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There are few things more distressing than economic depression.  The nation (and world generally) have been mired in fear and doubt concerning our economic well-being ever since the cataclysmic market collapse of September 2008.  At that critical juncture, governments stepped in to “rescue” the economy, TARP and “Stimulus” being only more memorable legislative actions. Here we stand, 17 months later, and economist Nouriel Roubini, who is widely acclaimed to have predicted... Read More→

From MarketWatch today: WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Private-sector firms in the U.S. eliminated 20,000 jobs in February, the 25th decline in a row, according to the ADP employment report released Wednesday. It was the fewest jobs lost since 22,000 jobs were added in January 2008. In January 2010, a revised 60,000 jobs were lost, compared with the 22,000 originally reported, ADP said. Month after month after month after month I’ve been blogging the unemployment numbers.  Today not only... Read More→

There’s been a lot of commotion in the news media lately about President Obama’s so-called bipartisan healthcare summit, and the stunningly imperious suggestion that Congress use the reconciliation process to avoid Republican filibuster.  This evidently urgent healthcare “reform” now has a public approval rating of 44%, and a disapproval rating of 52%.   But as far as summits go, it was unremarkable.  Obama the ideologue would never compromise meaningfully with Republicans.  Republicans,... Read More→

“Pearls are not valuable because men dive for them… men dive for them because pearls are valuable.” -Joseph Salerno It’s pretty scary to think that the United States dollar is not backed by gold, silver or anything precious or valuable. The only reason we accept its value is because enough people believe it to be worth something. This is fiat currency, a legal tender where the power and the value of the dollar is determined by the central bank that prints it. There is an inherent flaw with... Read More→

Title: NYSYR Leadership Conference & Spring Board MeetingLocation: Hampton Inn, Albany NYLink out: Click hereDescription: NYSYR Leadership Conference & Spring Board Meeting March 12th – March 14th 2010 Contacts: Lynn Krogh: 917–922–4194 Chris Dziedzic: 607–723–5815 Hotel Info: The Leadership Conference and Spring Board Meeting will be held at the Hampton Inn. They have granted us a special rate of $99 / night. The special rate is available by calling 518-396-3500 and asking... Read More→

As the director Mrs. Patti Page said,”its purpose is to present current issues on a non-partisan stance.” Mr. Will Brown was there( Manhattan Republican Coalition) with much accolades to the young men of the Harlem Eagle Academy and , of course, the “Young Marines” who helped with the pledge of allegiance as it was accompanied by the voice of a lovely songstress It was encouraging to see Martin Chicon is running for the United States Senate braving the majority of democrats... Read More→

Declaration of Tea Party Independence (Posted by David Russell. Written by the Tea Party movement.)  I. As the course of human events winds its way through History, it has found some paths lead to Tyranny and some to Liberty. In seeking a path to Liberty, a great and powerful movement is now rising from every corner of our land. Created by the Will of the American People, it rejects unconstitutional domination by the Government that is supposed to be its servant. This movement has arisen, in large... Read More→

I heard again today of the whole wall street bonus mess and most everybody arguing that CEOs, etc should not be given the massive monetary bonuses promised in their contracts.  My take on this has been the same from day one: employees are entitled to whatever is promised in their contracts. If the employer feels the employee has done poor quality work, then there should be simple and guaranteed measures that can be taken to terminate the employees or not renew their contract again. As someone who... Read More→

Tired of acrimony in politics?  Would you like a government that functions without constant partisan attack; government where good ideas are not derailed by special interests, where elected officials seem out of touch with the citizens?  Judging by Congressional approval ratings, most Americans are more than fed up. Horrendous numbers for Congress are nothing new.  As far back as Real Clear Politics’ polling goes, Congress has a negative spread.  The transition from Republican to Democrat... Read More→

While the Obama administration is attempting to outlaw scarcity, tamp down the alleged rising ocean levels, and convince loathsome murderous terrorists that it’s a big misunderstanding… Can he at least have the decency to ban winter with the stroke of his mighty pen, and help out the eastern seaboard?  Read More →