We are not thrilled with the world situation, especially the situation in our dearly
loved USA. It seems like we are fast losing our manufacturing base. Our banks are mostly bankrupt. The value of the dollar is shrinking at an alarming rate. ( This is the
government's clever way of charging us a hidden tax). Not only is the value of the dollar shrinking, so is the value of our savings, our investments, and our homes. Prices of almost everything are going through the roof. At the same time, our infrastructure is falling apart, our medical system is a shambles, our educational system is mostly a disgrace . Our current administration ( and the next one I think )
believes that throwing dollars about by the billions may solve the problems. I think that will not solve anything. Obama"s plans are grandiose. Nothing is going to change when he takes over.
There is so much bad news that I don't even care anymore. I doubt that we (Jan and I ) will starve or want for the basic necessities. If we live a few more years there won't be much left over in the estate. So I am going to quit worrying. I plan on becoming an optimist.
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Dad - your post is way too negative - you may be buying into the media's bias. Our dollar has moved up quite a bit in the last few months. Oil has come down to 1/3 of what it was. People from all over the world come to the United States (especially Houston) for medical care. We have some of the best colleges in the world. I am not saying we don't have problems - but if you go out to a nice restaurant - they are packed with people having a good time, eating good food. We need a more positive blog before Christmas please!
I agree with Amy, there are lots of bright spots. I'm looking forward to the new optimistic, positive you.
Oh, DOG, I know it's grim and all that, but I still say that as long as we have good friends and family and are not destitute, we have a lot to be thankful for, yet.
On that note, I am going to go write a happy blog.
Your blog brings to mind a popular 1985 song recorded by Billy Ocean: "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." Don't know how it really applies, but the USA is a tough country full of tough people. I'm certain this global economic crisis is going to bring about some changes, and I don't think they will be popular. But I think the American people are resiliant and will rise to the occasion and do what it takes to ride this wave.
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