Author Archives: Kevin

About Kevin

Just an old guy with opinions that I like to bounce off other people.

Bush Tax Cuts

There’s been much talk about the Republican tax cuts “for the rich”. What is that exactly? In the United States there are about 140 million taxpayers. The top 1% would be 1.4 million people. The average annual income of those … Continue reading

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Interstate Bakeries’ Bankruptcy

Interstate Bakeries, makers of Twinkies and Wonderbread, is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy. I guess if it doesn’t work out, they will have to put all the Twinkies in a blender and have a liquidation! <groan>

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Hybrid-Electric Vehicle

I got a 2004 Toyota Prius. I would rather gotten a US-built car, but nobody in the US is making a small hybrid-electric car. The new Ford is an SUV. I really like this car! I’m getting 50-something MPG. If … Continue reading

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Politics and Religion

The latest book I’m reading is One Electorate Under God: A Dialogue on Religion & American Politics Brookings Institution Press, 2004. Based on some of the essays in the book, it appears that some evangelical Christians believe that liberals want … Continue reading

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George or Saddam

If George and Saddam were running for President of the US, which one would I vote for? George But I had to think about it for a minute.

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Swiftboats, cocaine and the National Guard

I don’t care all that much whether George W. Bush used cocaine at Camp David or not. We all know he’s had a substance abuse problem sometime in the past. That doesn’t mean someone can’t be President. But I’m glad … Continue reading

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Visceral Dislike

I have a visceral dislike for George W. Bush (me and a few million other people). I’ve been wondering why that is. Exactly what’s got me, a person who tries to see the best in others, in such a negative … Continue reading

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