Cubano

Many of you have become extra personal in here. I am not ignorant about USA, etc. On the contrary, I read a lot about history, economy, etc. One thing I notice everywhere that the most passionate are the ones in the left. They group themselves and rally in the streets and in the web against anybody that disagree with their point of view. This happens around the world. I guess the left has the numbers.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 30, 2009 -> 12:13 PM) Cubano, you're extrapolating quite a bit. How many people went there, lets say 200,000, this is a nation of 300,000,000, so... you think that far less than 1% of our population could not afford to travel to Washington for a few days? I wrote many not all. I am sure many of those people are in a hole. They just wanted to be part of history and I understand. I watched history on TV. By the way, many kids ended in police custody because they got separated from their families.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 30, 2009 -> 11:38 AM) Exports are down because of the large dollar rally in the last quarter. Yes. The European were not lowering rates while we were. Now, they are playing catch up. They failed to act quicker.

The USA economy has endure a dozen a so recessions, a Drepession, several wars including two major wars. Do not bet against the USA. I am putting my money in the USA stocks. Talk to me in 5 years. Once the Financials become the leader again, the next Bull Market will begin.

I am the one to blame for the Housing mess. Barney Frank and CO. How in the world these great minds get away with this? Are they still in Congress? What a fraud!

QUOTE (lostfan @ Jan 30, 2009 -> 12:04 PM) Complain about taxes, envy of the rich, socialism, class warfare themes Advocate drilling as a cure-all to energy problems Complain about the liberal media That's 3 for 3 so far, you sound pretty lock-step, hard right Republican. You know I am right. I do not like manipulation fo the Media. Remember, I am fresh and I am not American by birth. I came from another background. I despise Republicans too. I am in the middle.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jan 30, 2009 -> 12:00 PM) How did you become omnipotent? Since I am paying lot of money in taxes to support a war in Iraq and others in the USA that went to see Obama when I am sure many do not have the means to do it.

The Media went after Palin because all the money spend in campaing clothing. However, during inauguration, Michelle ordered several dresses probably not very cheap and nobody said anything about it. On the contrary, Michelle was the fashion star in the Media. Is there anything wrong with this picture? I despise the Media not just in Cuba but in the world including the USA media. What a shame! Drill, Baby Drill! No drilling yet. No complain when gas skyrocket again. We know the Democrats will blame the Republicans for the shortcomings like in the financial crisis. Note: I am independent.

Now, let me keep going. All these people that came to Washington D.C. for the inauguration. I bet you many of them are in debt and/or take government help. They had to spend in plane tickets, hotels, meals, transportation, etc. Why did they do that? I am sure many are in a bigger hole now.

If you are a business owner and Obama or Pedro come to you and says, I am raising your taxes. You say OK. Then, you past the cost to through your product to the consumers.

QUOTE (scenario @ Jan 30, 2009 -> 10:39 AM) I'm a financial advisor... And I can assure you that rich people pay taxes. In fact, most of them pay ALOT in taxes. In retirement, income tax is far and away the single greatest expense most wealthy people have. And when they die, most wealthy people end up leaving 30-50% of all of their assets to Uncle Sam due to estate taxes. So... there seems to be this belief that wealthy people don't pay taxes, but it simply is NOT true. If it were true, most accounting firms and financial planners would go out of business. I know rich people pay taxes. The government want their little fingers on everyting. However, many times rich people with business just pass the extra cost to the rest. How about tax shelters? Rich people know the system and get away with it. I work for Warren Buffet. He has said he pays less in taxes than his secretary. My point is that quite often, people with less rally themselves and blame others. I came here with nothing. I knew little English and that is a big disadvantage. I do not blame X or Y for this. That was the card handed to me. I was in the refugee camps where the terrorists are. I came with nothing. I got out of the boat with my wet shoes and threw them away in the Cayman Islands. That was my stupidity. I had to take a plane barefootted as a result. I learned my lesson and those months taught me a lot. As I said before, anybody can spend their money. I save mine. You listen to Obama and spend. I listen to myself and I save.

If Viciedo hits well and with authority, he may be able to sneak in.

The no-party affiliation thread. This is the Thread to blast Republicans and Democratas alike. These parties have the monopoly in the USA and block everybody else from joining the political process. El Cubano signing in.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Jan 30, 2009 -> 10:29 AM) I am! You all need to start handing me 20% of your paychecks since I'm poor now. I mean let's just take out the government middle man, mmmmkay? Hand it over! Share the wealth! Poor people through the history, past and present, organize violently or peacefully to take things away from the rest. In the USA, it is done through elections and tax policy.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Jan 30, 2009 -> 10:24 AM) In life, you play the hand you get dealt. There are only so many face cards in the deck, though. Sometimes you can improve your hand. Sometimes you get lucky. Sometimes you're just dealt a crappy hand. Nowadays, this is a golden opportunity for people that have some money to invest. Putting money in the stock market, buying a house, etc. If somebody does that, good for him. He has vision while others lacked vision overspending 3, 5 years ago. In the USA, anybody can go to college. Now, if you select a Mickey Mouse career that pays nothing, then it was your choice. I understand you need to do something you enjoy but do not blame others for this. Do not tell me I have to pay more in taxes because to support you. I came from Cuba so I do not like the government put their little fingers on things. Any government...

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jan 30, 2009 -> 10:23 AM) Who is blaming others? You're saying every single person in poverty is pointing fingers? When did you take that survey? Must have taken years. Envy!!! I do not envy others for making more than I make. They put more effort than I did. This is the heart of the USA capitalism. You reward the smartest one and the hard workers.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jan 30, 2009 -> 10:16 AM) You are being utterly ridiculous. No, I am not. In USA, the sky is the limit. You are responsible for your own decisions and mistakes. Let's not blame others for our own shortcomings.

Obama moved to reinforce the rights of organized labor. I think this is great. Just remember the Steal, Airlines and Auto makers industries. We may not have any industries soon left. All of them will be under government bailouts. No more Capitalism in the USA.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Jan 30, 2009 -> 10:11 AM) ...it just plain doesn't work that way. You think they want to be making 24k a year? They are not trying hard enough...

So after we improve our roads what is the next president is going to do to keep the economy going. I guess upgrade more roads and bridges. Aren't we drilling yet? Our friends in the Middle East, Rusia, Venezuela, etc are going to provide us with the oil we need.

They need to get their butts moving and find other jobs or work part time. Rich people do not pay taxes. They pass along their extra cost to the masses.

QUOTE (BobDylan @ Jan 29, 2009 -> 09:06 PM) I think this belongs in the 'buster, and also, I disagree with your second point. Saving is what caused the great depression. Spending wisely creates other opportunities. There are different theories about the Great Depression. One says government spending helped and others said it did not help. Others said the WWII helped get out of it. You spend and I save.

We are going to send him back to Chicago in 4 years. He was critizing our school system because they closed during the bad weather we just had. He said Washingtonian are not tough enough like Chicagoans are. Please...... We just had a period of lots of excesses from the government, banks and people. Now, we are going to combat this recession with more spending. Let the next bubble begins. I guess we will keep passing the cost to our kids and grandchildren. Anyways, they can not vote yet so lets screw them. 40 % of Americans do not pay taxes. Too bad I am not one of them.

I wrote my comment not just because Viciedo but can be applied to any player. Many times you have veterans with big contracts just playing because of their names and salaries. I undesrtand Fields is not a big name guy and does not make big money but he is still the guy. Alexei was hold back at the beginning of the season in favor of other players. Many big game players struggle and keeps playing. Alexei did not have the name at the beginning od 2008 although he had just one good year. Speaking of cold weather, Alexei have to survive the first month hitting around 240-250 so he is not in a hole like in 2008. Now, I am used to cold weather but at the beginning it was not easy.

One thing I do not like about USA baseball is the following. This is the year for Fields because he has been in the organization for a while. The White Sox has invested money and time on him. Therefore, it is time for some return in their investment. Having said this, Fields will be given the first shot at 3B and Cora is already echoing this. Viciedo just came into the organization this year and the White Sox have time to send him down. I hope he makes the team even though he is not a starter. If both have similar ST, Fields will be the starter.