Just returned from France. They are mostly thin, this may be more of a factor than the diet.

Most Americans do not have anywhere near the education teacher's have. We are lucky we have them to teach considering the attitude of people like you. Only 10 percent of Americans have masters degrees.

Just a comment about Ryan.  I like the government. The schools, roads, our soldiers, police, firemen, teachers, social security, medicare, the courts, the people who keep the food safe, the water safe, maintain the sewers, provide the water, regulate the businesses, keep me safe from robber barons, sweat shops, child ...more

Typical elder abuse/exploitation a very prevalent and unreported crime. Most crimes of this type are committed by trusted friends or relatives. My wife's aunt was taken by a nephew. Do a little search research.   Jerry

We are out. The stock market is not for the average person with a 401k or a little money to invest. The stock market should require that any stock bought is held for 2 weeks before a sale.

We are a very rich nation we can afford these programs. The cost without them is even higher. SSI, Medicare, Medicaid only need a few more percent tax support and a few adjustments to make them OK. There is a sea of money out there record incomes and profits from the corps. Just do it.

Go NETFLIX!  When you get used to NO commercials there is no going back. I will never cancel even if it cost as much as cable.

Two problems here. Taxes are at about 9% of DGP and even the tea party want government to be 18% of GDP. For those of you that can't do the math it means taxes need to double. Then add some to start paying off the debt. There is a sea of money out there with the sidelined assets (look it up) and corp. profits there i...more

Just cut the FICA (payroll) tax and take the money from seniors. They have more than the rich and famous.