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Rasmussen Reports (http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/just_53_say_capitalism_better_than_socialism) a new poll today that just 54% of Americans prefer Capitalism over Socialism. What has happened to the United States? Has out education system become so bankrupt that we don’t understand the fundamental differences, and what this country was founded on? The polling is closest with adults under 30, possibly indicating the our education system is failing to communicate fundamental American values.
In addition to a gap in beliefs based on age, there is also a partisan gap as well. Republicans overwhelmingly support Capitalism by an 11 – 1 margin. Just 39% of Democrats support Capitalism, and Socialism garners 30% support from the Dems.
When promises such as these are being made:
Obama Says USA will rebuild and emerge stronger…
Obama vows to increase number of soldiers…
Obama vows to seek cure for cancer ‘in our time’…
Obama says bank bailout may cost more than expected…
Obama promises universal EDUCATION THROUGH COLLEGE…
Obama promises universal health care…
Lets revisit a time when government was considered part of the problem and not the solution:
No matter what you think of President Bush, it is instances such as this that demonstrate what character is. For a President and Vice-President that has been demonized, it is clear that they anguish over decisions that have been made. Our highly polarized society needs to change. Republicans need to not necessarily embrace Obama, but at least work with him. And Lib’s just need to get over it.
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Bloomberg news is reporting that the Pope saw a significant global financial crisis in the future:
Pope Benedict XVI was the first to predict the crisis in the global financial system, a “prophecy” dating to a paper he wrote when he was a cardinal, Italian Finance Minister Giulio Tremonti said.
Well, I predict: that it will snow in Texas.
Without the when, it’s just really speculation now, as well as kind of stating the obvious. What goes up comes down, etc.
I know whom I support, and if you look very deep into my blog – it wouldn’t take long to figure it out. Frankly, I don’t care who you vote for; well, maybe just a little. But there used to be a day when the two major parties were really not that far apart on certain issues. When did we create this new class that believes in entitlements and that government will take care of you when you make bad decisions. This issue has really emerged over the last couple of months — as the government bails out the auto industry, bails out the banks, and creates a ton of programs to bail out people who shouldn’t have purchased the home that they purchased.
Now, there is an expectation for food on the table and gas in out cars. Unfortunately, I don’t think this woman is the exception. Maybe she should work a little harder, and keep her kids in school so they can become educated and lead productive lives:
A friend sent me THIS. A almost lost it when I found out it was MoveOn.org… but it is actually equally amusing for either side; far very different reasons.
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Michigan for 6-years now has been subjected to the leadership under the management neophyte Governor Granholm. While she made a fine beauty contestant in Canada, and built a reasonable legal career… she demonstrated no ability to manage a business or an organization. He management style in Michigan has been a train wreck, and it has compounded the economic problems that Michigan has been transitioning through.
Now, the United States is prepared to elect an equally untested politician – Barry Barack H. Obama. Obama wouldn’t be qualified to run a small business let alone set the tax policy for economic development in the United States. Whom has Barack ever lead? Beyond a fanatical base of supporters? Certainly not the military. And while I am sure Barack is comfortable with arts and croissant crowd in Europe, what is his real foreign relations experience.
I’m not a doom and gloomer. If Barack is elected, our country will survive. However, people who think we need change, need to realize that things really can change for the worse.
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According to an article in MacWorld (http://www.macworld.com/article/140109/2009/04/broadband_embarrassment.html?lsrc=rss_main) the United States has the 2nd most Internet subscribers. The U.S. at 79 million subscribers, is only second to China with 83 million.
However, in terms of percentage of population connected, the United States lags at 25% – this is 15th out of 30 developed countries, where this metric was available.
Further, the United States also lags in speed and cost competitiveness compared to other nations. Many of the examples of greater bandwidth at the same or lower prices, come from countries where the telecommunications industry is highly subsidized. Therefore, the question is — how can the United States through policy create a more competitive atmosphere, for market based expansion and price competition?