August 19,2024 “If you have to ask how much it costs, you can’t afford it.” Self The tattoo on this woman costs about $3,000. Maybe more! What’s the point? Painting your body with artwork? This might be the same woman that is protesting student debt, or credit card interest rates. I am not sure. ThreeContinue reading “My Take on Tattoos!”
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New Record for Car Repossessions, 1,800,000 vehicles
August 9, 2024 “The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.” Thoreau Please note the first quarter 2021 when Biden took office, and also note the steady rise for 3.5 years. Government stimulus checks went to purchase new cars. Inflation caused cars to be more expensive (average price is nowContinue reading “New Record for Car Repossessions, 1,800,000 vehicles”
UNC is dropping Majors
Philosophy, Drama, French Literature, and Sociology are on the list. July 30, 2024 “Most people work hard enough to not get fired and get paid enough not to quit.” George Carlin The University of North Carolina System has 19 universities, and an enrollment of 250,000 students. Universities include UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State University, Appalachian State,Continue reading “UNC is dropping Majors”
Debt is Debt!
Banning medical debt from credit reports July 27, 2024 There is no such thing as “fun for the whole family.” Jerry Seinfeld President Obama and Elizabeth Warren set up the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in 2011. The bureau was established as an “independent agency.” Big mistake and no oversight by Congress. The agency nowContinue reading “Debt is Debt!”
The Three Stages of Retirement:
Go/Go—–Slow/Go—–No/Go July 18, 2024 “Punishment is not for revenge, but to lessen crime and reform the criminal.” Elizabeth Fry, English Quaker, prison reformer, 1780-1845. For the average American, you will be able to enjoy retirement for about 16 years, from age 65 to age 81. Of course, many retire early, and many others live beyondContinue reading “The Three Stages of Retirement:”
Another criminal from the NBA
July 15, 2024 “Pity to the guilty is treason to the innocent.” Ayn Rand-Russian author This week, Jontay Porter pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a New York Federal Court. He informed sports bettors about confidential information in NBA games and helped rig the outcome of those games. This is despicable behavior. Porter accepted aContinue reading “Another criminal from the NBA”
In Case you missed it!
June 24, 2024 “Never underestimate the power of stupid people, especially in large groups.” George Carlin My local newspaper, The Charlotte Fishwrap, ran an editorial advocating the election of a 36-year-old lawyer to the NC Court Of Appeals. According to the article, electing a young candidate would bring “diversity” to the three-seat court. Bull. TheContinue reading “In Case you missed it!”
I cringe when watching Biden
July 7, 2023–updated post June 16, 2024 “Never argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.” George Carlin Biden’s debate performance was disgraceful. And, quite frankly, scary. He obviously has some sort of dementia. Who is running the country? The WH and the liberal press hasContinue reading “I cringe when watching Biden”
My “Gems” for the Week!
May 24, 2024 “The problem with Socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other people’s money.” Margaret Thatcher, Bristish PM 1979-1990. German Test scores: A new batch of standardized tests show Germany’s students at the bottom. Almost all other countries in Europe score better. Student test results in reading, math and scienceContinue reading “My “Gems” for the Week!”
My Weekly Dumbass Award
May 16, 2023 “It is a society where strident hysteria drowns out truth, and where polices are based on strong nonsense loudly shouted.” Professor Julian Simon, Economist, U. of Maryland This week’s award goes to Minouche Shafik, President of Columbia University. Shafik was born in Egypt to Muslim parents who were educators. This August sheContinue reading “My Weekly Dumbass Award”
High Truths and Low Lies 