JIMBOB2's Blog

Makes you think, JIMBOB2. I wonder, how close are we to having America's answer to a dynasty? If you think about it, for the past 20 years, two families have run the country. If Clinton wins in 08, it will be 24, maybe 28 years of the same 2 families running the country. Are we a democracy, or a dynocracy (whatever that is...)

Both of the "families" have done good things but look at where we are and where we're headed.Both partys had a chance and blew it badly.

Down the creek without a paddle,DW45,and the canoe was made in China and paid for on Master Card.We have no unity in the country and can do nothing.As I said before we'll have to adjust.Now any job is a good job if you have work,gas prices make no difference as long as we can still buy it,high taxes mean nothing as long as I can hold on to what I've got,insurance/healthcare if you don't have it look forward to a shorter life,accept the fact the schools are packed and will be,and criminals walk the street that should be in jail.Adjust to it.

Life can still be good,it's just not like it was a very few years ago.Hang on to your job,watch your money and spend wisely,get something that's good on gas,and keep your friends.No matter who gets in be prepared for higher taxes on everything,everywhere that will be their temporary fix and of course better times will be promised........

I and my family are looking at this gas situation carefully. Now we have 3 vehicles and 3 adults in our home drive to 3 different jobs, at three different times to begin & end the day. So no carpooling for us. So, my idea is this: I quit work, stay home working in my flowers, playing with my dog, watching movies I have missed over 40 years of working and get fatter than I am now. Doesn't solve the gas problem really, but I get what I want. Sounds pretty good to me.

patcancook....Do it....sell the car,if you live in HP that will save 3 taxes,cancel the insurance(save again)won't be buying gas(save again)or maintenance(save more)...just joking but it does sound good.

Yeah, pat, but the days of Ward and June Cleaver are OVER (thank God). Now, most families NEED two incomes to survive, not to mention the fact you're gonna have a hard sell to progressive, educated women telling them they should stay home and bake cookies all day. And "Empire" is the correct word, DW--we look more and more like the new Rome. And you see what happened to that empire.

I have an idea, I call it " vote the issues ". First, have some neutral non-partisan organization research and then draw up special ballots that are based upon a significant sampling of issues and items of concern for all Americans. Next, arrange for an election in which the political candidates and the general public all vote on the same day, using this same ballot. The difference being that the candidates voting choices will become public record not private as citizens would be. Finally, whichever candidate's issue ballot most closely matched the choice results of the voting citizens wins the election! This way, it would no longer be a personality contest or partisan parties domination.