I drive a 2011 Versa as my commuter car and I think it's great for that purpose. For someone that drives 100+ miles a day this car gets decent gas mileage and has an ok ride. Well worth the 16k I paid for it. Sure I could have paid twice that or more for a hybrid but it would take 10 plus years to make up the cost diff...more

"Beer, both the cause and solution of all of life's problems"- Homer Simpson

Why is it that the President and the Left think the only solution is to raise taxes. This article and the media are calling it a fiscal cliff but really all it is just a tax increase. This is always the solution from the Left, raise taxes, the rich don't pay enough, everyone has to pay their fair share...Why not curb s...more

I know a family that has a pet deer that acts just like a dog. He sleeps on the porch on a blanket, he comes inside the house, he likes to go for rides in the truck. It is not uncommon to see him driving down the road with the deer hanging its head over the side to catch the breeze. If he is hungry he will paw at the b...more

Back in the late 90's I was in the USAF and as a young Airmen I did not have a lot of extra money, but I was also single and lived on base in the dorms and did not have a lot of expenses as most necessities were provided. As we were paid on the 1st and 15th it was not unusual to be broke a few days before payday and sc...more

The federal minimum wage is $7.25/ hour. If Wal-Mart is in compliance with this standard then where is the problem. This article states that they pay an average wage of $8.81 which is $1.56/hour more than they are required to pay. I am aware that certain states have higher minimum wages than the federal level and this ...more

Why is it racist when I disagree with the politics of a minority. Why is it that when a minority voices an opinion that differs from a minority politition that they are betraying thier race. The way I see it as long as people relate a persons identity with the color of their skin, racism will continue to exist in Ameri...more

Tipping is a part of American culture and is not common everywhere on earth. When the servers earn less than the normal minimum wage it is appropriate to tip. I have traveled all over the world and while many places have come top expect Americans tourists to tip, it is not a common part of the local culture. My rule wh...more