasury Secretary.
I think the problem with American politics is with the Americans. The lesson of the "lesser evil" goes forward.
I think the problem with American politics is with the Americans. The lesson of the "lesser evil" goes forward.
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