Goodbye Empire

Bushployment- The Republicans are so effective in their “no big government mantra” but, it seems as usual they talk it not walk it. Seems there is quite a line forming for all these free enterprise entrepreneurs craving jobs in government. Hmmmm, I was told by these party patriots that government is very bad; and I think in their minds should be reduced to only the Executive branch being allowed to exist. A NY Times story today cited one memo from the White House Political Office that listed 108 candidates that needed jobs and was circulated to all departments, due to “ their loyalty shown to President Bush”. This “no big government” thing has got to be an act. You can’t employ every political hack you owe in government and additionally spend $10 billion a month in Iraq and tell me you want to reduce government spending. Add into this the subsidization of Freddie & Fannie and the huge bonuses paid to their executives and this now just becomes the hugest shakedown on taxpayers ever devised. Apparently there is good government and bad government.
Good Government= Political cronies, military contractors, oil companies & any corporation needing a bail out.
Bad Government= the middle class, health insurance, small business & new energy technologies.

WTO Shambles- After, seven long years, trade talks held by the World Trade Organization broke down this week. Emerging nations are enjoying new found power and are seemingly happy to exercise it, especially when trying to protect the poorer folk like farmers. The US role of Empire is being challenged by these emerging nations, who now have built economies to compete without the war machine sucking up their currency. America is going to need to figure out a way forward in dealing with emerging nations like Brazil and India. Fortunately, a few of these nations are supposed allies and will hopefully give the US the benefit of the doubt. As our Empire wanes from having significance a new power sharing policy will need to soon be developed.

McShame Blues- Seems the good senator can’t even receive permissions to license any music for his campaign and its advertising. According to Advertising Age, McShame’s campaign received no license from Frankie Valli for “I Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” used in a anti-Obama ad. Additionally, his favorite group ABBA had a total meltdown when he was using “Take A Chance On Me” at his rallies. John Mellencamp passed and Chuck Berry let him use “Johnny B. Goode” (guess he needs the ducats), though he personally endorsed Obamessiah.