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Thursday, September 18, 2008
I Need a Bailout, Too!
A new cliché has been floating around the new channels, newspapers and news websites for a long time now. It seems every story starts with the line “In these tough economic times…”
The cliché is so widespread I even heard it on NPR the other day.
That being said, I’m afraid I have to start my latest musing with that cliché:
In these tough economic times it seems any corporation is eligible for a government “bail out”. These rescue packages (handouts, loans and other schemes) amount to billions of dollars. I really have no idea where that money comes from, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s not the same money that comes out of your’s and my paycheck every two weeks.
Well, since we’re handing out money to all of these corporations, I’d like to petition the federal government for my own bailout.
Things are tight at Chris Sweigart Enterprises. In fact, the company hasn’t turned a profit in years.
On top of that, the company has taken on a lot of debt over the past few years in vehicle expenses and education (student loans).
So federal government, as you hand out billions of dollars to Fannie, Freddie, AIG and whoever else, please consider throwing a couple thousand dollars my way. I think there are a lot of us who need a bail out!
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Changing the Wallpaper
It’s a big day at my desk at work. I changed the desktop wallpaper on my computer for the first time since March.
I think it’s pretty awesome.
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Sounds Like a Good Plan to Me!
Obama Promises To Stop America�s Shitty Jobs From Going Overseas
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Monday, September 15, 2008
Talking about the web…
I made a brief appearance on 11Alive news at noon Friday, talking up some features on our website.
Check it out. I’m after the reporter’s story on Twitter.com…
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Bob Woodward’s New Book
60 Minutes’ Scott Pelley sat down with Bob Woodward to talk about his new book The War Within.
During the interview, Woodward notes many revealing details about the war including a new, secret military capability that has the potential to revolutionize warfare in much the same way tanks and airplanes did in the past.
It’s a great interview. I can’t wait to get my hands on the book…
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Top 10 Signs Barack Obama is Overconfident
Apparently David Letterman has ruffled some feathers because of one of his Top 10 Lists that was supposed to air this week.
The Late Show reportedly taped the segment then cut it from the show because an interview ran long. Then the Top 10 List was posted on Letterman’s website. Then it was taken down. Then it was supposed to air again, but it didn’t… blah blah blah… everybody’s up in arms over some sort of Barack Obama favoritism or whatever.
Anyway, here’s the alleged Top 10 List that was taped, but didn’t air, but might air sometime soon… or something.
Top 10 Signs Barack Obama is Overconfident
10. Proposed a bill to change Oklahoma to “Oklabama”
9. Offered Bush 20 bucks for the “Mission Accomplished” banner
8. Asked guy at Staples, “Which chair will work best in an oval-shaped office?”
7. The affair with Barbara Walters
6. Having head measured for Mount Rushmore
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I Knew He Was the Chosen One
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Hey, I’m Going There Next Week!
Californians Gather To Celebrate Annual Wildfire Tradition
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Ah, that clears it up
Latest Poll Reveals 430 New Demographics That Will Decide Election
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Friday, August 15, 2008
Reporter Shot Covering Unrest in Georgia
A reporter was shot during a live shot, reporting the fighting between Russia and Georgia.
She was shot in the arm, and remarkably kept reporting after taking cover.
Even though it wouldn’t have protected her from getting shot in the arm, I can’t believe she wasn’t wearing her body armor.
Body armor doesn’t work very well when it is sitting in the news truck.
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