These are notes that I have made and they did not make it to a post. Just thought I would share them with my reader for discussion.
1–Do Americans want change? I say no–why? They are afraid of change. In the last 40 yrs or so they have had ample chances for change but everything has stayed the same—the same system, the same types of politicians, the sam economic crises over and over…all has remained the same. There has been several opportunities but safe was always chosen. This election past is more of the same–change in name, but the tune stays the same.
2–On the day of the election, 04 Nov 08, at 0700 hrs the media was still downplaying Obama’s strength in the polls. They even went so far as to say the Ayers was voting at the same place as Obama.
3–PORK? Why is everything but military spending called pork?
4–At 0225 hrs on 05 Nov 08 the Repub mouth-pieces were already throwing Palin under the speeding bus. So much for loyalty.
5–The Repub talkking heads are still hateful. They are concerned with the option of one party rule over Congress and the POTUS. Silly! Southern Dems are more conserv than most Repubs, I do not think there should be any concern.
6–Voting–about 133 million people went to the polls and that translate into 62.5% of the population whiuch is a higher percentage than in past elections. Well done Americans!
7–What does Fiscal Responsibility mean?
8–Jobless rate the highest in 25 years–over 6% and about 1.2 million jobs lost this year alone.
This is a great idea, to post about random thoughts and issues, and open it all up for discussion. Perhaps my greatest worry is the rising unemployment rate. I was supposed to change careers this fall, but that ain’t gonna happen. No one’s even giving me an interview and I’ve applied to over a dozen jobs over the last couple months. 🙁 I’ve been self-employed and struggling quite a bit this year…
Throwing Palin under the bus–yep, many were quick to scapegoat her for the fall of the GOP. She was an embarrassment to the presidential ticket after all. An easy target after the election. But that says it all for party loyalty.
Morning Jenny and please call me chuq (pronounced chuck).
I have a note pad by desk and make notes a;ll day but only a few make it to a post, so I thought I would see what others thought of some of the ideas.
I really appreciate your input and good luck with the job thing
Good afternoon, Chuq. Thank you, I do hope the economy starts to turn around early next year, but it may take a couple years before we get out of our rut. I used to be a supervisor for a small federal office, and resigned last year in order to become self-employed. I can go back (I have reinstatement rights), but the thought of it just makes me cringe. (Dealing with civil servants again) So, I’ll hold out as long as I can, before I go groveling to get my old job back. 🙂
I really ought to take more notes, because there are all kinds of issues that I’d like to discuss on my blog, but I never seem to have time to keep up, and I tend to forget about these little thoughts and ideas that come up while sitting in traffic or watching my laundry dry…
Jenny do not let pride get in the way of eating…lol…I can understand the hesitation….I got out of the service business because the public can be unbearable most of the time.
I am an old fart so I am use to writing most of my stuff up before I post it…but taking notes really helps out when you have brain farts.
Good luck
You’re right, I’m letting my pride get the better of me! I need to just suck it up and call my old boss…….!
And yes, I was in customer service for a while, and it drove me nuts. So, I had a sign at my desk which said, “I Used to Be a People-Person, Until I Got This Job.” I’d better just suck it up, though. Being hungry and broke is not fun–I’m not about re-live my college days, just to maintain my pride…!
Good thinking….I have gone to bed hungry and vowed to never to let that happen again….Pride can cloud your judgement. Good luck