Worst Global Economy Since WWII

cancer rates

FYI, Ray, overall cancer rates in the U.S. are now declining. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/26/health/research/26cancer.html?bl&ex=1227934800&en=e69773c4efd24c5c&ei=5087%0A

of MD @ Nov 30, 2008 11:51:07 AM

Lack of Accountability!!!

It seems our nation has lost all semblence of accountability for our actions whether it be governmental, business or personal. As a former Republican, I voted for Georgie in 2000 then lost faith in him soon afterward due to his disreagard for our nation thus in 2008 I voted Dem. Business is as bad as government, as deceit is the norm constantly cheating people out of greed, desire for profits, mired in debt, etc... My apartment complex is a prime example, built by a retired couple paid for in cash, sold to a management company, now mired in debt, going bancrupt fast. Our population is not accountable in parenting, financial responsibility, patriotism or just plain decency. The causes of our situation vary from greed, lack of respect for ourselves and others, a machiavalian sence of societal norms and simply a broken national spirit. Our nation first has failed to respond to the 9/11 attack, eliminated financial and fiscal safeguards and have failed to service our debts. I feel the remedy to our situation is to rebuild ourselves from scratch, rebuild our economy from cash savings, rebuild our labor force, rebuild our families with values, courtesy and honesty, rebuild our society via the Constitution and our ten commandments, reinstate business ethics to turn a fair profit instead of a predatory profit, use our resources wisely and generally give of ourselves not necessarily money but time, kindness and love. While not a religious person myself, the Bible is a firm guideline toward a great lifestyle and decency religion not withstanding.

Ray Fisher of NM @ Nov 30, 2008 10:35:37 AM

Agree, but Good Luck with That

Although I agree that the solution is teaching our children about ethics & decency (not to mention start holding our electorate accountable for their lack of concern about domestic issues). However, on friday of last week a young man was trampled because a bunch of swine was in such a hurry to give their money to Walmart, they didn't care who they hurt. In a year long weak economy, Black Friday ended doing pretty well. Have we learned our lesson? No. Americans have become lazy, throughtless and all about greed. I don't see that changing.

StL Rob of MO @ Nov 30, 2008 10:29:24 AM

The only cure for our greed!

"Total Breach of Trust",explains our ailing Nation, but offers no insight into any causal factors. I firmly believe the only hope for this great experiment in freedom is a return to the teaching of our young people about the personal values that made this all possible over two hundred years. One can argue that the founding Fathers were just business men. If that is so, how did they manage to come up with such a wonderful Constitution.That document is the only authority of our Government. However, it has been abused by those elected Representative in favor of their own continuing tenure. There is no checks or transparency in the actions of our Representatives and Senators. They even talk about their own ideas instead of looking to their constituency.Lip service.

Darl Reynolds of IL @ Nov 29, 2008 13:30:34 PM

your comment

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robert of NE @ Nov 29, 2008 11:38:44 AM