SD Jarhead

May you all have a peaceful and enjoyable Christmas! Say a prayer or save a thought for our service men and women in harms way who can't be home with their families. God bless you all!

Might want to change that to WILL be in for a big suprise. It isn't going to be there. I'm growing more and more concerned as many Americans are dipping into their 401k's to live off of while trying to get through the recession. My neighbors across the street have recently begun living off of theirs since both of them lost their jobs. I'm quite sure they're not the only ones doing this. The truth is our whole financial system is a giant Ponzi scheme that the Gov't is trying to prop up.

Here's a funny prank for white elephant gifts: Go to Spencer's Gifts and get those fake lottery tickets. I did this a few years ago when we had a $5 limit on office gifts and bought four real ones and one fake one. It was one of the funniest things I've ever seen when the Marine who ended up with the tickets scratched off the fake one that said he won $10k. He was going nuts and showed the ticket to a few other people to validate what he saw. They were whooping and hollering until one guy read the fine print. Too funny!

Merry Christmas all and a Blessed New Year!

Are you really this deranged that you believe the tripe you write? So in your world (or one of the worlds in your brain) Bush wanted two types of people, mega-rich and poor...right? BTW, how many RV's, dune buggys and other assorted toys does an American need to qualify as middle class?

First off, both are worthless hacks IMO. You should see the ridiculous responses I receive from their staffers when I write them about issues. I'm not impressed with either, though if I had to choose a favorite, it would be Feinstein over Boxer. The Lefties here love to bash Palin yet completely ignore the ineptitude of Boxer. I don't get it. Back on the subject of Ms Kennedy Schloshburg, what has she done that warrants an appointment as a US Senator? Do you like and support aristocracy in this country? The whole Kennedy name as a reason to appoint her is beyond anything that resembles common sense. That's all I'm saying.

Maybe they should name it NozzleNUT in the hope that it'll be schitzo like you! Nozzlenut, you rock my world!

OK, now you're making sense...

This is really getting interesting. The more information that comes out about her, the less attractive she is as a candidate. The Left would be having a epileptic seizure if the shoe were on the other foot. If Patterson appoints her you people are going to get what you asked for. But what can I say...I've got Barbara Boxer and Feinstein as my Senators...yuck!

All I can say is wow! You are in a different universe than I am. First off, let me be clear, I was not in favor of any of the bailouts. Call me naive, but I feel that the sooner we take our medicine, the sooner the recovery can begin. If you think all of those entitlement you mention above should happen, good for you. Just don't use taxpayer money to do it. The sooner the unions are broken, the sooner Detroit can start being competitive again. My Dad retired from Ford, so I'm not unsympathetic or unfamiliar with the issues, but life is all about competition. The reason the US is what we are is because of our competitive nature. This should never be compromised in my opinion. If the automakers want to remain competitive on the world stage, they had better start making the changes that will make them that way, like, yesterday. The problem is the unions don't get it and are living in the past...just like the people of Buffalo in general. But that's a different thread.

Wow, another zinger from the little troll. You're on a roll little buddy...keep up the good work!

When are we going to take our medicine? The longer we avoid the chemo to avoid 'feeling sick' the worse the cancer gets.

Oh, a gay insult! You really got me now! I know you are, but what am I?

The funny thing is little man, the picture in your avatar is exactly how I picture you...go figure.

Don't worry...they can all go to work at the job bank. Yes, I know, that was in poor taste...

I'd rather not pour my grandchildren's money into a failed business model.

I should've known your retarded azz couldn't help but act a fool.

And went from deflation toward hyperinflation? http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=new...id=a1MsoPDHjFS4 Granted more must happen before inflation takes hold, but this is clearly a step in that direction if the slide continues... We all realize that we eventually are facing an severe inflationary period, right?

So he didn't ruin one life, he ruined thousands of lives...nice. I usually agree with most of what you post, but if this guy did what he is accused of, and the reports are that he basically admitted he is a scam artist, then he should be placed in a regular prison like any other common prisoner. In the meantime, he should be in a holding center instead of a seven million dollar apartment! No it's not jealousy of the wealthy that makes me feel this way, its the disparate treatment in our justice system.

Very insightful article. Thanks for posting. Let's see how the Union apologists feel about this. What a travesty this whole situation is. It's really a shame.

Can we please avoid the argument as to whether they're left or right wing nuts? Nuts are nuts. Thanks...

Other than winning the birth lottery and being born into our brand of royalty what has she done? Is she even an attorney? Some of you opined that being a political outsider will serve her well. Are you serious? She's an outsider? So is Nancy Pelosi. Good luck with that WNY...Another limousine liberal. Good for you.

Seriously, what is so bad about Sarah Palin? While I don't want her running for President, she is a very impressive woman. She became the governor of Alaska by taking on corruption in her own party. I really don't want to have the "she's stupid" debate with you, but i would argue that she's accomplished much more with her life than that of Ms Kennedy without being born with a silver spoon in her mouth.

You're right that the scam if far reaching any many good people and organizations have been taken advantage of. I really don't hate rich people, but I guess I'm a bit beyond frustrated at the bailouts and golden parachute many of these crooks ran off with. I do not want the "Palm Beach Crowd" to be the recipient of my grandchildren's tax dollars so they can continue to live out their extravagant lives. I don't know that they are bad people, and admit to a bit of demogagery (sp?), so yes, you are right ..this was a bit of a rant. As far as white collar criminals being coddled in summer camps, I say screw 'em. That dude should be thrown into Pelican Bay or Attica (I know-they're state prisons) in with the general pop.

WTF does that mean? Wrong is wrong. You clearly have the wrong impression about me. People who steal >$50 billion should be summarily executed in my world. I do have compassion for those who are hurting, but also believe in calling a spade a spade. As for the uber-wealthy who are crying about their losses...too bad. I don't begrudge them because their wealthy, but I absolutely hate their sense of entitlement, just as i do from those who do nothing for themselves and want Uncle Sugar to support them. That's the nice thing about principles.