We’re already Socialists….get over it
Posted by Steve | Filed under Social Issues
The reality of America is that we don’t have the stomach for a pure capitalist system.
We believe a person should earn what they’re worth, but not if it means some Wall street exec makes $50 million/year or some college dropout makes $10 million/year in the NFL.
We want to build homes on flood plains and eroding cliffs that we can’t even get insured but we want government assistance when our life savings burns to the ground, floats down river or slides into the ocean.
We believe in personal fiscal responsibility, but we want a mortgage bailout if OUR home goes into foreclosure.
We don’t believe in government handouts but we want unemployment compensation if we get laid off.
We believe the cream will rise to the top but we support “No child left behind” in schools so our little Johnny won’t sink to the bottom.
We want to see our 401K’s growing 15% annually, but if it goes down 5% we demand to know why we weren’t told about the risk.
we want a free market economy…as long as we’re not the guy on the bottom of the ladder.
Face it, people. Socialism is here already and it’s here to stay…but let’s all act like it’s the fault of a guy who isn’t even in office yet, if ever. I support a flat tax but we won’t see it anytime soon…then again 10 years ago I thought I wouldn’t see a black president in my lifetime.
Don’t need no stinkin title
Posted by Steve | Filed under General
I’m still bummed about having to cancel the trip to Big Bear with my Urban Adventure group two weeks ago. I was really looking forward to seeing Big Bear Lake and Oktoberfest. My radiator hoses blew the day before, which blew period. Thankfully I was a mile from home and there’s an auto shop within walking distance. Now I think my transmission is slipping a lil bit. I will definitely be up there to snowboard this winter.
After 30 years I have officially renounced my Oakland Raiders fanship. I can’t take it anymore. They will never do squat again as long as Al Davis has his hand in the pot. He is just too old school. It’s unlikely I’ll become a fan again when he’s gone. His son is next in line and I hear he is more of the same.
My company will actually be celebrating my birthday today, even though it was Friday. My bosses have been out of town and they wanted to be here for it. I love my job. I’m very lucky and grateful to be where I am.
It’s ya burfday…
Posted by Steve | Filed under Amore & Vita, Cycling, Work
It’s been a while. I can’t get motivated to do long posts anymore. I wish I had dictation software. I come up with long blog rants while I’m at my desk or in the car but i don’t have the time nor energy to type them all out. I’ll spit out a few brief thoughts now and commit to more frequent but shorter entries in the future.
First off, my birthday presents to myself. I have no idea what anyone else got me because I’m still at work and somebody was late putting stuff in the mail. Better to be late with that than something else.
Reynolds Assault full carbon clinchers wheelset. :insert Tim “The Toolman” Taylor arrgh sounds:
Second, I now have enough money set aside to get Lasik surgery. I just need to find a place to have it done that won’t leave me blind. I’d have to return my new wheels and trust me, you don’t want that.
Also, last week was the annual Angry Sex Bowl. My Georgia Bulldogs vs Belle’s Tennessee Vols. We call it the angry sex bowl because no matter who wins one of us is really pissed off…unless it’s a tie, then we’re both pissed off. Thankfully they don’t do ties in college football. My team won for the first time in three tries. We never mention the game once it’s over so that’s all you’ll hear from me about it.
What was the number one song the day you were born?
