Personally, I resent being forced into the medical-industrial complex. It it comes to that, I don't want it to be a windfall or the insurance industry. That's why they support this crap. If we are going to have socialized medicine, let's just quit the games and have it.

More on "Reform"

Who is this "reform" supposed to benefit? The way things seem to be shaping up the only "benefit" is going to be forcing everyone into the Medical Industrial Complex (MIC). This would be good business for the insurance companies, for sure. The Fuzz finds this a bit distasteful. What is happening to our freedom here? But most people are so scared of not having insurance that they'll put up with anything. Here's a news flash- the mortality rate is still 100%.
The Fuzz is not really into socialism, but, if we are going to be forced into this, why should all this borrowed money be given to increase the profits of this MIC? If the government is "mandating" universal participation, they may as well just run the whole thing anyway. But I guess that would hurt a lot of big corporations and their lobbyists.

Health Care "Reform"

Congress is working on "Healthcare Reform". Is the problem the "care" or the lack of money?
One of the major "reforms" seems to be compelling everyone to carry health insurance. I suppose there might be a justification for making all drivers carry insurance, if you consider driving to be a privilege rather than a "right". But is simply being alive a "privilege"? What about those (yes there are some) who simply don't want to participate in this medical system?
Is all this business just a way of forcing everyone into this Medical Industrial Complex?

Free Speech

Saw This-

"NEW YORK — A Pakistani immigrant who a prosecutor called "Hezbollah's man in New York City" has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison for airing the Lebanese militant group's television station."

We're not fans of Hezbollah, but don't we have "Free Speech" here any more?

"Reclaiming positions"

What is this "reclaiming positions" thing? Apparently, in this case, it means that teachers will be losing their jobs. "Reclaiming positions" is the local school board's terminology for lay-offs. And The Fuzz wonders why he gets confused about these things. Even the local reporter was thrown off the track by this. The Fuzz suspects that "They" do this sort of thing on purpose, but he does tend to be a bit paranoid at times. Anyway, we thought we'd mention this so if any of our loyal readers runs into this terminology, they won't be as confused as we were around here. So beware if you boss mentions "reclaiming your position".

Chastened Investment Bankers

From US News & World Report-

"Today, Citigroup shows that whole "chastened investment banker" meme is basically a lie. According to Bloomberg, Citi gets $45 billion in taxpayer bailout money and decides its chief executive and top lieutenants should spend $10 million on new offices."

The unemployment rate here is 14.5%

We have to fill out our *tax papers on the kitchen table since we lack a $10 million office to do it in.

These people seem to have totally lost touch with reality.

*The Taxes that are paying for these "Offices".