Where do we go from here. The world economy is in a slump and unemployment is rising substantially. I am fortunate to still have a good job, but despite the economic downturn consumer prices are not abating, leaving less money in my pocket to survive on. I am hopeful that the conditions will improve, but fearful they may be drawn out by unnecessary and futile attemps by our government. It is safe to say that government involvment in the financial institutions was the primary cause of this economic meltdown.
The goal is to push forword with the same intelligence and inginuity that made this country great. to utilize our collective talents to PRODUCE products and services that the entire world need and want.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Friday, September 19, 2008
Finally a candidate that is proposing a plan (and one that makes sence)
Listed below is a link to a prepared speed John McCain will deliver at a campaign appearance in Green Bay, WI on Sept 19, 2008. This is in responce to the financial crisis facing our country and the plan forward to restoring the markets and Americans trust.
Link
Link
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Questions inside my head
As I go through my life, there are a myriad of questions that pop into my head. As time goes on I plan on writing some of these down and hopefully as I look back there will be answers.
As human beings, what are we entitled to?
The founders of our country were convinced that there were three things:
1. Life
2. Liberty
3. Pursuit of happiness
I think the third point (pursuit of happiness) is what has changed dramatically over the years. Below is a partial list of what the majority of Americans view as what they are entitled to.
1. A house (in fact a very large house, because it is not fair that your neighbors house is larger than yours)
2. Education
3. Heath Care
4.
As human beings, what are we entitled to?
The founders of our country were convinced that there were three things:
1. Life
2. Liberty
3. Pursuit of happiness
I think the third point (pursuit of happiness) is what has changed dramatically over the years. Below is a partial list of what the majority of Americans view as what they are entitled to.
1. A house (in fact a very large house, because it is not fair that your neighbors house is larger than yours)
2. Education
3. Heath Care
4.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
Man made energy crisis
The talk on the news of $4 a gallon gas and record prices for various forms of energy is getting old.
I typically avoid bring politics into my discussions, but when the decisions made by our leaders interfere with my ability to provide for my family it is hard. This energy crisis is a direct result of policies and laws prohibiting private industry from "harvesting" the abundant sources of energy spread out through our country.
Keep in mind that I truly love the country that I live in and I love the natural beauty within its borders. We cannot, however, set ourselves on a path of economic disaster to combat hypothetical environmental effects that have not been proven.
We all need to keep in mind that we live in a global economy and are effected not only by what we do but also the action of others. For example, China is drilling for oil less than 100 miles off the coast of Florida, but our laws prohibit us from doing the same. The United States is in a much better position to minimize any environmental impact caused by the gathering of resources. Laws requiring our power plants, cars, and industry to be "green" will not offset the policies of emerging countries that belch pollutants into the global environment.
Ultimately, the United States government is performing a massive redistribution of wealth by prohibiting the prosperity of our country while others are left to reap the benefits.
All I ask is for each person to evaluate how much they are willing to pay!
I typically avoid bring politics into my discussions, but when the decisions made by our leaders interfere with my ability to provide for my family it is hard. This energy crisis is a direct result of policies and laws prohibiting private industry from "harvesting" the abundant sources of energy spread out through our country.
Keep in mind that I truly love the country that I live in and I love the natural beauty within its borders. We cannot, however, set ourselves on a path of economic disaster to combat hypothetical environmental effects that have not been proven.
We all need to keep in mind that we live in a global economy and are effected not only by what we do but also the action of others. For example, China is drilling for oil less than 100 miles off the coast of Florida, but our laws prohibit us from doing the same. The United States is in a much better position to minimize any environmental impact caused by the gathering of resources. Laws requiring our power plants, cars, and industry to be "green" will not offset the policies of emerging countries that belch pollutants into the global environment.
Ultimately, the United States government is performing a massive redistribution of wealth by prohibiting the prosperity of our country while others are left to reap the benefits.
All I ask is for each person to evaluate how much they are willing to pay!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
I really hate the news media
I can forgive people for unknowingly making the bad decisions. What really anoyes me is when people make bad decisions based on incorrect information fead to them by the news media.
In general most people get the vast majority of their facts about the world around them from the news media in the form of newspapers, TV, and internet. Unfortunatly, the news is not an unbiased view of the events. For example, last nights WCCO news had a story discussing energy depence of the United States and in the following discussion it was stated that the oil reserves in ANWR was only a couple months of the world supply. It is not the fact that this information is completly incorrect that bothers me or even that they never seem to disclose the source of their information. What does bother me is the fact that they are abusing their position to promote some agenda that ultimately must benefit them in the end. There is no such thing as unbiased NEWS. What I see is that the internet might be the last chance at finding out the whole picture and determining the "true" facts about the world around us. Unfortunately, it is up to the individual to search and obtain enough information to formulate a clear picture of the world around us.
ANWR Information
Evioronmentalists Play Slick With Statistics About ANWR Oil Reserves
National Wildlife Refuge: Updated Assessment
USGS Revised ANWR Assement
I highly suggest that you do your own search and formulate your own opinion based on sources that you deam credible. Our last fredom, one that cannot be taken away, is the ability to think for ourselves and use our minds.
In general most people get the vast majority of their facts about the world around them from the news media in the form of newspapers, TV, and internet. Unfortunatly, the news is not an unbiased view of the events. For example, last nights WCCO news had a story discussing energy depence of the United States and in the following discussion it was stated that the oil reserves in ANWR was only a couple months of the world supply. It is not the fact that this information is completly incorrect that bothers me or even that they never seem to disclose the source of their information. What does bother me is the fact that they are abusing their position to promote some agenda that ultimately must benefit them in the end. There is no such thing as unbiased NEWS. What I see is that the internet might be the last chance at finding out the whole picture and determining the "true" facts about the world around us. Unfortunately, it is up to the individual to search and obtain enough information to formulate a clear picture of the world around us.
ANWR Information
Evioronmentalists Play Slick With Statistics About ANWR Oil Reserves
National Wildlife Refuge: Updated Assessment
USGS Revised ANWR Assement
I highly suggest that you do your own search and formulate your own opinion based on sources that you deam credible. Our last fredom, one that cannot be taken away, is the ability to think for ourselves and use our minds.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Global Warming?
Living in the upper Midwest I would gladly appreciate a little "Global Warming" at this time of the year. As a scientist I don't believe that there is any scientific evidence that the world is heating up. I do, however, think that the political frenzy surrounding the topic may have a dramatic impact on our lives. My goal is not to get involved in a political debate over Global Warming, but rather to point out the impacts of potential laws and regulation might have. For example, on December 18, 2007, President Bush signed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Although it is touted as a win for the country in terms of reducing energy costs, it will undoubtedly raise the cost of energy and ultimately lower our standard of living. OK, rant over!
The question I have is who is going to profit from all of this? Follow the money! Leading companies in renewable energy sources will certainly benefit from legislation of this type. I am not doubting the fact that some of these initiative will save us money in the form of using less (gas, electricity, etc), but how much is it going to cost us?
Much of what is in my head at the moment are just ideas, thoughts, I need to take some time and understand a bit more on the "Big Picture"
The question I have is who is going to profit from all of this? Follow the money! Leading companies in renewable energy sources will certainly benefit from legislation of this type. I am not doubting the fact that some of these initiative will save us money in the form of using less (gas, electricity, etc), but how much is it going to cost us?
Much of what is in my head at the moment are just ideas, thoughts, I need to take some time and understand a bit more on the "Big Picture"
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