The video below caused a little controversy. Does it really imply that since I posted it I hope that the Dems get in power and tax the shit out of the top 10% income earners? No, it doesn't.

Yes, for the administration to say out loud that we are in a recession is a self-fulfilling prophecy. No, taxing the rich isn't the way to build a strong economy. Yes, the country is in varying stages of denial about the state of the economy. No, I do not think McCain or the GOP are the right people to get us back on track.

OMG! The Republicans won't be good at stimulating the economy?! How could you say that? That's what they do! That's who they are!

Nope. The GOP's domestic policy and attempts to control spending during this administration is an embarrassment. The GOP has become the spend party. The GOP won't raise your taxes, but they'll spend every goddamn dime you've given 'em.

War, war, war. Quite frankly, If I were about to lose my house to foreclosure and lose my job I wouldn't be caring about terrorists or Iraq or genocide in Darfur. I'd be wondering how I was going to get a new job if the economy continues to free fall.

It's the economy, stupid.

McCain's latest speech on the economy was to ask the financial institutions in trouble to help their customers. Gee! Thanks! What a great idea? We're laying off people and our customers can't pay their bills on time, but we'll just let it slide.

I do not believe the government should put in some big bailout plan...for either the financial institutions or for the homeowners. Both were culpable in predatory lending and in stupidity. But, 900,000 foreclosures on the books this year is not good for the whole. That means, the government really does have to do something. What? I don't know. I don't get paid enough to figure that out. Hell, if it were me I'd come up with some Draconian program to require homeowners in foreclosure to pay the government back with their first born child if I were to bail them out. But, I'm a jerk.

Maybe we'll have Hooverville chic before too long.

I don't advocate more taxes, but I will pay my fair share. It's my duty to the country to keep it solvent. I do insist they spend my money wisely, though.

Loved it. (Via)

Republicans used to be the party of limited government, rugged individualism and were famous for the saying, "The government is not your daddy. That's the difference between Republicans and Democrats." But, the GOPs fascination with our bedrooms, our homes, and our private lives is now like that annoying OCD friend that you used to could handle but now they get on your nerves.

Rick Perry's latest idea? Fighting obesity! With government money! He wants to put aside $250k to do just that. I'm opposed to obesity, but I'm more opposed to government money going to give money to a magic injection that will reduce fat.

If we are truly going to fight obesity in this country we have to fight root causes...poverty, education, and food alternatives in our school lunch programs. Not lining people up for an injection.

Bad idea, bad politics. It's the same kind of dumb ideas coming from a state government that refuses to get their head out of the sand and deal with the real problems facing Texans every day.Texans deserve better...I'm being generous here...but forcing us to live with the leadership we deserve in this state is getting more and more painful.

That's what one guy said he makes a week in Camden, Alabama. The story on CNN says the people of Camden spend a higher percentage of their income on gas than anywhere else in the country. Apparently, there are few jobs in Camden so people commute 70 or 80 miles to Selma or Montgomery for $7 an hour jobs.

When I read this all I could think of was OMG...are people really that poor? I spend more than $240 a week on champagne.

If my income were that low I think I would seriously consider how much public assistance was because why work if food stamps and welfare could get you to say...$200 a week. You'd almost save money by not working at all. Or, cleaning people's houses or something...

Talk about some abject poverty.

So, after a half-hearted run for president you just go back to acting? Wow...so dedicated to public service it amazes me. Pure selflessness is beautiful, ain't it?