Gee, really enjoyed the posts about the 1950s. Some were really good. Here are a few of my memories of those years. We did have two cars; but not until my folks bought a home with a two car garage. Mom worked, not because she had to, but because she wanted to. She was a Public School Secretary for 20 years before reti...more

I agree we need a new way and also agree the TP is not the answer. But what is the new way (Third Party)? If a new party is created, what should their agenda be? What would you propose as a new way? Right now, all have on the ballot is two bad choices at all levels of government.

Crazy 8, here's your wish: Following is wishful thinking, but Crazy 8 said I can write anything for his eyes to see. Proposed Campaign Finance Reforms Who can contribute: Contributions to a candidates campaign can only be made by registered voters who can cast a vote for the candidate. Voters to approve the maximu...more

Good try to change the subject, John. Hope it works!!

There are a lot more common folk than those that are well off. Democrats sell themselves as the party of the common. Why is it they loose elections? Perhaps it is because they fail to convince the common folks they can govern. Perhaps the Republicans loose elections for the same reason As an independent voter, based o...more

relayman 1948 quote: “This person gets paid for doing almost nothing..." My Comment If weather forecasters get paid for doing nothing,  then why shouldn't economic forecasters get paid for doing nothing? Unfortunately, the mathematics of both sciences is chaotic, each having unknown factors that make mathematical m...more

Quote: The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money, Published 1936; Author: John Maynard Keynes., Page 157 The game of professional investment is intolerably boring and overexacting to anyone who is entirely exempt from the gambling instinct; whilst he who has it must pay to this propensity the appropriate...more

Some interesting posts related to the price of oil  Had to laugh at the post believing it only takes $2 a barrel to extract oil on land. I've noticed no one complaining about the price per gallon of Diesel. Big profit there for Oil refineries compared to refining and selling gasoline. Big reason food and many other pro...more

I believe everyone would agree President Obama wants to be re-elected for four more years. However, as an independant voter, if he desires my vote in November, he will have to run on his record. While he successfully found and eliminated Bin Laden, this will not be enough to get my vote. Bush I was President during one...more