From politics and faith, to finance and religion, we are spoon fed information that simultaneously tells us the country is headed off the cliff, or we are finally headed towards cultural bliss. The reality, as is always the case, is that we are somewhere in the middle. This blog is my attempt at recording my thoughts and opinions on information being circulated on virtually any topic that affects us. Due to my business and interests, the vast majority of the info contained here will focus on politics, finance, and the lack of media credibility. Anyone can ask a provocative and profound question, but I value those with the courage to offer solutions. An aggressive mistake is always better than doing nothing, at least we can learn from a mistake. If we took note of all of the great ideas we develop while feeding our kids or while we mow the lawn, we could run circles around our elected "leaders". I know I have personally saved and ruined the world a hundred times over while driving to work. This blog is my contribution to documenting my best and worst ideas for seeing this great country reach it's full potential. That said, it's time for the disclaimer:
Mission Statement: Here in Middle America we have opinion on everything, and are experts in nothing. The opinions here will rarely be supported by hard facts, but will represent a fresh perspective on the information being circulated. The goal being to educate, and be educated by my fellow Americans. I am right until proven wrong, but welcome dissenting views, and I am more than ready to be re-educated.
For my first post I offer the Middle America Constitution. This is an organic document that will grow and change as discussions here grow and my opinions change. It represents a launching pad for a view of America that receives no air time, political contributions, or bail-outs. Can you relate?
Middle America Constitution:
I am a Middle American:
-I voted for George Bush and Obama in the last 10 years.
-I do not have a gun rack, or a Green Peace Bumper sticker.
-I am man of faith, not a man of religion.
-I'm not sure who is creepier, Al Gore or Carl Rove.
-The only person scarier than Rush Limbaugh is Michael Moore.
-I think there are crooks on Wall Street and next to me at church, and it's none of business what either makes in a bonus.
-I think Global Warming is real, probably not good, and am not convinced it has anything to do with us.
-I think it is irresponsible not to recycle, but so is not going to the gym, and I will try harder at both.
-I hate pollution, and buying oil from countries who hate us, so as soon as they make a hybrid that looks like a Range Rover, I am in!
-I like my actors to leave the politics to politicians, and my politicians to leave the acting to the actors.
-I want my kids to be able to pray in school, and learn the importance of contraception.
-I believe evolution is fact, and it represents God's first miracle.
-We should have lower taxes when we need the money, and higher taxes when we don't.
-I believe in free markets.........that are regulated by the government.
-I believe there are as many poor Americans looking for a hand out as there are wealthy, and I am sick of padding the pockets of either.
-I believe elephant crap smells as bad as donkey crap, and I am tired of being on latrine duty!
-I am proud that we have our first of many black presidents, and the black community is out of excuses.
-I grew up with racial prejudices, and if I ever hear my son utter a single slur I am bringing back water boarding!
-The only vice more counterproductive than weed is alcohol, I don't judge users of either, and both should be legal and taxed heavily!
-If you can afford to attend a protest at 2:00pm on a Tuesday, regardless of the topic, you do not have a real job, and are part of the problem.
-I think the countries of the "axis of evil" are scary, and we should sit down and have a beer with them any chance we get to sort out our differences.
-Wars rob whole generations of talent, should never be about money, avoided at all costs, but once we are in one we should carpet bomb our enemy into a parking lot.
-What we the world allowed to happen to our Jewish brothers and sisters in WWII is an outrage, and it's time for us to take back our blank check and hold Israel accountable.
-I try to pray every day, and there is no place for faith or lack there of in legislation.
-The only thing more irresponsible than saying women deserve more "choice" than "choosing" no protection, is saying that every baby needs to be brought into the world.
-The bailouts are evil, necessary, will work, and will cause the next financial mess.
-You can learn allot by listening to Cramer, Suzy Orman, and Dave Ramsey. The only difference between them and the sad "do it yourself" real estate guy on TV at 2AM is the time slot.
-Successful investing requires your own free research, paying for advise, buying for the long term, and taking advantage of short term opportunities.
-I miss music videos.
-Reality TV ruined television, and my wife ensures it dominates our DVR.
-I love nearly every Tom Cruise movie made, and it is sad to see the man he became.
-I get good info from Fox News and Bill Maher, and disagree with 90% of what is said on both.
-Good health care, a college education, owning a home, and retirement, are privileges not rights. I have been in danger of not working hard enough for all of them at one point or another.
-I have had good credit and bad credit, and if I buy something I can't afford it is no ones fault but my own.
-Unions have protected employees for decades, an it should be impossible for an assembly line worker to make more money than a teacher.
-Steroids are cheating, and so is stealing signs from second base. Neither makes it possible to hit a fastball or throw a no hitter.
-The fact that our government is spending tax dollars to prosecute Roger Clemens, Bary Bonds, and Miguel Tejada, while having not done so for the leadership of Lehman, AIG, IndyMac, and WaMu, is proof we still have the wrong people on the bus.
-Bill Clinton is a scum bag, and was a great president.
-George Bush is a good man, and the worst president in history.
-Both are great Americans who love America, and did what they thought was right, albeit with mixed results.
-I am ready for a woman president, but if Sarah Palin and Nancy Pelosi are the benchmark, we may be waiting a while.
-I support 100% open borders. Open to kick out anyone not paying taxes, and open to accept all that will.
-Any couple committed enough to one another to get married should be able to by law, and enjoy all legal rights that come with it. That said, to guys kissing ruins any movie for me without question.
-I believe drugs are bad, and the war on drugs is putting kids in jail and making millionaires out of murderers.
-I believe death is too light a penalty for the worst offenders, and innocent people have been
executed.
-It's too easy for criminals to get guns, crazy people are going to kill regardless, and if law abiding citizens couldn't own guns, today we would have a Queen and bad teeth.
-Prostitution is a sad venture for both parties, and it is non of our business if people want to use sex as a business.-I want the option to stop paying into social security to invest on my own, and I would have 6X more money in retirement.
-The right is scary, the left is scary, and Nader is scary. I am a Middle American and I want a voice.
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