Hard Knocks Chronicles

Observations from a graduate of the school of Hard Knocks
MARCH 10, 2009 6:35PM

Take the blinders off Republicants

So people are upset that President Obama isn't focusing.  Well, when you go from Slow to Genius there is a bit of functional jump and I'm sorry they can't keep up.

How does Education affect the Economy?  Well, let's start with the easy answer:  more money=more jobs.  Now moving doRead full post »

There was a time when the US was a single income country.  A family could live quite well on one income.  They could buy a house, take vacations, have dinner together and even have hobbies.

 

These days we have to have at least two incomes -  AT LEAST!… Read full post »

FEBRUARY 18, 2009 9:54AM

What the Newt?

Newt Gingrich is pitching an idea to take more money out of the economy.  He wants to eliminate the Capitol gains tax which would encourage people to invest during a time when the rest of the world is trying to get more money into the economy.

This country's economy has collapsed… Read full post »

FEBRUARY 13, 2009 12:28PM

YAY!!! Today is Retention Award Day!

Just like every other second Friday of the month!!!!

 When companies merge there are usually layoffs, not payouts to get people to stay (retention awards)...

what a world this is... Read full post »

FEBRUARY 12, 2009 3:35PM

When the score is 35-65 who wins?

The new stimulus bill is 65% job stimulus and 35% tax cuts. 

 I am one of the lucky ones that still has my job but I am also one of the unlucky ones that will not be affected by the tax cuts.  I'm not playing the "What's in it… Read full post »

FEBRUARY 11, 2009 3:24PM

What if...

What if they applied the Leahy & Obama theories to other crimes and Criminals...

Sen. Leahy wants a truth commission - it does not have the authority to prosecute or even to recommend prosecutions.

President Obama wants to look forward.

Using the “Look Forward” theory you only… Read full post »

FEBRUARY 11, 2009 2:51PM

One question Mr CEO

Wells Fargo CEO: "We're Americans First, Bankers Second... We Made A $3 Billion Profit Last Year..."

I only made $750.00 profit last year, so why do you need my tax money??? 

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FEBRUARY 10, 2009 3:27PM

I'm no economist but this makes no sense

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell:
"All of us want to strengthen the economy and create and save jobs. Republicans believe the best way to do it is to first fix the problem, which is housing. Then we need to let people keep more of what they earn," McConnell said. "Throughout this… Read full post »

FEBRUARY 10, 2009 10:28AM

Let's change the speed and level of change

So for every great yet small Change the Obama administration makes 2 HUGE things stay the same.

 

Great, we’re closing Gitmo but The President does not want to look into any crimes that were committed – he feels all crimes in the past should be forgotten, IF you… Read full post »

On the way to a stimulated economy the country broke down.  There was a clunking noise for over a year and the last driver ignored it.  This new driver ordered a brand new engine, just to ensure all the problems would be solved.  The new Driver decided to let the old… Read full post »