Some straight talk, not from the “Straight Talk Express” or the “Messiah for Change,” but from an American entrepreneur: Not all homeowners deserve to stay in their houses. Renting is a perfectly reasonable alternative, but the idea of Americans “losing their houses” is politically untenable. Why? Because America perpetuates a mistaken culture of homeownership. Owning [...]
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The Truth: What Obama and McCain won’t tell you about your money
Posted by BobG on October 8th, 2008
Why Obama Can’t Go to Washington
Posted by BobG on September 28th, 2008
It is being reported this morning that, while John McCain has returned to Washington to lend his experience and influence to the bailout negotiations, Obama has remained on the campaign trail. In truth, Obama can do nothing else. On the stump, Obama is a rock star with a huge popular following. In Washington, however, he is [...]
Presidential debate: The claims vs. the facts
Posted by BobG on September 27th, 2008
The AP did a little fact-checking after last night’s debate. Both candidates played a little fast and loose with the facts, although none could be called major misrepresentations. Some facts got lost when Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain confronted each other over the financial crisis, Iraq, the oil industry and more in the [...]
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Tags: 2008 presidential debate, barack obama, john mccain 
No Comments »`Double Margarita` Presidential Debate Live Blog
Posted by BobG on September 26th, 2008
Having just returned from a trip to my favorite Mexican restaurant and a conservative (of course) serving of adult beverages, I will be offering my comments on the first Presidential debate between candidates John McCain and Barack Obama, as it happens. Now that the debate is over, click “Continue reading…” then jump to the bottom [...]
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