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Crazy Idea to Spur the Economy

August 24th, 2009

I thought of something to help the country. An idea so crazy, that it just has to work. I’m trying to find some fault in this proposal but cannot.

What if people didn’t own property? Before you write this idea off, just continue reading.

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Selling Your Home To Support Your Crappy Business: STUPID

February 5th, 2009

Bad Economy + High-end items = Fail!

At least that is what happens to most, but not to Vanessa Cooreman Smith. She decided to sell her home in order to cut back on expenses to support her business. While she is lucky to follow her dreams, the idea of sacrificing everything for a high-end store in this market is retarded. It doesn’t help that her husband is a realtor (look at the housing market).  Story

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Save or Create Three Million Jobs: The Obama Plan

January 29th, 2009

I am no mathemagician, but lets see if I have this correct. Obama’s plan will save or create 3 million jobs over the next “few” years. In 2008,  Americans lost around 3 million jobs.

Lets say Obama’s plan “creates” 3 million jobs; that would put us back Read more…

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Job Cuts For Most, Bailouts For Poor Business Practices For Others

January 27th, 2009

When a senior executive at your company puts forth policies that nearly bankrupt your business, what do you do? You keep him of course!

While tens of thousands of workers are getting the axe at firms the gov’t has bailed out, 9 out of 10 executives are keeping their jobs (probably with large bonuses as well). 9-10 execs keep jobs

Was it Joe Schmoe’s fault, with his $60k salary, that the financial backbone of America has collapsed, or was it the Read more…

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The Sky Is Falling. Microsoft is Laying Off

January 23rd, 2009

Microsoft is cutting jobs for the first time in its history. Reason? They only made $4.5 billion in profit in the 2nd quarter.

I know, I know, how could any company possible live with only $4.5 billion. Those poor executives probably only took home $10 million dollar bonuses instead of $20 million. They will probably have to cut back on spending. Maybe buy less homes and cars. Maybe fire some of their personal staff. Read more…

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