Another Scheme

Another Billionaire in a Ponzie Scheme

We hear of another crooked rich man who runs an investment company. I swear I think all those folks who run all these investment companies are crooks, from the big boys all the way down to the little guys. It's just a way to steal other peoples money. Not only with the fees they charge, but with the whole concept. The system is fatally flawed that allows them to accomplish this.

Camp Robbers

Who's the Real Camp Robbers

Old Jay stopped by for a bite and we were discussing the politicians in Juneau.  He asked, me do you think those crooks down there deserve the raise they just let pass into law being they are so busy stealing the public blind.   I had to agree, they are the biggest Camp Robbers in the woods.

Blood Pressure Rise

Political Caused Medical Problems

I was watching, what was called a televised Republican Caucus on Gavel to Gavel yesterday.  There was a discussion of the Pay Raise the Legislators were getting this year, which of course was recommended by a committee they set up last year to do such a thing.   The resulting discussion made my head explode.  We should make them pay back every damn dime they have gotten so far.  And kick them all out the very next election.  Greed is rampant, said Chance when he stopped by for a bite to eat.  He was watching me as my head exploded from the BS I was hearing from these politicians crying they can't afford to be in Juneau without a raise.   The very next discussion was that they don't have enough time to do the work they are suppose to be doing so a special session will be needed.   

Are you kidding Me

Bubba hit the roof

After reading this article with bubba over coffee this morning.  He just couldn't believe it.  He then looked at me and said, these guys who shop there are they the same dudes that we are bailing out because they ran those wall street businesses into the ground.  Any of our legislators beside Jay Bird shop there.  I notice he wears those 1000 dollar suits

$7,000 for an off-the-rack-suit, or as much as $21,025 for made to order versions from Sach's in New York

State Capitalism

Contradiction of Terms

I don't understand, said the old squirrel.  How did we get into this state of affairs whereby the government is bailing out Banks, and Big Business, and the rich suits who ran it all into the ground continue to be in charge.  Unfettered capitalism with the keys to the public treasury isn't what our founding fathers had in mind I don't think.

Alaskan Politics

I'm voting for

I saw a television political ad this morning said the old squirrel as we were having coffee.  It was Lisa Murkowski, for Senator Stevens.  He looked at me and then said   "Vote"   

I'm not a Crook

I have not been convicted of anything

What said the old Squirrel?  Oh, it is just something I remember from my past I replied.  A long time ago, another solid old Republican said that.  "I'm not a Crook"  But I do understand, you have to make statements such as that during the heat of a trial and campaign.

Political Disconnect

Reality Check

This old squirrel was going through the email that we got this morning over a cup of coffee and sunflower seeds.  "There really seems to be a major reality disconnect between the Party and the convictions of the old guard here in the Great Land."   I really have to agree, I said  after reading the Party emails I just got.  I think some of the faithful I told the old squirrel are willing to put up with the delusion of being moral, as long as they stay in power.  

Up Coming Election

Wondering Out Loud

What do you think, asked the old squirrel.  Do you think, Senator Stevens will win the election if he doesn't step down after this conviction?  I don't know I replied, but I do know this.  The corruption was and is still ingrained in our Great Land.  Even our local Fairbanks Mayor has gone over to the Dark side with a political TV ad backing Senator Stevens.    Didn't a past Mayor and his wife get convicted of stealing money from a Senator Stevens developed grant for them asked the old squirrel.  I had to shake my head yes.  The old squirrel then looked at me and said, looks like your right about the corruption.

Jury Finds Stevens Guilty

Did you hear That

It was the sound of justice...   Knock   Knock  Knock  Guilty on all Counts...   Is Ben Next asked the old Squiarrel

Political Commercials

TV Commercials

This old squirrel has always been interested in the making of political commercials on TV.  I swear they remind him of the old fashioned snake oil salesmen of yesteryear he told me this morning.   Buyer beware.

Politics in the Oil Patch of Alaska

Politics

You have to admit, we are living in interesting times says this old squirrel.

Alaskan Politics

I saw this cartoon in the Alaska Report (http://alaskareport.com/index.htm) and just had to reprint it. It's so close to the truth.