With trillions of dollars of spending, revenue, and debt, it can be tough to have more than a theoretical handle on what all this Federal Budget nonsense is all about. Why don’t we scale it down a bit so we can get a better grasp on what the “fine folk” in Washington are doing. Continue reading
Governor Martinez has chosen to target the subsidy used to entice the film industry to produce movies and television shows in the state. While she could have targeted any of $1.2 billion paid to subsidize other industries, for example, gas and oil, she has instead targeted one of the few good PR sources this state has. Continue reading
During the “Great Recession”, there has been much gnashing of teeth that money isn’t flowing. A solution exists that could be implemented almost immediately and with little-to-no government interference. Continue reading
But if the rich don’t get richer, how are we to expect the poor to get poorer? Thank goodness we bailed them out before any low-paying out-sourced overseas jobs were lost. via Study says most corporations pay no U.S. income … Continue reading
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I don’t like paying taxes. When I get up in the morning, I don’t say, “Oh boy, today I get to pay taxes on stuff.” I don’t think anyone likes having to pay their tithe to the various governments. Continue reading
A lengthy, but important, examination of the adjusted-for-inflation economic reality of what used to be a healthy American middle class. (via Daily Kos) Elizabeth Warren, the core issue, and a policy litmus test
As Emperor Overlord of the United States, my days are full. I mean really full. You think you’re busy. That’s nothing in comparison. I try to leave it to the Washington branch to take care of the details, or even leave it up to all y’all to use common sense to fix things. So I can’t begin to convey how miffed I am that I have to take time away from playing Pop Answers on Facebook to deal with this schoolyard stuff. Continue reading
In 2008, companies and interest groups spent at least $3.42 billion to lobby Congress and the Federal Government. That’s really just another dollar amount to us at this point. Let’s look at it this way: that equates to 68,400 jobs with a gross pay of $50,000. Continue reading
Money flowing out. Body self-destructing. Worry. Stress. Resigned. Patient. Tired. Just another typical week. Oh joy. Continue reading
As Emperor Overlord of the United States, I have to give that new kid, Obama, credit. He doesn’t do things small. A $3.55 trillion budget. That takes some brass ones, it does. I should probably say a little something about this amusing little income/expense outline of his. Continue reading
Do more with less. Fewer people means less payroll that has to be met. Unfortunately, fewer people means less efficient work and less money in the economy to buy our goods. Clearly something is off. Is it time for the bean-counters to stop counting beans and start counting heads? Continue reading
With the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, the United States is becoming a shining beacon for money mis-managers everywhere. We need to make fundamental changes to ensure Continue reading
I’m sick of it. I manage my money. What debt I have I pay off…I’m never late. I read the contracts I sign. So, why is it that time-after-time I have to help bailout both scammers and the taken? Enough! When do I get something back? Continue reading
Looking forward to your nice little gift from the government? That $300-1200 bump the lads and lasses in Congress and the White House are giving us to spur spending and put the skids on a bad recession? Ever wonder where … Continue reading
