The democrats decide, unemployment rises, the SUV dies. Once more, the liberal media wants you to believe that the sky is falling.
Obama vs. McCain
Finally, the democrats chose their sacrificial lamb for 2008, thus ensuring the plutocracy endure. Citizens of lollipop land will have to wait another four years before gumdrops and equal rights pour from the Heavens.
Unemployment rate climbs 5.5%
Meaning? You'll have to wait in line a few extra minutes at McDonalds. Let's face it, the only jobs being lost are the ones not worth having.
$4.00 gas kills the SUV
Ford and General Motors have announced plans to cut production of SUVs and pick-up trucks to make way for smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles. Observers maintain the death of the SUV is upon us. In fact, it is not. What's happened is that the market has equalized and the folks who had no business buying SUVs in the first place (read: the middle class) are finally realizing the folly of leasing, seven-year loans and negative equity. Pity that it takes events such as this to impart a little economic common sense to the masses.
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Friday, June 6, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Week in Review: 5/18-5/24
Well, here we are again. It never ceases to amaze me how time effortlessly slips through our fingers.
California Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage
Some folks are up in arms over this "landmark" decision. But I don't see why it's such a big deal. What man would want to marry a lesbian anyway? Heck, in many ways I think gays are lucky. You know how much money I'd still have if marriage was illegal?
Clinton wants to change the rules
Hillary wins a few states, continues to think her campaign is relevant, says that the delegates from Michigan and Florida should be counted. Of course, back in January when both candidates thought the states didn't matter she agreed with the DNC that the delegates should not be counted. And you know what? I'm starting to respect her dogged, single-minded, win-at-all-costs determination. Very Rossian.
American Idol crowns its victor
Thank God this show has ended. Mrs. Ross complains that I'm a workaholic. Well honey, what self-respecting man would want to come home to the garbage you insist on watching? However, I do find it interesting that more people voted for the two Idol candidates than did during the last Presidential election. Nothing makes me prouder to be a veteran and American.
California Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage
Some folks are up in arms over this "landmark" decision. But I don't see why it's such a big deal. What man would want to marry a lesbian anyway? Heck, in many ways I think gays are lucky. You know how much money I'd still have if marriage was illegal?
Clinton wants to change the rules
Hillary wins a few states, continues to think her campaign is relevant, says that the delegates from Michigan and Florida should be counted. Of course, back in January when both candidates thought the states didn't matter she agreed with the DNC that the delegates should not be counted. And you know what? I'm starting to respect her dogged, single-minded, win-at-all-costs determination. Very Rossian.
American Idol crowns its victor
Thank God this show has ended. Mrs. Ross complains that I'm a workaholic. Well honey, what self-respecting man would want to come home to the garbage you insist on watching? However, I do find it interesting that more people voted for the two Idol candidates than did during the last Presidential election. Nothing makes me prouder to be a veteran and American.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Week in Review: 5/4-5/10
Much goings on in the world this week. However, as most of it happened outside of the United States, there really is no need to talk about it.
On to what really matters.
Obama wins again. Hillary does too.
Hillary still believes she has a chance. She also believes the Monica episode was just a one time deal.
Crude hits yet another high.
Once again crude oil sets another price record. For those of you not positioned in oil futures, this is a bad thing. It's also why you have to shop at Wal*Mart and cut coupons.
Scarlett Johanssen engaged to Ryan Reynolds.
I had the pleasure of meeting this fine young lady at a charity dinner a few years ago. Despite being an actor, I found her to be very likable and intelligent. Congratulations to the happy couple. May you enjoy it while it lasts.
On to what really matters.
Obama wins again. Hillary does too.
Hillary still believes she has a chance. She also believes the Monica episode was just a one time deal.
Crude hits yet another high.
Once again crude oil sets another price record. For those of you not positioned in oil futures, this is a bad thing. It's also why you have to shop at Wal*Mart and cut coupons.
Scarlett Johanssen engaged to Ryan Reynolds.
I had the pleasure of meeting this fine young lady at a charity dinner a few years ago. Despite being an actor, I found her to be very likable and intelligent. Congratulations to the happy couple. May you enjoy it while it lasts.
Friday, May 2, 2008
The Week in Review: 4/27-5/2
McCain and Clinton support gas-tax holiday
Mark this day as the only time in my life I have supported a democrat. Obama actually said something that made sense: a gas-tax holiday would do more harm than good. Now, as my offshore bank accounts attest, I'm normally all for lower taxes. But this gas-tax holiday borders on dangerous. Do you people not know that our gas taxes help maintain our highways? Do you have any idea what the ground clearance of a McClaren F1 is? Of course you don't.
The D.C Madam hangs herself
Death is never funny, and as immoral as suicide is, I feel much sorrow for this woman and her family. That she was providing a valuable service to some of our nation's most important and powerful figures was obviously forgotten and overlooked. Her prosecution was nothing more than a witch hunt propagated by those who know nothing of stress and the relief such services provide.
Recession?
Proof that journalists have no business reporting on the financial world came when the DOW topped 13,000 and the unemployment rate dropped. Perhaps they can now stop reporting on an event that is as likely as democracy in the Mid-East. Quote me on this: there will be no recession. Go back to reporting on things that matter, like celebrity and Africa.
Mark this day as the only time in my life I have supported a democrat. Obama actually said something that made sense: a gas-tax holiday would do more harm than good. Now, as my offshore bank accounts attest, I'm normally all for lower taxes. But this gas-tax holiday borders on dangerous. Do you people not know that our gas taxes help maintain our highways? Do you have any idea what the ground clearance of a McClaren F1 is? Of course you don't.
The D.C Madam hangs herself
Death is never funny, and as immoral as suicide is, I feel much sorrow for this woman and her family. That she was providing a valuable service to some of our nation's most important and powerful figures was obviously forgotten and overlooked. Her prosecution was nothing more than a witch hunt propagated by those who know nothing of stress and the relief such services provide.
Recession?
Proof that journalists have no business reporting on the financial world came when the DOW topped 13,000 and the unemployment rate dropped. Perhaps they can now stop reporting on an event that is as likely as democracy in the Mid-East. Quote me on this: there will be no recession. Go back to reporting on things that matter, like celebrity and Africa.
Friday, April 18, 2008
The Week in Review: 4/13-4/19
Good Friday, Rossophytes. Yes, yours truly is feeling rather dashing today, both in looks and mood. Why, do you ask. No reason other than this weekend marks the commencement of the summer sailing season. Break out the Sperry's and linen!
9/11 Conspiracy Theories 'Ridiculous,' Al Qaeda Says
My grandson forwarded me this important news story. Now, I have never heard of the Onion News Network, but my he tells me they are the most credible media outlet I've never heard of. And after watching the video, I have to agree. If you ever had any doubts as to who felled the might bastions of capitalism, you will soon be enlightened.
Pope Benedict's Historic Visit
The Bishop of Rome visited our great country this week. At an outdoor mass, he preached the importance of overcoming division and rejecting the “anger,” “weakening moral sense,” and “growing forgetfulness" of something or other in modern society. No longer a Catholic, I won't be damned to hell for not giving a crap.
CBS Knocks the Democratic Debate Out of the Park
Mrs. Ross insisted on watching "Real Housewives of the Big Apple" so I didn't get to watch the democratic debate on CBS. Not that I would have. Empty promises of hope and prosperity do nothing when you already have everything. Though from what I hear, Charlie Gibson and Stephie-opolis did the expected and pushed the democratic party and CBS further into irrelevance. Great job boys!
9/11 Conspiracy Theories 'Ridiculous,' Al Qaeda Says
My grandson forwarded me this important news story. Now, I have never heard of the Onion News Network, but my he tells me they are the most credible media outlet I've never heard of. And after watching the video, I have to agree. If you ever had any doubts as to who felled the might bastions of capitalism, you will soon be enlightened.
Pope Benedict's Historic Visit
The Bishop of Rome visited our great country this week. At an outdoor mass, he preached the importance of overcoming division and rejecting the “anger,” “weakening moral sense,” and “growing forgetfulness" of something or other in modern society. No longer a Catholic, I won't be damned to hell for not giving a crap.
CBS Knocks the Democratic Debate Out of the Park
Mrs. Ross insisted on watching "Real Housewives of the Big Apple" so I didn't get to watch the democratic debate on CBS. Not that I would have. Empty promises of hope and prosperity do nothing when you already have everything. Though from what I hear, Charlie Gibson and Stephie-opolis did the expected and pushed the democratic party and CBS further into irrelevance. Great job boys!
Friday, April 11, 2008
The Week in Review: 4/6 - 4/12
I got a busy day ahead of me so I'll make this quick. If you can't keep up, go read USA Today.
Airlines take a crap
By last count three airlines ceased operations this week, a fourth filed for Chapter 11 and American cancelled 900 flights. Of course this means nothing to me as the only airline I give a damn about is Ross Airways and we're doing fine, thank you.
Protesting the Olympics
Human rights activists rioted in France in protest of the upcoming Chinese Olympic games. Aiming fire extinguishers at the torch, they managed to extinguish it five times, forcing organizers to transport it by bus to its final destination. Personally, I don't see what the big deal is. During my career I've managed thousands of people, so I know how essential it is to maintain order and discipline. If subjugating a few dissidents under the guise of national security means a safe Olympics, then so be it. Of course, rounding up terrorists won't prevent your lungs from melting after breathing in the fine Beijing air.
Polygamist compound raided
Last I checked, Texas was nowhere near Utah, though it seems that the Republic has a thing for harboring polygamists. Authorities were tipped off to what was really going on at the 1,600 acre religious compound when a teenage girl called to report she was being abused. Apparently she'd been forced to marry a 50-year-old man and gave birth to his child at age 15. Authorities raided the compund and removed two hundred women and children from the premises. Warren Jeffs, the father of this happy little place, is currently in an Arizona jail.
Of course the story itself is not humorous. What is, however, is Texas getting yet another black eye. Personally, I think Mexico should thank us for taking it off their hands.
Airlines take a crap
By last count three airlines ceased operations this week, a fourth filed for Chapter 11 and American cancelled 900 flights. Of course this means nothing to me as the only airline I give a damn about is Ross Airways and we're doing fine, thank you.
Protesting the Olympics
Human rights activists rioted in France in protest of the upcoming Chinese Olympic games. Aiming fire extinguishers at the torch, they managed to extinguish it five times, forcing organizers to transport it by bus to its final destination. Personally, I don't see what the big deal is. During my career I've managed thousands of people, so I know how essential it is to maintain order and discipline. If subjugating a few dissidents under the guise of national security means a safe Olympics, then so be it. Of course, rounding up terrorists won't prevent your lungs from melting after breathing in the fine Beijing air.
Polygamist compound raided
Last I checked, Texas was nowhere near Utah, though it seems that the Republic has a thing for harboring polygamists. Authorities were tipped off to what was really going on at the 1,600 acre religious compound when a teenage girl called to report she was being abused. Apparently she'd been forced to marry a 50-year-old man and gave birth to his child at age 15. Authorities raided the compund and removed two hundred women and children from the premises. Warren Jeffs, the father of this happy little place, is currently in an Arizona jail.
Of course the story itself is not humorous. What is, however, is Texas getting yet another black eye. Personally, I think Mexico should thank us for taking it off their hands.
Friday, April 4, 2008
The Week in Review: 3/30-4/4
Ahh yes, another glorious week has come and gone and another weekend of decadent relaxation approaches. Mrs. Ross, myself and a few friends I are off to Telluride for the last ski outing of the season. From what I hear, the conditions are phenomenal. Truly, there is no greater time to enjoy the slopes of Southwest Colorado than in the Spring.
Now, on to the week in review...
Students Write Good
While I normally don't read the New York Times, there was a copy in the executive restroom and well, I needed something to read. Communist rhetoric or not, I couldn't help but shake my head at the fact that, according to a test administered last year, only one in four high school seniors are proficient writers.
Understandably, many are blaming the educational system. However, I believe such blame is misplaced. My generation might be the greatest, but the one mistake we made was not realizing the rhythm method was ineffective. Had we known, our country's youth would not have been raised by some of the most ineffective and immature parents this great country has ever seen. So, on behalf of grandparents everywhere, I'm sorry. Mistakes obviously happen.
The Rich Live Longer
Now, on to the week in review...
Students Write Good
While I normally don't read the New York Times, there was a copy in the executive restroom and well, I needed something to read. Communist rhetoric or not, I couldn't help but shake my head at the fact that, according to a test administered last year, only one in four high school seniors are proficient writers.
Understandably, many are blaming the educational system. However, I believe such blame is misplaced. My generation might be the greatest, but the one mistake we made was not realizing the rhythm method was ineffective. Had we known, our country's youth would not have been raised by some of the most ineffective and immature parents this great country has ever seen. So, on behalf of grandparents everywhere, I'm sorry. Mistakes obviously happen.
The Rich Live Longer
Of course it'd be stating the obvious that we rich lead far better lives than the middle classed and poor. Finally though, studies have confirmed what we've always suspected, we uncommonly rich live longer than the commonly not. 4.5 years to be exact.
I'd have thought the figure would have been higher though. How one can tolerate living surrounded by want and mediocrity is beyond me. But I'll save my thoughts on euthanasia for another day.
Ted Turner Proves Again That Wealth Can Only Do So Much
Personally, I've always thought Ted Turner was a twit. When he married Hanoi Jane, I knew he was. Admittedly, I am neither a fan of his politics or his baseball team. However, the fact that he is a fellow member of the plutocracy does not immunize him against my scorn.
According to Tedly, if we don't take action, in 30 to 40 years the Earth will be eight degrees hotter. Plants won't grown and everyone will either die or have to resort to cannibalism. First I'll say this: Ted, you're an idiot. Your argument has no merit because it is grounded in shoddy science and false assumptions. Second, I'm sure most people would welcome such climate change. Third, I'll be dead by then so it doesn't really matter.
Enjoy your weekend everybody. I'm sure Chili's will be a great time.
Friday, March 28, 2008
The Week in Review: 3/23-3/29
What I think you need to know about last week.
The Fed tries to stave off a US economic meltdown
In case you were too busy volunteering, in which case you assuredly don't care about anything that actually matters, the Fed brokered a deal that sold troubled investment bank Bear Stearns to JP Morgan Chase for $2 a share. This is big because that bastard James Cayne lost about $950 million in the deal. A year ago, his shares were worth over $1 billion. He just dumped them for $61 million.
Hillary misspeaks
I don't understand why this is news. She does it all the time.
American Airlines grounds 300 planes
The nation's largest airline grounded 300 planes for safety inspections. Every one of the airline's Boeing MD-80s were grounded on the order of a FAA directive that mandated wiring be inspected for proper installation. I can only imagine how inconvenient this was to commercial travellers. Actually, no I can't, because I'm not poor.
The Fed tries to stave off a US economic meltdown
In case you were too busy volunteering, in which case you assuredly don't care about anything that actually matters, the Fed brokered a deal that sold troubled investment bank Bear Stearns to JP Morgan Chase for $2 a share. This is big because that bastard James Cayne lost about $950 million in the deal. A year ago, his shares were worth over $1 billion. He just dumped them for $61 million.
Hillary misspeaks
I don't understand why this is news. She does it all the time.
American Airlines grounds 300 planes
The nation's largest airline grounded 300 planes for safety inspections. Every one of the airline's Boeing MD-80s were grounded on the order of a FAA directive that mandated wiring be inspected for proper installation. I can only imagine how inconvenient this was to commercial travellers. Actually, no I can't, because I'm not poor.
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