So, after that decision by President Bush, Pandora’s box was effectively opened; however, our new president, and The Congress certainly could have put the brakes on, stepped back, and re-thought this entire bailout disaster, and so-called stimulus package.

However, instead of rationalizing it, they affectively double downed on the tax payer money that President Bush allowed to be spent. Now, after spending more tax payer money then ever, in the history of this country; money greater then the entire economy of many countries; President Obama is going to start preaching about fiscal responsibility?

Alrighty then!

And, how does the president plan to knock down the national debt as much as he is claiming? Could it potentially be by raising our taxes? Hmmm, if so, that would be very interesting to see the reaction on the faces of American citizens.

So, against the will of approximately 50% of The American citizens, our government still spent an unprecedented amount of tax payer dollars, and they are “not” done yet. I can not even begin to imagine the reaction, if the government comes back to us, to help pay for their irresponsibility; not to mention the hyper-inflation that “may” occur as a result of this madness.

Perhaps the government should finish this “Fiscal Irresponsibility Summit” first, before convening another summit.

You know, tonight, I think I will go out, eat two gallows of ice cream, loaded with hot fudge; then in the morning, I will go preach to people about cutting calories.

Simply beyond belief!

As hard as it may be, and as desperate as they might be, I am very happy to hear that some governors may refuse the federal funding from this so-called stimulus package.

Some, apparently seem to be having the wisdom to realize that “nothing” is free, and there will likely be strings attached.

As we have seen with these large companies, by taking (tax payer) money from the government, they are now effectively handcuffed. I personally think that the states should try to be as fiscally independent as possible, from the federal government.

Here is some very good analysis by Brit Hume…

Mark

We’ll be fighting in the streets
With our children at our feet
And the morals that they worship will be gone
And the men who spurred us on
Sit in judgement of all wrong
They decide and the shotgun sings the song

I’ll tip my hat to the new constitution
Take a bow for the new revolution
Smile and grin at the change all around
Pick up my guitar and play
Just like yesterday
Then I’ll get on my knees and pray
We don’t get fooled again

The change, it had to come
We knew it all along
We were liberated from the fold, that’s all
And the world looks just the same
And history ain’t changed
‘Cause the banners, they are flown in the next war

I’ll tip my hat to the new constitution
Take a bow for the new revolution
Smile and grin at the change all around
Pick up my guitar and play
Just like yesterday
Then I’ll get on my knees and pray
We don’t get fooled again
No, no!

I’ll move myself and my family aside
If we happen to be left half alive
I’ll get all my papers and smile at the sky
Though I know that the hypnotized never lie
Do ya?

There’s nothing in the streets
Looks any different to me
And the slogans are replaced, by-the-bye
And the parting on the left
Are now parting on the right
And the beards have all grown longer overnight

I’ll tip my hat to the new constitution
Take a bow for the new revolution
Smile and grin at the change all around
Pick up my guitar and play
Just like yesterday
Then I’ll get on my knees and pray
We don’t get fooled again
Don’t get fooled again
No, no!

Meet the new boss
Same as the old boss

The Who, Who’s Next, 1971

OMG!

I am not sure if this is hypocrisy, or being completely out of touch.

This is N.Y. Senator Charles Shumer, speaking out about how the chattering class doesn’t care about these little (spending) additions, tossed in, in the silence of the night, under the radar, and unannounced to The American people, whom he so eloquently labeled as the chattering class.

The chattering class? So, are we suppose to be good little citizens, fold our hands, and keep our mouths shut? I think not! We have remained silent for too long! I for one am proud, and excited by the bloggers, and so called chattering class that are demanding reform, and transparency from this government.

I do care about “all” Americans and how their tax dollars are spent; and for the senator to suggest that we do not care, is beyond belief to me.

It is just beyond belief!

I would also like to thank the senator, because it is comments like that, that cause me to want to chat five times more.

I, for one, will continue to write, until the necessary change takes place, or by some miracle, this government decides to wise up.

Mark

noun
1.Sudden dread or paralyzing terror
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Well, this (787 billion dollar) bill has been signed into law. I wish that I could be more enthusiastic about it, however, I do feel as though (once again) our leaders have made so many mistakes on this one.

With every thing else going on, perhaps this story was a bit overshadowed; nonetheless, very, very sad indeed..

Evidently, ice was the colprate, and it is said that the plane fell to a nose dive of 1000 feet, within five seconds; completely unimaginable!

This is very sad, and sobering, especially after the miracle landing of US Airways Flight 1549 on The Hudson River, a few weeks ago.

I would like to send my condoloscences to all of the family members, and people affected by this sad event.

Mark 

adjective
1.So long as to seem endless; never stopping.
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For anyone interested, here is President Barack Obama’s weekly Web Address on The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; formerly known as The Stimulus package.

Mark

1995 was a very good year for “real” classic rock fans; we had Page and Plant touring together, and does anyone remember that The Beatles did the whole anthology project?

The absolute coolest thing was that they were given (by Yoko Ono) John Lennon out takes of his two songs.. Real Love and Free as a Bird. With those out takes, The Beatles went into the studio and re-united with John.

That was an absolutely great tribute to John, and both songs were, and still are, excellent.

Unfortunately, The Beatles did not take to the stage, or road together again; nonetheless, it was a great musical moment, with lots of great Beatles studio, outtake releases etc.

Anyone who is from the area, may remember The TV Guide?

This is another one that I have in a plastic magazine cover.

Mark

Check this out!

In ’95, when Plant and Page were touring together, they were in Philadelphia, and my friend (who worked on South Street) just happened to bump into Robert Plant, while walking down South Street; pretty cool, huh?

He knew I was a big Zeppelin fan, and was kind enough to get me a copy of The Philly Rock Guide (below, scanned), and ask Robert Plant to sign it for me.

I have it here at home, in a magazine cover. : )

Mark

verb
1. To ask, demand, or claim.
2. To claim or assume the existence or truth of, esp. as a basis for reasoning or arguing.
3. To assume without proof, or as self-evident; take for granted.
4. Mathematics, Logic. to assume as a postulate.

noun
5. Something taken as self-evident or assumed without proof as a basis for reasoning.
6. Mathematics, Logic. a proposition that requires no proof, being self-evident, or that is for a specific purpose assumed true, and that is used in the proof of other propositions; axiom.
7. A fundamental principle.
8. A necessary condition; prerequisite.
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