We've given a lot of words to the people who are running and will surely continue to do so. Some Americans are political junkies who listen, read, watch all the election coverage and really get into it. Others, not so much. I think some of us tend to join one team or the other and then start to see issues (and defend them) from the perspective of that party, rather than what we each think.
Could we have discussions on issues without ever mentioning a party or candidate or side of the aisle? I think that might be interesting.
I, for one, do not find a perfect match with the platform of the Rebublicans. I have "joined that team" because I think it has the most in common with my positions, but I am still sorely disappointed quite often.
Let's throw out some topics and see where we end up - but no parties, candidates, leaders, left/right chatter. Just our positions. It might be fun.
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Hmmm...this, will require some thought.
Sean, your being logical...I like that!
Now where's the fun in that?:)
I think some of us would have to go through an exorcism or last rights to do that ric. How about if we just deal with reality and recognise that there is a big red elephant crapping in the living room and deal with cleaning up the mess.
Blue donkeys also generate a lot of crap. But, that's what I'm talking about. We've almost got a religious way here (blues/red, right/left). This has permeated congress so deeply that they really don't get anything done anymore and (seemingly) haven't a single issue in common.
It is as if one side will come out on a particular issue and the other side will simply take the opposite just to be, well, in opposition.
Some work together.
Okay, here's one and I swear this isn't political. Given the recent instability of some of our banks has anyone got an emergency plan in place. Today I'm hearing Wachovia is the next one and so this is creating a run on their branches people trying to get their money. In the banking business they have a technical term for this. It's called Panic.
Here's the reality. Banks generally keep roughly 1% cash compared to deposits so roughly they have enough to cover $1 for every $100 deposited. And yes we all know that $100,000 per individual account is guaranteed per FDIC. The problem is with the bank failures recently FDIC is spending like a drunken sailor and there is an outside chance they're going to run out of bailout money too.
So back to my scenario: Several large banks fail, customers of other banks pull their funds en masse. Money supply dries up, banks cannot meet obligations, FDIC runs dry leading at least temporarily to international financial collapse. Rest assured that your government would step in and restore order through whatever means required. The question is do you have a plan on how to survive a little bump in the road such as that? Do you:
Quietly & calmly go to your safe deposit box at your local bank and retrieve the couple grand you have in there along with the Walther PPK for varmint control.
Try to remember where you buried that cooler in the backyard with a few extra bucks, some MRE's and your .22 Buntline for varmint control.
Consider the logistics of taking this opportunity to return to our beloved island. If the world is going to go to shit you might as well be warm.
In a safe and efficient manner head to the nearest liquor store to buy a case of Jack Daniels. Drink heavily until you are at one with the varmints.
Go to Cindy's place. She has a pool.
Do nothing. Absolutely refuse to believe that this is really happening. Join hands with any other ostrich like neighbors you may have and sing Kum Ba Yah while waiting for either varmint infestation or government takeover.
Be prepared.
I know I know...some of you are thinking well that's just silly Doug. As of lunchtime today world markets are off 3-5%. The Netherlands bank Fortis has had to have a government funded 16 plus billion injection of liquidity just to remain solvent.
Bradford & Bingley Great Britain, same deal.
Hypo Real Estate Holdings Germany, ditto.
Wachovia Bank US, well suffice it to say they 'aint Wachovia anymore. This on the heels of last weeks failure of Washington Mutual, which was not long after the failure of Silver State. This keeps up and your mattress looks safer and safer.
I'll tell you my plan Doug, I moved to Michigan. There's plenty of food here, unlike the barren wasteland of Utah. I was afraid that when things got tough in Utah there was a good chance I might end up being the food. Especially since I wasn't part of the predominant social structure.
Doug and Rac,You're both so funny!!!
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