Pardon My Politics

The Iraq war has cost us all a great deal. In terms of the taxes, we’ve paid heavily towards invading Iraq needlessly, and we continue to pay towards the ongoing war effort. In terms of the economy, we’ve paid the price thanks to NAFTA and service contract outsourcing. In terms of human lives, we’ve paid [...]

After the thoughtless campaign in Iraq, the deaths of over 4,000 brave US troops, and countless Iraqi civilians and militants, there was some hope that the reconstruction effort might attract employment to the US economy. After all, we made the mess, so we should help clean up, right? A reconstruction effort is underway, but very [...]

The Bush administration labels the$15 billion in the Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008 (HR 5818)—legislation to help stabilize hundreds of communities swamped by foreclosures across the country—as a bank “bailout.” Advocates of the funding in Congress and around the nation argue that the $15 billion is essential to keep communities from falling into blight, and [...]

This applies to you, my real estate investing friend! And even if you’re not normally interested in politics, it’s urgent (to protect your own financial interests) that you take 60 seconds and read this article, because it will affect you profoundly. “Capital gains taxes” are the taxes that you pay whenever you sell your real [...]

In an interview carried by CNN Monday April 15, 2008 McCain answered the questions about his age and whether he had the stamina for the job with an invitation for anyone who doubts his stamina to come along with him on his campaign. That silenced everyone. The following day McCain outshined all his opponents in [...]