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I see they are right now debating whether or not to extend the Bush tax cuts to the middle class. This lunacy shows the inherent weakness of democracy. The politicians don't feel able to mention the fact that the country is paying off huge debts and not in any position to give away even more...

Lets face it it's just another mighty empire that has beaten itself to death over Afghanistan. First the Brits, then the Soviets and now the US. If Bush/Obama and co had paid more attention in their history classes they mighta seen it coming ?

Its called the California disease lots of wealth in the hands of the few who don't want to pay their taxes so there isn't enough to pay all the expenses. Nobody much cares about the almost unpayable US debt not realizing that the US is like the banks - too big to fail

Minus a bit if Sarah Palin goes with it ?

Bound to get a some hard knocks on the way. Some even justified. Roll with the blows as any fighter will tell you and be even stronger. Not meaner.

Mr Munger the banker of Berkshire Hathaway today called for those at the bottom of the heap " to suck it in " Oh boy is he a genius or what ? :confused:

If you are sure you are that good I recommend trying it out with a $500 spreadbet account. With minmum bets it will take a while to lose the lot or ( miracles can happen ) you will have no need to borrow a penny. GO FOR IT

Everyone makes mistakes and mostly one hopes learn from the experience and become better people. My beef is with hardened criminals who take the occasional spell in prison as an occupational risk. Generally they run rings around the authorities and with the power their wealth gives them just...

here here If you are going to China - essential phrases to know That's not right... Sum Ting Wong Are you harboring a fugitive?... Hu Yu Hai Ding? See me ASAP... Kum Hia Nao Stupid Man... Dum Gai Small Horse... Tai Ni Po Ni Did you go to the beach?... Wai Yu So...

Teaching her how to is plain foolish. It not only loses one the driving seat but could make oneself redundant !!

Doesn't sound fair to me if what you say is true. From the outside it seems very odd and open to corruption to have elected officials, such as sherrifs. If Mr average gets elected he is hardly likely to know the job well enough to do it fairly, is he ? My knowledge of what goes on in the...

I reckon our politicians here in the UK are even more stoooooooooopid than your doddery ole Congressmen. The new game for prisoners is to get the guards to insult or better still assault them and then they can claim compensation off the the taxpayers. Millions were paid out last year alone...

Maybe the Christian approach of foregiveness is a bit over stretched ? Each prisoner costs about $75,000 per year to goal. I dont know how many are 1st degree murderers there are, but a certain saving of money and resources to be had here it seems. what would you recommend for less serious...

Incarceration in the United States is a concurrent power under the Constitution of the United States, which means that prisons are operated under strict authority of both the federal and state governments. Incarceration is one of the main forms of punishment for the commission of felony offenses...

No better way to learn lol As 1 old wreck to another - your turn to get the drinks in

You are probably old enough to remember that old worry about " reds under the bed " being the enemy. Well it takes more braincells than Mr average can usually muster into a working group to realize that they aren't under the bed they are firmly esconced in it ! Yep after 20 years a few finally...

just as a matter of fact ::.. :..: :.... :.:: doesn't mean anything in braille according to my friend studying it. Google and Bing also drew a blank

Reputation is indeed very important. It attracts top inventers and entrepreneurs. I expect most business people have heard of Silicon Valley even outside of California and the USA. Here in the UK it is talked about a lot on Radio and TV as a model for success.

Thanks for your insightful reply checking the calender for this week doesn't seem to show any major fundamental output of figures imho. Beige book on Wednesday ?

I find your views interesting, so perhaps you would care to consider and perhaps comment if you will on the following view of mine:- That companies and economies are very similiar to the human condition. There are youthful and vigorous companies like Microsoft 20 years ago which gradually...