Many of my friends work in the service industry. Some either currently own or have owned their own joint. Many have managed one. When discussing politics or economics with the more liberal of them, I often get push back on my thoughts and ideas. The concept that a free’er market would help everyone is foreign to them. The idea that reducing or eliminating the minimum wage is a horror story; they run away screaming.
But I just go back to the bar room. And I ask 1 simple question:
Posted in Economics, Economy, Politics: National, Politics: North Carolina
Tagged Leftist, Liberal, Politics, Socialism, Unemployment, Unions
A long time ago [longer than I like] I turned 10. My folks performed the usual; presents, cake and a party. My friends came over, maybe spent the night, fun was had and Normal America ruled the day. But there was something else that occurred on that birthday. See, when I turned 10 that year, I was given something that I am still enjoying today; a job!
Posted in Politics: National, Raising Men, States Behaving Badly, Welfare
Tagged Conservative, Democrat, Economy, Employment, Leftist, Liberal, New York, North Carolina, Politics, Socialism
I am pretty much disgusted with all politics. And all people in ’em. Perhaps most especially vile are the Parties. It seems that in order to satisfy the party, each candidate has to run for the edges, the FAR edges. They have to do this to get the support, connections and money from the apparatus. In short, people are rather forced to do and say things they might not otherwise.
Posted in Liberty, Politics: National, Politics: North Carolina
Tagged Conservative, Democrat, Left, Liberal, North Carolina, North Carolina Politics, Politics, Republican, Right
It is going to be an interesting election cycle culminating with the mid term elections in November. Following up on my new found interest in politics that began with the dual primary race for the 08 Presidential election, I am going to watch these Senate races with interest.
An introduction:
Right now there are 36 seats in play. This includes incumbents and Senators who are retiring.
Posted in Politics: National, Senate
Tagged 2010 Election, Connecticut, Conservative, Delaware, Democrat, Illinoise, Left, Liberal, North Dakota, Republican, Right
WOW!
Look at this! This is intrade’s odds of Brown winning the Senate seat in Mass.
Just 8 days ago betting had him at 10% chance to win!
Go AMERICA!