If you're ready to gouge your eyes and plug your ears because of the "looooming" Fiscal Cliff, Brace Yo'self! because shit is about to get worse. I'm confident that the elephants and donkeys running this country will soon agree to a mutually-acceptable solution. Maybe "solution" is the wrong …
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Would You Rather…
Would you rather have to whisper everything you say or always be screaming? Would you rather have a boss you love at a job you hate or a boss you hate at a job you love? Would you rather have your grandma's hair cut or her first name? These are 3 of my favorite "would you rather" scenarios. …
The Fiscal Cliff is a Solution, Not a Problem
I know I'm a contrarian by nature, but not usually to this degree. I genuinely believe.. ..America Is Going Off The Deep End Once the media gets a hold of an idea and it enters it's way into everyday conversation, it's either over-hyped or "not as bad as they say." In my opinion, the Fiscal …
Why Our Economy Is In A Catch-22
How would you like to be President? Imagine having a 1-2 year job interview that consists of 300 million people asking you questions. Even though you finished top of your class at Harvard (undergrad) and Yale (law school) you still have to somehow convince people you're the right person for the …
Made in America
My soon-to-be Father-In-Law arranged for Miss Blinkin and me to tour a glass manufacturing plant a few days ago. It may not sound like much, but it was breath-taking. All you have to do is turn on Sweet Home Alabama to learn how glass is made, but since you're probably too scared to click the …
Presidents are at the Mercy of the Business Cycle
If you've been following along, you know that we have been looking at the economic track record of past Presidents. Hopefully, this will allow us to make an informed decision when we cast our vote for Mitt Romney or President Obama (or neither). I'm searching high and low for possible …
What’s Going On In Japan?
There has been a lot going on in the global economy over the past 2 weeks. The Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, and now the Bank of Japan have all announced efforts to support struggling markets. Let's take a look into Japan. Japan’s Growth Not as High as Expected Between April and …
