There are many things that have been said about this stimulus package that was just recently passed through congress. Most coming from the President stressing that something must be done.
After hearing different arguments, I have concluded that I will see some of this money in tax breaks. Then I really thought about it, and since I am still in the stage where I really don't make a lot of money, I normally get all my tax money back anyway. Hmm.... So I get more money back. Although this sounds very similar to getting the bank error card in monopoly, it is far from it. The money I will be getting was probably yours. So let me take this second to thank you in advance and know I am pretty responsible with my money so I will be such with yours.
However, I do hate looking at my check stubs and seeing how much the government takes out of the money that I worked hard to make. I wouldn't care if the money went to a war, then I know it is going to help people that have their lives on the line. I wouldn't care if the money went to improving the roads cause although there are some lost people in the world, think how lost they would be if there were no roads. However, it kills me when I see people get 15 medications at the pharmacy and d0n't pay a dime. Xanax, Morphine, Pain Killers, Anti-Inflammatory.... and the second it cost a few dollars, they bitch saying the government pays for it. Where exactly do they think the government gets their money. I am reminded every time I look at my paycheck.
I can't stand the people who find ways to live off of social security, disability, WEC, medicaid. I am a firm believer of Darwin's theory of evolution, Survival of the fittest. In the animal world, the wildebeest that is on disability and social security is going to be the lions dinner (Just not the Detroit kind of lion). We are the only living creature that finds ways to justify laziness and bad circumstances. Life happens, it is how you take it on that determines how it treats you.
The bailouts are another example of how we justify laziness. CEO's make poor decisions yet they feel they are to important to become the lions dinner. But help is expected, and it was received. What would be the worst that were to happen if they went under. Lots of people would lose their jobs, that would suck but it is partially their fault for working for a stupid employer. The number of gas guzzlers would go down because there would be no one to make them anymore. Honda, Toyota, and Volkswagen would be the main vehicles you would see. I am sure that they might buy a plant or two here in the US. Wait, would that create jobs for those that got laid off, just maybe. Some other company may form to take advantage of the fertile marketplace, a new brand of vehicle never heard of. Wait, this might create jobs for those lost too. Just not for the big CEO's. Tear.
On the radio today, I heard of a local school bus driver who is facing foreclosure on a $800,000 home. The single mother of two is really happy to receiving government aid from this stimulus bill to help her keep her happy home. I heard a radio caller saying that he foresees himself possibly losing his job, and he wouldn't be able to afford his house if such an event happened. He claimed not everybody who is losing their house bought way out of their price range. The radio host told him he would feel sorry for him if he lost his job, but that is life. Find another one. I myself have seen Now Hiring signs now more than ever. They maybe at your local restaurant or grocery chain, but something is better than nothing. The caller said he felt he deserved help if he did lose his job and could no longer afford his house payment. I am not sure when people became dependent on somebody taking care of them in dire straights, but it scares me to think of how many people actually feel this way. If you let Failure become an option, then you deserve to fail!
As government help is becoming more and more socially acceptable, it is only a matter of time before government help is the only option we have. And when you only have one option by one owner, it spells disaster for everyone else, I learned that playing Monopoly.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Daytona 500
So today was a huge day for racing fans. The beginning of the racing season was kicked off with one of the most well known races, the Daytona 500. As a Sportscenter commentator said "Watch the most exciting left turns in all of sports."
I have never really understood the fascination with Nascar, and I don't think anyone will convince me that it is something special. To watch cars go around in circles at high speeds numerous times sounds more like a twisted no escape episode of the Twilight Zone.
I voiced my opinion to some of my co-workers yesterday and they assured me that there is strategy in this God awful sport. Although none of them seemed to elaborate on such strategies, I decided I would sit down and try to figure out what some of the strategies would be.
1. Make sure you pee before the race starts.
- I don't think I have ever seen a race where someone came in last because they had to pull over and take a whizz. Even if I had to go, I think that it would be more motivation to come in first place just because I would have to go so bad. Maybe the bathroom is where all the other drivers who didn't make the winner's circle go as soon as they finish.
2. Don't drink a lot before the race begins.
- This goes back towards strategic point numero uno. However, if I were racing, I would go knowing that there will be plenty of non-alcoholic beverage being spilled everywhere once the race ends.
3. Bring lot's and lot's of gas.
- If I was a racer, I would probably do my best to get sponsored by Exxon-Mobil or Texaco. Free gas for a large sticker on my hood seems like a genius move to me. It is a lot better than having a Tide logo on the front hood. Last I check, gas was still more expensive the laundry detergent, and laundry detergent doesn't make the car go.
Plus, where are all the global warming peeps on this one? We have HOV lanes to reduce emissions and car companies who are struggling to find ways to use less gas yet they find it in their hearts to tolerate a sport that fills the bank accounts of oil giants.
4. Bring my MP3 player.
- You have to have good tunes on such a long trip. They will definitely help you keep your insanity as you slowly begin to realize around lap 152 that you are ultimately spending your time continuously driving to the same place where you started from. Q: "Are we there yet?" A: "You just passed it for the 151st time, just take the next left and try again."
5. Don't turn right.
- This has to be the most important strategy to winning. Not only is there a wall to the right, you have half-a-million people in the stands waiting for you to make the right turn into the wall. Plus there are several thousand people that decided to bring their home with them to the race and park in the center grass area who would love to collect a souvenir piece of your car if you wreck. I don't think they realize the Wal-Mart does not accept a car door with a Tide logo as a coupon for free detergent. Sorry folks.
And Finally...
6. Get some really talented rain dancers on your pit crew.
- With all the made up hype behind this sport, today's race actually wasn't much a race at all. The rain placed a delay on the race and then was ultimately ended. The winner was the driver in first place once the rain started to pour. Therefore, if I ever made it to first place, I would send the dancers out to do their thing. I am not sure if it would work, but watching people trying to rain dance is more entertaining than watching cars go in circles.
I have never really understood the fascination with Nascar, and I don't think anyone will convince me that it is something special. To watch cars go around in circles at high speeds numerous times sounds more like a twisted no escape episode of the Twilight Zone.
I voiced my opinion to some of my co-workers yesterday and they assured me that there is strategy in this God awful sport. Although none of them seemed to elaborate on such strategies, I decided I would sit down and try to figure out what some of the strategies would be.
1. Make sure you pee before the race starts.
- I don't think I have ever seen a race where someone came in last because they had to pull over and take a whizz. Even if I had to go, I think that it would be more motivation to come in first place just because I would have to go so bad. Maybe the bathroom is where all the other drivers who didn't make the winner's circle go as soon as they finish.
2. Don't drink a lot before the race begins.
- This goes back towards strategic point numero uno. However, if I were racing, I would go knowing that there will be plenty of non-alcoholic beverage being spilled everywhere once the race ends.
3. Bring lot's and lot's of gas.
- If I was a racer, I would probably do my best to get sponsored by Exxon-Mobil or Texaco. Free gas for a large sticker on my hood seems like a genius move to me. It is a lot better than having a Tide logo on the front hood. Last I check, gas was still more expensive the laundry detergent, and laundry detergent doesn't make the car go.
Plus, where are all the global warming peeps on this one? We have HOV lanes to reduce emissions and car companies who are struggling to find ways to use less gas yet they find it in their hearts to tolerate a sport that fills the bank accounts of oil giants.
4. Bring my MP3 player.
- You have to have good tunes on such a long trip. They will definitely help you keep your insanity as you slowly begin to realize around lap 152 that you are ultimately spending your time continuously driving to the same place where you started from. Q: "Are we there yet?" A: "You just passed it for the 151st time, just take the next left and try again."
5. Don't turn right.
- This has to be the most important strategy to winning. Not only is there a wall to the right, you have half-a-million people in the stands waiting for you to make the right turn into the wall. Plus there are several thousand people that decided to bring their home with them to the race and park in the center grass area who would love to collect a souvenir piece of your car if you wreck. I don't think they realize the Wal-Mart does not accept a car door with a Tide logo as a coupon for free detergent. Sorry folks.
And Finally...
6. Get some really talented rain dancers on your pit crew.
- With all the made up hype behind this sport, today's race actually wasn't much a race at all. The rain placed a delay on the race and then was ultimately ended. The winner was the driver in first place once the rain started to pour. Therefore, if I ever made it to first place, I would send the dancers out to do their thing. I am not sure if it would work, but watching people trying to rain dance is more entertaining than watching cars go in circles.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Singles Awareness Day
Valentines Day. It carries a lot of significance for me. If I were to list why, one may be here all day reading this instead of hugging a better half. So I will keep it short and sweet, I will even abbreviate Valentines Day with "VD" in efforts to keep it short.
I keep waiting for girls to take the Beyonce song "Single Ladies," literally. How easy would it be to find out who the single girls are if they all had their hands up? And there would be no better day for a single lady to walk around with her hand held high than on VD. I would definitely ask a girl to dinner if she was holding her hand up as I walked by. So if you are a single lady and are doing nothing for VD, go walk around the mall with your hand up. You make get some funny looks, but who knows, someone might get it. And if you do such and get no response within ten minutes, I would check for pit stains or something because VD sucks if you are end up enjoying it by yourself.
I keep waiting for girls to take the Beyonce song "Single Ladies," literally. How easy would it be to find out who the single girls are if they all had their hands up? And there would be no better day for a single lady to walk around with her hand held high than on VD. I would definitely ask a girl to dinner if she was holding her hand up as I walked by. So if you are a single lady and are doing nothing for VD, go walk around the mall with your hand up. You make get some funny looks, but who knows, someone might get it. And if you do such and get no response within ten minutes, I would check for pit stains or something because VD sucks if you are end up enjoying it by yourself.
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