My biggest concern is not economic or energy policy, though they are huge, but rather loss of personal freedoms and Constitutional integrity. The biggest threat to the U.S. People is not external terrorism, but fear mongering in the name of anti-terrorism, resulting in intrusive government. Manipulation of international events and politics (Georgia, Iran, nuclear threats, etc.) may well result in marshal law invoked preventing change in administration. Check back here in January 2009. Tel... read more

For years I have had parakeets. They seem to fit my lifestyle and mood. This is the first time I have had eggs. Pet owners get to howl about their puppies, or mew about their kittens. In acouple of weeks I may get to crow about my chicks. (Terrible, I know, terrible...)

Did you see the headline yesterday? Citi Bank, the world's largest bank borrowed $7 Billion from Abu Dhabi's government investment arm at 11%.

www.euronews.net/index.php

Now folks, we are more screwed than we thought we were.

Citi Bank's problems are a result of the sub-prime morgatge mess. They hold a lot of paper that is gliding softly downward in value. They were strapped for cash, and had to go begging. Who wouldn't have wanted to be getti... read more