Sunday, January 30, 2011
2 Cents Worth
This Article is about Ron Flanagan, A Vietnam vet who is suffering from Cancer, and whose bone marrow transplant is being delayed because his wife made out the check for his insurance premium for 2 cents less than what it should have been. Because of that 2 cent error, his insurance was cancelled! Thank goodness this has been resolved, but that's not the point. Have our corporations become so anal that they would endanger someone's life over 2 cents? Mr. Flanagan has to get back on the transplant list, and hopefully, he won't have to wait long.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
The State Of The Union-From Billy
Some Of My Opinions on the State of the Union:
Economy-Getting better, but a bit too slow.
Health Care: If you want to revamp it, put your money where your mouth is.
Education- We are getting outlearned by other countries. Perhaps we need to focus more on learning and less on standardized testing.
War In Iraq/Afghanistan- Is it worth it, or should we pull up and say you're on your own?
Environment- Something has got to be done about pollution.
Civility-So far so good, but how long will it last?
Govt. Spending-Get your priorities Straight.
I'd say the State is strong, but could be better!
Economy-Getting better, but a bit too slow.
Health Care: If you want to revamp it, put your money where your mouth is.
Education- We are getting outlearned by other countries. Perhaps we need to focus more on learning and less on standardized testing.
War In Iraq/Afghanistan- Is it worth it, or should we pull up and say you're on your own?
Environment- Something has got to be done about pollution.
Civility-So far so good, but how long will it last?
Govt. Spending-Get your priorities Straight.
I'd say the State is strong, but could be better!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
As We Celebrate The Career…..
Of Martin Luther King Jr. this week, what do you think the state of race relations in the US is? Since Dr. King’s time, things have improved, but they could be better. There is still raceism and prejudice towards other races, nationalities, and sexual orientations. Will we ever have a society where people are judges on their character, and not their color?
Friday, January 14, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Civility-From Billy
Political speech seems to have degraded into a shouting, name calling match like a bunch of school kids. Just because we differ on political views does not necessarily mean that one person is right and the other one is wrong. A Democrat's idea might be just as good as a Republican's, though they may differ. This does not give the 2 sides the right to go calling each other's names, and stir up their followers into a frenzy. This sometimes convinces the followers that violence is the only way to get their point through. Back in the old times, Politicians respected their political rivals, and when they disagreed with them , they tried to hash our their differences, and when they couldn't, they just agreed to disagree, and let the matter rest. People of both parties should try to imitate their predecessors in that respect. The public is getting turned off by these antics. They elected their Senators and Congresspeople to do the work they're supposed to do, not bicker and act like babies.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Sites Of The Week
To Celebrate The Opening of Congress, Here are 2 sites to help you get in touch with your Senators and Congressperson:
Thursday, January 6, 2011
For You Sports Fans: Billy’s Predictions for Wildcard Weekend
The NFl plyoffs are here, here are Billy's Predictions for Wildcard Weekend:
NFC:
Philadelphia Eagles over Green Bay Packers: Micheal Vick Will Go Wild
New Orleans Saints over Seattle Seahawks: Someone had to win the NFC West. Saints in a rout.
AFC:
Baltimore Ravens over KC Chiefs: Joe Flacco and a Great Defense shut down a young KC Team
Indianapolis Colts over NY Jets: Visitors just don't win in Peyton's Place
First Round Byes; AFC: Pittsburgh, New England
NFC : Atlanta, Chicago
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Looking Back at 2010
What do you think the top news stories from 2010 were? Here are some, not in any particular order:
US Elections
Gulf Oil Spill
Trapped Miners Survive 70 Days Underground
Rise of the Tea Party
Health Care Bill
Illegal Immigration Bill In Arizona
US Starts Leaving Iraq
US Economy
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