Souljourn

The invasion of facebook and twitter or a necessary update?

Twitter and facebook have definitely become a way of life for many.  What some would consider a stupid waste of time, a growing number of people consider a 'primary means of communication'.  

I do think there needs to be some better limits set on what people post.  Do you think this is taking it a little too far?

Myth...busted

Just in case you were still wondering about Global Warming check out these two stories:

Snowfall in Colorado

Snow in April in Vegas

Maybe all those 'scientists' where right?

Unbelievable!

Have you been following the unfolding saga of the 'Big 3 Carmakers Bailout' in the US?  I haven't been following it that closely, and I don't pretend to understand all the intricacies of the situation, but every so often an aspect of the story comes out that I just can't believe.

Right from the beginning of this mess I found it hard that the government would even consider bailing out failing companies.  I believe in funding LIFE, instead of LIFE SUPPORT, and if a business can't make it on the free market then perhaps it shouldn't make it.  I think the best thing a government can do is provide an even playing field and a safe environment for business to thrive.  And those that are operated well, will do well, and those that are run by fools will quickly not run.  

Now in this particular situation, I understand the rationale for considering a bailout is because there are 1000's of jobs tied to these 3 companies and should they fail, the economic repercussions would be staggering.  So to try and avoid an economic nightmare, the government is considering giving A LOT of money to people who have shown they can't manage their money -- sounds like a great idea right?  

Well, just as it was looking like some money might be available for these failing businesses, it seems like the whole deal is in jeopardy because the unions are unwilling to make some wage concessions.  Again, please pardon my 'economic naivety' but ARE YOU KIDDING ME?  Why do the unions even have a say in this?  From where I sit this is a very simple question to answer:

"Would you like to have a job at this wage, or no job at all?"

 

I'm not suggesting that the entire financial mess should be borne by the unionized employees.  There probably needs to be a lot of adjustments made throughout the entire industry, and at every level. After all, if it was working it wouldn't be in this mess would it?

I don't understand the unwillingness of these individuals to make some wage concessions and what's even more confusing is why they have any say at all?

I'm going to watch The Office.  At least that workplace ineptitude is funny.

Whining pays off?

Is this the power of persistence or whining? Maybe I would like to be included in the debates, I have just as much chance at forming a national party.