This story was forwarded to me by a friend. I do not who the original author was. Hence, I cannot take credit for it. However, I thought it was a good story to share to make a point on this political notion of “spreading the wealth” and socialistic policies. === An economics professor at a …
Category Archive: U.S. Affairs
Aug 13
My Letter to President Obama on Health Care
Today, I sent my letter on health care to President Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden. I sent it Certified Mail to the White House. I also copied the letter to Georgia Senators Chambliss Saxby and Johnny Isakson and my district Congressman Lynn Westmoreland at their local offices. I am looking forward to seeing their response …
Aug 02
My Upcoming Health Care Letter to President Barack Obama
The health care reform issue is so hot right now, it affects everyone. Like most Americans, I am deeply concerned with where health care in the U.S. is headed. Right now, I consider myself among the fortunate few where I continue to be healthy according to my annual physical exams. I also appear to be …
May 26
Examples of The Culture of Poverty and the Poverty Mindset
In my prior post on my attendance of the Poverty Symposium, I mention the Culture of Poverty and the Poverty Mindset. I did not want to get too side-tracked by getting to deep a discussion of the Culture of Poverty and the Poverty Mindset. Danny Bivins of the Fanning Institute said that in looking at …
May 26
Comments on the Poverty Symposium
Last Thursday, I attended the 2nd Annual Poverty Symposium organized by Enrichment Services Program Inc., a Georgia non-profit organization. It was interesting that I had received an invitation to this free event. It turns out that I received an invitation because of my prior attendance of last year’s Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum. In that event, …
Jan 21
President Barack Obama: The Beginning of a New Era
I have to say I was extremely reflective watching all the events of Inauguration Day for President Barack Obama. He carried himself with an incredible amount of calm, class, and poise. I wasn’t particularly fond of President Bush but I did respect his ability to hold to his convictions even when most people did not …
Nov 05
Inspired by the Obama Win
I have been following the news both on TV and online regarding the 2008 election results. I have to say it was very gratifying and inspiring to watch. As I wrote before, I was undecided for a long time. Ultimately, I voted for Obama who I thought would be better for the U.S. for many …
Sep 01
Trying to Catch My Breath Over National News
There has been a lot going on with the national stage. The John Edwards scandal. Disappointed that Edwards didn’t confess all the way. Obama selected Biden. Great choice. Both Bill & Hillary Clinton made some great speeches. Democratic National Convention on the final night at a stadium with fireworks was pretty spectacular. McCain selected Pallin. …
Jan 26
Obama Trounces Hillary in South Carolina Democratic Primaries
The Democratic nomination process continues to be exciting to watch as we saw Obama trounced Hillary by a huge margin in South Carolina. Without doubt, Obama and Hillary will fight it out for a long while to come. Each side have their merits but I have to admit to being more moved by Obama than …
Jan 24
Federal Reserve Slashes Rate by an Amazing .75 percent
I continue to think we are living through history in the making. I think it is amazing that Bernanke and the Federal Reserve decided to surprise the world with their unannounced .75 percent rate cut. From what I know, this has not happened since 1994 when the last big boom occurred. This rate cut is …