Millions and millions of Americans store their dollars in mutual funds, thinking they are the same as a bank account, only they pay a bit more interest. Those who trust mutual funds also think they are instantly liquid, and that their dollars can be withdrawn at any time. No one ever wonders how these funds […]
In a country where we take notice of many facets of our public figures' lives, doesn't it seem odd that there's so little we know about our current president, Barack Hussein Obama? For example, we know that the wife of Andrew Jackson smoked a corn cob pipe, and was accused of adultery; Abe Lincoln never […]
Jiggs McDonald, NHL Hall of Fame broadcaster, speaking in Ontario, said: "I am truly perplexed that so many of my friends are against another mosque being built in Toronto. “I think it should be the goal of every Canadian to be tolerant regardless of their religious beliefs. “Thus the mosque should be allowed, in an effort to […]
A year ago, oil was around $100 per barrel, and now it is about $30. This is a drop of 70%! I bought gas for $1.45 last week, and a year ago, $4 was the norm. Is this good for America? Why did it happen? Is it being manipulated? The reason it dropped is not […]
The 'neocon' National Review has said that Trump is ignorant and not fit to govern. Oh Wow! The prefix 'neo' means simply not all or part, or an imitation. All real 'conservatives' dislike the National Review. Is Trump a true 'conservative?' Perhaps not, as he was against the Iraq invasion by neocon George Bush. Me […]
Illinois vs. Oklahoma, and a Letter Let's compare the two states, and see what Republicans vs. Democrats give their residents. Fair? Illinois Illinois is all Democrat. Not a single Republican in any office. In the last six months, 292 murdered, and Chicago has one of the most restrictive gun laws in existence. The Chicago school […]
Earth Warming and Refugee From Associated Press, printed in the Washington Post "The Arctic Ocean is warming up, icebergs are growing scarcer, and in some places the seals are finding the water too hot, according to a report to the Commerce Department yesterday, from Consulafft, at Bergen, Norway. Reports from fishermen, seal hunters, and explorers, […]
This was forwarded to me. It's a message of good cheer for the New Year! January 20, 2017 1. President Donald Trump and Vice-President Ted Cruz are sworn into office. 2. In a rare event on inauguration day, Congress convenes for an emergency meeting to repeal the illegal and unconstitutional, Socialist healthcare farce known as Obamacare. […]
Nikola Tesla was born on July 9, 1856, in Lika Croatia. Son of Reverend Milutin and Djouka Tesla, both of whom were way above average in intelligence, and which intellect was easily passed onto their four children. At the age of four, Nikola built a water wheel, and from then on, he became a problem […]
"America the Beautiful" Is probably the best loved, most inspiring, patriotic song ever written. It should be our National Anthem. It has a range of 9 notes, and is easy to sing. It is not a war song as is our National Anthem, which is virtually impossible to sing, its range is so large, and […]