The mess the country is in must be blamed on something — some group or some philosophy. Of course, it’s easy to blame the politicians because their mistakes are so public. This is true for both parties. Pointing fingers at business and finance is almost a knee-jerk reaction. Then there are the people who have [...]
Pre-boomers (those born between 1930 and 1945) may consider circling the wagons, because our generation, now known as New Seniors, is under attack. Have you noticed? It’s mainly below the radar. But, it’s there. The subtle, almost subliminal, message is, “Programs for those 65+ are too expensive, will add to the deficit and ultimately be [...]
Sitting in Los Angeles and watching television coverage about the latest blizzard hit the East, I wondered what in the world is happening with our weather. When the climate conference in Washington, DC had to be cancelled because of the record snow fall, I didn’t know if I should laugh or cry. There’s no doubt [...]
The onetime jewel in this country’s crown of achievement and testament to the “good life” has tarnished to the point were it is unlikely to be restored to its former greatness. With unbridled spending by a virtual one-party State Assembly and Senate, unsustainable concessions to public sector unions, unfriendly restrictions and taxes on business along [...]
Congressman, Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) recently announced he will introduce a bill designed to create a million jobs for unemployed workers by allowing people who have reached 60 to take early retirement. The question is, how can adding to the growing roles of those on Social Security and other government-run/taxpayer-funded programs possibly be good for the [...]
