Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Political thoughts of the day

Political thoughts of the day from your favorite Sarah Palin look alike

· If Wall Street (aka the Republicans per the Democrats) created this financial mess over decades does anyone really expect the Democrats can work in a “non partisan way” over the weekend and fix everything?

· Why was it so important to get done before the Jewish holiday?

· Does anyone truly understand how this happened (other than my husband)?

In all seriousness Jim forwarded me this article which does a pretty good job explaining the difficulty in valuing the “credit default swap market” and the lack of regulations. I did have to put on my Sarah Palin glasses (I felt instantly smarter) to read it but it explains things very well.

http://www.newsweek.com/id/161199

So my question is this – if Jim can figure it out and Newsweek can figure it out why can’t our government?

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Liz slow down. I'm still responding to yesterdays blog.
The answer to today's question is that there is no Jim McCain, or Barrack Laxton. Keep in mind that figuring it out really has nothing to do with it. Until Politicians can figure out a way to put millions in their own pockets by doing the right thing nothing is going to change.
Think about all the intelligent, and highly successful people that we have in this country. Look at what Bill Gates has accomplished on the International level. How many Pulitzer and Nobel prize winners are from this country, yet the best we can come up with for President is McCain or Obama.
Then of course even if we had the brightest, and most competent President possible, he still would be dependent on Congress to get anything passed. We can all see how that's working. The Democrats agreeing with the Republicans. I don't think so. I'm a Republican, and all I can surmise is that Lisa must be a Democrat as much as she disagrees with me and the truth.

Anonymous said...

I am an American..and I want the government to do what is best for our country. Not for their personal bottom lines, not what makes the republicans or democrates look smartest. My prayer would be just that we stop fighting between ourselves and focus on fixing our own country more. I still love what Robin Williams said and I still think we should write him in on the presidential ballot!!! Email me if you what more information on his platform...

Mork for President!

Lisa

Anonymous said...

Very well said Lisa. On the other hand Lisa from Ork explains it all.

Anonymous said...

Ok, to get the full effect we need a picture on the blog of you next to Sarah. With your glasses on and your hair up, you are a complete look alike. T

Anonymous said...

Can I just say that I can't believe I stayed up all night, and never went to bed to write these stupid papers.. Which I might add aren't even due till next week.. ohhhhhh man... I can't tell you how ticked I am.. I feel like somebody pee'd in my cherios,, it makes my butt wanna dip a snuff!

Courtney

Anonymous said...

Ok Court...just because your mom loved the Brusizms that my dad spouts, that doesn't mean YOU have to repeat them also. But if you are at least get them right...it is pissed in your post toasties.

I have to say I am sorry Liz ever met my dad... :`(

Lisa

Anonymous said...

Psst...Liz, speaking of dad's - I think yours scared off all of your internet friends...but don't tell him I said so. shhhhh....

Lisa

Anonymous said...

Way to go Courtney, now you don't have to worry for another week about getting the paper written. Hang in there Sweetheart.
Love you.
Nana