Lets ALL spread the wealth around

[Spur-Addict]

Yesterday on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read "Vote Obama, I need the money." I laughed.

Once in the restaurant my server had on a "Obama 08" tie, again I laughed as he had given away his political preference -- just imagine the coincidence.

When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need--the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed from my sight.

I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside as I've decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was grateful.

At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient deserved money more.

I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.

Also, employers could announce the consideration of employee raises, then withhold those raises and give the proceeds to a worthy cause, preferably one involving non-workers ... PRICELESS

The waiter never owned the money being given to the homeless man. The money is owned by you. If you would've took tip money laying on another table, a table which that same waiter serving you had served, then this would be an acceptable analogy.

[Ya Vez]

the future is bright.......... NOT!!

BUENOS AIRES–Argentina's centre-left President Cristina Fernandez yesterday signed a bill for a government takeover of the $30 billion (U.S.) private pension system in a move that rocked domestic markets.

"The failed experiment" of private pensions is finished, Amado Boudou, head of the National Social Security Administration that will take over the pension funds under the plan, told a ceremony before hundreds of political supporters.

Congress, which is controlled by Fernandez allies, will debate the bill next week.

Argentine stocks and bonds plummeted on reports of the takeover of the accounts managed by 10 private pension administrators, the country's biggest ins utional investors.

Critics say the government only wants to get its hands on the extra funds ahead of a tough budget year when it has to find billions of dollars to pay and service debt.

A federal prosecutor accused the funds of illegally selling government bonds as news of the reform spread and a judge banned all the funds from trading for seven working days.

The pension administrators decried government claims that they had lost money for their account holders.

[Ya Vez]

This is pretty funny and it's from another blog........ so have at it..

START NOW TO OBAMA-PROOF YOUR SMALL BUSINESS

I talk a lot on the air about making escape plans in the event Barack Obama becomes president and starts to enact some of his anti-business agenda. Fine. But what should those escape plans consist of?

Today's lesson in developing your escape plan will revolve around your small business. By small ... we're talking up to a few hundred employees working for a partnership, Sub-S Corporation, LLC, or simply a sole-proprietorship.

Start now to reduce the number of employees. Now I'm NOT saying to reduce the number of workers .. just the number of employees.

Do you have any real idea what Barack Obama has in store for you? Well, there's higher taxes, of course, but consider also his plan to eliminate secret ballots in union elections. This will one of the first bills out of the MoveOn-Democrat congress, and since Barack Obama is currently a sponsor, you can bet it will be signed quickly. Small businesses around the country are going to suddenly find themselves unionized.

Have you considered the Family Leave Act and other government regulations of the employee-employer relationship? Though it hasn't been a campaign issue, you can count on the Democrats reducing the threshold of employees needed to be subject to the act, and you will soon have to pay these people a portion of their salary not to work; maybe all of their salary.

There is one way around several of these headaches that are sure to come with an ObamaNation. Temporary staffing agencies. Don't hire your employees. Use a temporary staffing company instead. Temporary doesn't necessarily mean temporary. When it comes to clerical help and many administrative duties in your workplace, as well as people like warehouse workers, machinery operators and others, you can find a temporary staffing company near you who can provide the workers (not employees, workers) you need.

Here's the advantage. These people don't work for you. They work for the staffing agency. You don't pay them. You pay the staffing agency. You don't have to provide them with benefits like health insurance. That's up to the staffing agency. They can't unionize your workplace. You simply change staffing agencies. When a worker becomes a problem you don't have to jump through all sorts of legal hoops to fire them. Just tell the staffing agency to send someone else. The problem worker works for the staffing agency, not you. When your taxes go up you can simply tell the staffing agency that increased costs are going to lead to cuts, either in the number of their people working for you, or in the amount they're charging you for these people.

So, there's your step one. As soon as Barack Obama becomes president-elect start talking to staffing firms in your area. Reach an arrangement with them and you can start cutting jobs – and headaches. Don't feel bad about those you let go. Chances are they voted for Barack Obama and they're just getting what they so richly deserve anyway.

[only1wwff]

...fabulous...who's getting bailed out next?


"The Treasury Department is dramatically expanding the scope of its bailout of the financial system with a plan to take ownership stakes in the nation's insurance companies, signaling new concerns about a sector of the economy whose troubles until now have been overshadowed by the banking industry, government and industry sources said.
Insurers, including The Hartford, Prudential and MetLife, have pushed the Bush administration to include them in the plan. Many firms have taken losses from mortgage-related securities and other investments and are struggling to replenish their coffers."

[ElNono]

the future is bright.......... NOT!!

BUENOS AIRES–Argentina's centre-left President Cristina Fernandez yesterday signed a bill for a government takeover of the $30 billion (U.S.) private pension system in a move that rocked domestic markets.

"The failed experiment" of private pensions is finished, Amado Boudou, head of the National Social Security Administration that will take over the pension funds under the plan, told a ceremony before hundreds of political supporters.

Congress, which is controlled by Fernandez allies, will debate the bill next week.

Argentine stocks and bonds plummeted on reports of the takeover of the accounts managed by 10 private pension administrators, the country's biggest ins utional investors.

Critics say the government only wants to get its hands on the extra funds ahead of a tough budget year when it has to find billions of dollars to pay and service debt.

A federal prosecutor accused the funds of illegally selling government bonds as news of the reform spread and a judge banned all the funds from trading for seven working days.

The pension administrators decried government claims that they had lost money for their account holders.

Are you from Argentina? Just curious...
I mean, if you're trying to equate Obama with Kirchner, you're really delusional. That's why I laugh a lot when people call Obama a full blown socialist. It's probably the same people that know little or nothing of true full blown socialists, like Kirchner or Chavez.

[Ya Vez]

then define to me what kind of political philosophy one has by using terms like.. "it's time to spread the wealth.." and in the last debate.. I believe he said "everyone must share the burden"... if that isn't socialism then what is...

[only1wwff]

then define to me what kind of political philosophy one has by using terms like.. "it's time to spread the wealth.." and in the last debate.. I believe he said "everyone must share the burden"... if that isn't socialism then what is...

better to have all the money in one place

[ElNono]

then define to me what kind of political philosophy one has by using terms like.. "it's time to spread the wealth.." and in the last debate.. I believe he said "everyone must share the burden"... if that isn't socialism then what is...

What he says and what he will be able to do are two very different things... I'm actually not claiming he doesn't have some socialist views. I actually don't think that's necessarily a bad thing. And he will say anything that needs to be said in order to win the election.

But attempting to paint him as a far-far left socialist such as Kirchner or Chavez tells me you don't know much about those two.

[Anti.Hero]

It's not like his policies are actually going to help the economy, assuming he passes all of his garbage quickly, so I say bring it on. Entertain us!