We have something that I call GOVERNMENT RISK.   Obama is the master of the simple slogan used to control a mob mentality.  Hitler called it the BIG LIE.   Obama won his first election with the simple message,"change,"and the mob did not even ask change to what.  In the next election Obama will again chant a si...more

I find that NOW accepted term Quantitative easing amusing.   What is amusing is as Hitler proved if you say the same BIG LIE over and over again people will accept it as FACT.   Quantitative Easing is simple INSANITY.  The Fed is buying TREASURIES and even the financial people cheer.   In the REAL WORLD, th...more

To EMMIELUHOO GIVE money to American public so WE could pay off OUR mortgages, pay off OUR credit cards AND ANY OTHER BILLS.   As I read this, YOU borrowed money to BUY a home, a car and I don't know whatever else is in that line any other bills.    And now you want others-WE CALL THEM TAXPAYERS to pay for Y...more

Been there sat next to that.   Perhaps, FAIR would be for her to pay for the 10-25% of the seat that she spreads into.   Sorry, but her rights end where the next persons rights begin.  I would think there is no debate that the next person's rights start half way through the arm rest.    As to needing two se...more

I appreciate your discomfort with animal testing but the alternative would be, our best guess is there is no harmfull effects so let's just sell it and see how it goes.

Dear duchbagel I must ask. You do not wear helmet-why? Your fault or not, the most likely injury to cause permanent injury or death is a head injury.   Often, we do not see ourselves through the eyes of others.  DO YOU HAVE LIGHTS AND REFLECTORS ON YOUR BIKE?  Perhaps, unfair but based on your original post I e...more

I ride a bike, drive a car and enjoy long walks as well.   There is no shortage of disrespectful self absorbed people.  There is a post by one person about three 12 year olds two stop and the third goes through the stop sign and he hit that kid.   I'm sure this person knows that he could well have avoided this....more

Dear Nina: Your suggestion that people who are disturbed should PAY EXTRA AND SIT IN FIRST CLASS.   Actually it is that attitude OF YOURS that is the reason why YOU ARE NOT WELCOME.   It is YOU that is creating the problem NOT THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU.    You even suggest that children have more trouble wit...more

We all talk about oil but, it is truly a quagmire.   I did a bit of research and was shocked how little I know.   A barrel of oil-how much is that???? There are 42 gallons in a barrel of oil-not as I had thought 55 gallons as in most chemical drums-so at say 106 a barrel, crude costs $2.52 a gallon not $1.92 ...more