The American illusion.  We like to thank our armed services volunteers each chance we get. On TV during sports events, on special Veterans days etc. but when their service is done we treat them like they never existed.  Yet we are bombarded with phony heroes we want our children to look up to, present and former athlet...more

Why don't you just dismiss her from your practice?  Use your brain.  You have no obligation to follow any patient that doesn't follow up on advise etc. as long as you make provision for alternate care and for an emergency situation.  Rid her and quit wining.

He's right,  the majority of Americans in general look to buy crap. That is why we made Japan what it is and now China. We bought their junky products until they hoarded enough of American's money to build better products etc. at our expense.  Don't be a denier. We buy things so when they break we can dispose of them, ...more

It is cold out, give the man a break.

Christie is a man who represents people, not special interest groups.  I suppose none of the other modern era Presidents had their families protected by secret agents?  The fact that the President's children go to any school would mean they would receive protection, in this case the whole school does and rightfully so....more

Look the French are normally in another planet, but they are right on this one. Champagne is Champagne from France, just like Kentucky Bourbon is from Kentucky and not Paris.  I love Parmeggiano Reggiano cheese, it is one of a kind and from one place, Parma, Italy.  If i go to a local supermarket and they pawn off Parm...more

what? States want to charge per mile tax when you drive?  On one hand it sounds logical since no matter how many miles per gallon your car gets you are still using state roads and roads need repair.  However, government wants us to wean off gasoline for various reasons, pollution, purchasing it from our "friends" from ...more

this Social Security Payroll tax is a heavy tax on working stiffs, those who make just  over $100,000 are capped out at 6% and don't pay this tax above that limit the. That means those making over that amount have do not have to contribute any more money.  A tax should be flat and equal, Why not extend that tax to thos...more

OK, regarding the payroll taxes that are actually capped out at about $113,000.  My question is, why isn't the tax extended beyond that amount?  If there was no limit on the tax then the rate could be lowered for everyone while those making 10,20,30 million could easily absorb the extra 2%.  It seems that if you have a...more