skalember 1 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 http://money.cnn.com/2009/09/01/news/econo...ion=patrick.net Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelC 160 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Interesting article, Steve, and one that closely resembles my point of view on the subject. And I can't believe, (although I shouldn't be surprised), that some home builders are calling for a Cash for Clunkers type of give away for home buyers. We've become a nation of beggars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skalember 1 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 http://money.cnn.com/2009/09/01/news/econo...ion=patrick.net Here's a good take on the economy.... I bought a bird feeder. I hungit on my back porch and filledit with seed. What a beauty ofa bird feeder it was, as I filled it lovingly with seed. Within aweek we had hundreds of birdstaking advantage of thecontinuous flow of free andeasily accessible food. But then the birds startedbuilding nests in the boardsof the patio, above the table,and next to the barbecue. Then came the shit. It waseverywhere: on the patio tile,the chairs, the table ...everywhere! Then some of the birdsturned mean. They woulddive bomb me and try topeck me even though I hadfed them out of my ownpocket. And others birds wereboisterous and loud. Theysat on the feeder andsquawked and screamed atall hours of the day and nightand demanded that I fill itwhen it got low on food.. After a while, I couldn't evensit on my own back porchanymore. So I took down thebird feeder and in three daysthe birds were gone. I cleanedup their mess and took downthe many nests they had builtall over the patio. Soon, the back yard was likeit used to be .... quiet, serene....and no one demanding theirrights to a free meal. Now let's see.Our government gives outfree food, subsidized housing,free medical care and freeeducation, and allows anyoneborn here to be an automaticcitizen. Then the illegals came by thetens of thousands. Suddenlyour taxes went up to pay forfree services; small apartmentsare housing 5 families; youhave to wait 6 hours to be seenby an emergency room doctor;your child's second grade class isbehind other schools becauseover half the class doesn't speakEnglish. Corn Flakes now come in abilingual box; I have to'press one ' to hear my banktalk to me in English, andpeople waving flags otherthan 'Old Glory' aresquawking and screamingin the streets, demandingmore rights and free liberties. Just my opinion, but maybeit's time for the governmentto take down the bird feeder. If you agree, pass it on; if not,continue cleaning up the shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mekanic13 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 I think you've hit the nail right on the head. And don't forget about all the squirrels looking for a free ride as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelC 160 Report post Posted September 3, 2009 Hehe. Classic. You're too much, Steve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Investor 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2009 I agree get rid of the bird feeder but we have a socialistic president that continues to build bird feeders and raise taxes to feed these birds. Get rid of the current administration first than dismantle the bird feeder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites