Deregulation + Bailout = Epic Fail

26Sep08

Overall, I’m a fan of capitalism.  This is not to say that I don’t have problems with aspects of it, but it’s hard to argue with capitalism’s ability to fuel innovation.  Similarly, I also generally subscribe to the capitalistic idea of removing unnecessary restrictions on businesses to aid in cultivating economic growth (e.g. deregulation), but [...]

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Tags: AIG, bail-out, bailout, capitalism, deregulation, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Lehman Brothers, Paulson, Sarbanes-Oxley

Ahh…spite.

06Aug08

I love spite.  I try not to subscribe to it myself, but from a third-party perspective, I find it amusing that someone would take the time and effort to carry out malicious acts that are misguided and/or which provide little or nothing to gain.
 
Enter the PUMAs – and I don’t mean Puma concolor, member of [...]

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Tags: Barack, Clinton, Hillary, Obama, PUMA

The Whole Gay Thing Makes Me Feel Uncomfortable…“Olly Olly Oxen Free!”

31May08

With California’s recent legalization of gay marriage, and the potential of other states to recognize a California marriage in their own state, the “debate” about gay marriage’s legality has resurfaced.
I use the term “debate” very loosely since a debate has the connotation of being an intelligent discussion between those of opposing viewpoints.  With the “debate” [...]

Filed under: Politics, Religion   |  5 Comments
Tags: Bible, California, gay, homosexuality, marriage

Barack Obama might be my last hope for…hope.

30Jan08

I’m cynical when it comes to just about everything…especially politics.  I read the news, research the candidates, follow the primaries, listen to the analysts, and on every election-day you’ll find me with an “I Voted” sticker.  However, as much as I participate in our political process, I recognize that we are a Republic, the democracy [...]

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Tags: Barack, Clinton, Hillary, hope, Obama, Politics