There's this post by Max Kennerly that has me particularly worried about the security of consumer affairs. Most especially is the fact that Ford Motor Company is reportedly taking more aggressive steps to lobby for "secret" mandatory waiver clauses in all of its contracts. This is secret "carnie two-step" to swindle Ford's customers out of… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: August 2010
No more “hanging chads”
Estonia is adopting a new voting system, which seems similar to that on American Idol. This seems really high-tech, and might even improve voter turnout by a huge percentage. I wonder when we’re going to get something a forward-thinking as this program. Ms. Guevin expresses her concerns about the "convenience" of the program. I sympathize,… Continue Reading
Mortgages Underwater
I got to be a part of political opinion poll conducted by Rasmussen. I generally take polls because I believe they're a good way to skew beliefs (if you're a die-hard fanatic), or (in my case) an even better way to participate in the political system, especially in light of the fact that most politicians… Continue Reading
Airlines!
I love to fly. Well, at least I used to. Now that I’m being nickled and dimed to death everytime I take my favorite non-stop flight from OKC on the airline with major hubs in Salt Lake City and Atlanta, I’m a little less enthused to take the trip. We have a family friend who… Continue Reading
Financial Freedom
I told you I liked reading Alexis Martin-Neely’s blog, and today’s post is another spectacular example of why she’s doing such a great job educating families about the stresses of becoming financially secure. If you’re like me, it’s getting a little more stressful, and frustrating for you to manage your family finances. Even more, the… Continue Reading
Back to posting
Regular posts will again commence. I’ve been sick for the previous week, and was out of commission…. Continue Reading