McCain * Palin

Surprised?

I’m not an Economist, I don’t invest in the stock market, I’m just a concerned citizen that’s been sitting back and watching the mess snowball over the past year that has lead to our current economic crisis. I’m also a victim of the mortgage mess.
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that the [...]

“a really bad Disney movie”

My favorite new video

The Issues, pt 1

The Economy
Obama

Repeal Bush’s tax cuts for households earning more than $250,000.
Provide relief for middle class & working class.
Raise Capital gains tax
a $1,000 per family tax credit.
eliminate taxes for elderly workers making less than $50,000.
provide tax relief to households making under $75,000.00 to stimulate economy.
Invest in alternative energy to reduce oil dependency and provide new jobs.

the [...]

Palin- Alaskan for Red Herring?

Red Herring -  n.  Something intended to divert attention from the real problem or matter at hand; a misleading clue.
Great blog post by Jim Moss. -
The neo-cons might be evil, but they’re not stupid.  Palin was not an impulsive pick.  It was a thoroughly calculated move, and it is working.  Palin was chosen to be a [...]

McCain & Palin

I was impressed with Obama’s statement today regarding the controversies regarding Palin’s family.  I’ve read numerous blogs screaming of conspiracy theory and bad mouthing Palin for all the wrong reasons. Her Teenage daughter is having a difficult enough time without all the extra attention.
I don’t agree with Palin’s conservatism but that isn’t a big concern.  [...]

Obama Adds Foreign Expertise to Ticket

Great article from the NY Times on Obama’s running mate.  Interesting that he is also the lowest paid senator.

August 24, 2008

By ADAM NAGOURNEY and JEFF ZELENY

WASHINGTON — Senator Barack Obama introduced Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr. as his running mate on Saturday at a boisterous rally in Springfield, Ill., a choice that strengthens the Democratic [...]

How many houses does John McCain own?

Below is a letter from Obama’s campaign manager, for anyone not on the mailing list.
“Friend –
If somebody asked you, you probably wouldn’t have to think about it.
But when a reporter asked John McCain how many houses he owns, he stumbled and said, “I think — I’ll have my staff get to you.”
If you’re like the [...]

Oil Addiction

Another one bite’s it

the latest local financial casualty-
Satchel’s Grill
 
Mervin’s is closing (Boise Town Square Mall)
8th Street Wine Co. Closes
Trading Places
Mortimer’s
Andre’s
Gino’s Bistro
Related:
Supervalu (Albertson’s) is cutting 100 jobs
Idaho Statesman: Employee Pay freeze