Regulatory Agencies:

Now here’s a great concept, government regulatory agencies are/were created to help “the people.” What’s actually happened is that they exploit the people they are supposed to be helping by passing laws benefiting important industries, politically powerful individuals and large companies – so they can make huge “bucks” from the public. But, they also get their own rewards for doing this important work – while helping the people (hee hee) they create taxes, fees, penalties and fines that help support government agencies.

Ever wonder why it’s legal for airlines to “overbook” flights; why financial/lending institutions can legally do things (financial/lending practices) that if a private citizen would do - would put them in jail; or pass laws that make them exempt from laws they require the poor, ignorant, unwashed citizenship to follow? (By the way, the last example is also applicable to Congress and the Senate!)

Now, lets’ take the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), for instance. With all their GS-14, 15 and 16 lawyers, accountants and economists, how did ENRON ever get away with all their corruption, for so long? Makes you kind of wonder what they were doing while ENRON was ripping off their own employees----- Let’s see, probably going to lots of “power lunches”, attending a marathon of meetings, writing new Rules (to protect – someone), and then there are the internal awards ceremonies. Yep, the Government loves to give out awards to their “deserving” employees! Remember, "the Government will protect us!"

My Solution:

Allow citizens to decide (select on their tax forms) what percentage of their tax dollars they would like to go to specific government agencies, groups, organizations, etc.

"At the end of the day" any agency, group or organization not getting enough money to operate on – dissolve them! (Yeah, right, this’ll happen.)

News Media:

The News Media is now comprised of “Stars”. All are “experts”, “analysts”, and “commentators”; no one just reports the news any more. Why, that’s easy, because they all earn far more money than the people/subjects they are “reporting” on. And, like politicians, they have to keep their “ratings” up or they will be “out of office.” So, like politicians, they will say and do just about anything to keep their ratings up – even if it means stretching the truth a little, or inferring bad situations (spreading rumors).

The one nice thing about News Media Stars is that they generally don’t look like the more weight-challenged, old, rhetoric-spouting politicians – many are young, attractive, alpha-type females that were/are lawyers. Yep, I hear them “roar!” Was wondering if modern News Director’s employ a “casting couch” when hiring their “Media Stars”. I guess “journalism majors” just aren’t smart enough or attractive enough to be Network TV News Anchors.

My Solution:

I don’t think there is one, now, they are bigger, smarter, and even have more power than elected officials – they can make or break elected officials! An alternative use for them, Media Stars, would be to have them run for public offices and "run the country!" After all, they always seem to know “what should be done!”

Liberals:

Well, many liberals are fairly wealthy people that seem to subliminally feel guilty about all their success. Usually, they’re not real working people; they’re usually actors, comedians, life coaches, personal trainers, writers, and "Soccer Mom's". They tend to have too much time on their hands and therefore have an inherent need to “help” others - less fortunate people, trees, whales, swamps, birds, etc.

Liberals tend to enjoy being “big frogs in little ponds.” Their fellow liberals (mostly Media people) help out, too, by giving them a lot of “air time” and media coverage. Common traits, of most liberals, include their superior attitudes (almost to 100% omnipotence) and their preoccupation with needing to “feel good about one's self!” Of course they are superior, they have all the answers – just ask them! And, they really do feel good about themselves because “at the end of the day” they know they've helped many less fortunate (inferior) people. Bless them!

Take Hollywood/Rock Stars, for instance. Their preoccupation with poverty in Africa is amazing. Of course, their (Africa's) problems have nothing to do with their own inept/corrupt Governments, lack of social/economic development, or just plain cultural problems, it’s the fault of the Industrial/Capitalist, successful, countries – like the U.S. Gee, do you think liberals are promoting socialism or communism?

My Solution:

Maybe these Stars should run for President in some of these countries – I bet they could turn them around - they seem to have all the answers! Then, they might want to come back home and fix our social, economic, Government and cultural problems---

Political Correctness (PC):

This is probably the most dangerous ploy ever pulled on the American taxpayer. It’s hard to figure just where to start!

Due to PC we now have LAWS that allow Police to stop your car, to see if you’ve been drinking – I might add, without “probable cause” (which they used to have to have).

Several States are trying to pass new laws to make it required that “the State” prove you guilty – in court – instead of an individual having to prove their innocence in court. Gee, what happened to the old “presumption of innocence”?

Oh, that’s right; some bleeding hearts got some PC laws passed for the good of someone less fortunate, or something!!

Then, we now have the problem of not knowing which words are correct to use, or not correct to use, in public. This gets very confusing, since some are allowed to use those words while others are not allowed to use the same words.

Geee, why wouldn't we want anyone that can’t/won’t learn English to vote for American politicians? Congress (The House) just passed a Bill requiring States to offer multiple language voting ballots. Hmmmm, do you think they’ll pass a law making it a mandatory requirement that all politicians must be at least bilingual? If they aren’t, how will they understand the people that voted them in?

Then, one of my favorites; instead of saying things like “you shouldn’t have gotten pregnant at 14”, or “you should have waited until you could afford to get married”, we now hear phrases such as “I’m a single, working Mom” - as some type of “badge of courage” - requiring special treatment. Yep, let’s reward stupidity, ignorance and selfishness – they have rights, too!!!!!!!!

And, last but not least. If the liberals want Gay Marriage to be legal, because it’s the fair thing to do, then it seems to me that anyone claiming to be bisexual should be allowed to marry “one of each!”

Caution: Listening to Blue Grass music could be dangerous to one's “liberalism.” Studies have indicated that listening to Blue Grass music may make one want to be an American and even to be Patriotic!

My Solution:

Find all laws passed for purely PC reasons since 1962, revoke them and start all over again – and this time do it right!

Politicians:

We have a lot of politicians that seem to forget why they are in “public office”, or more correctly, why they were voted into office. After getting there it apparently becomes a full time effort to remain there – it’s a good job and pays well!

One aspect that really pisses me off (ooops, I bet I offended someone) is that most politicians will say and do just about anything to keep their “positions”, even when it means the American people lose out! One political technique they use that really irritates me is when they (both parties) disagree on an important issue. Now remember, they must disagree because that’s what makes them different parties – different parties can’t agree on the same issue; it’s a rule. Anyway, to save their bacon (and keep their jobs) they do things like “look for middle ground”, “search for a political compromise”, or just plain “do the politically correct thing!” By doing either of these things both parties can walk away claiming some kind of victory – thus, allowing their constituents to think they are working very hard; even though nothing substantial or real was actually accomplished.

Yep, that’s what gets them their votes!

My Solution:

To start, have limited terms in office. Too many of our “elected officials” have been there too long, have lost touch with the real world, and have more power than God. Oooops, can I still say “God”!

Gun Control:

Now this is a serious and highly controversial subject – on both sides. The liberals maintain that stringent gun control laws will solve the “gun crime rate problem.” The anti gun control people maintain that gun control laws are ineffectual and only deprive law abiding citizens of their right to own and carry firearms.

So far, so good! Well, the liberals haven’t quite explained why places like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington D.C. – that have the Nation’s most stringent gun control laws - have the Nations highest “shooting crime rates.” Could it be that (maybe) the “bad guys” aren’t liberals; that (maybe) the “bad guys” don’t pay any attention to the laws; and that (maybe) the “bad guys” are really appreciative that the “good guys” in their business areas don’t have guns? Heck, if I were a “bad guy” I would much rather ply my trade in a place where I was the only one armed!!! Ha, kind of a no-brainer, don’t you think!

Now, for the plus side, the Media loves this controversy, it gives them something to rant and rave about, thus getting their ratings higher. Yes, scaring the public is always good business for the media.

The politicians love this subject, too. They can appear to be saving their people by making their people believe everything will be safe and sound – once they pass another law. (It’s a shame that it hasn’t actually happened yet, though.)

Now, sort of a problem; the “bad guys” will probably never be converted to true “liberalism” and, thus, will remain using guns. And, the Government (Local, State or Federal) will never be able to protect anyone from determined, armed “bad guys.” But, to give them credit, the Government/Police will do a hell of a job investigating these types of crimes - after the fact, well, sometimes---

My theory is that the liberals have convinced enough people (enough to pass stupid laws) that someone else (meaning the Government/Police) will take care and protect them; that no one should have to (or be allowed to) defend themselves. This has great appeal for our basic cowardly citizens, out there, that are scared to death that some day they might actually have to defend themselves. Hmmmm, personally, I think of this as promoting a “false sense of security!”

Remember:

Rule #1. If you give a boy a cap-gun when he's young, he'll probably grow up to be a homicidal maniac.

Rule #2. B-B Guns can put your eye out!

My Solution:

To be truly safe, I recommend that all frightened liberals (scared of “bad guys” and especially guns) do what many of the wealthy liberals, politicians and celebrities do – hire armed security people to protect and defend your property and family members.

Note: Be prepared, these people will probably not be liberals.

The Music Industry

Well, “music” must be good business – since the Major Record Labels are trying their best to “charge more for producing less.” Let me explain how this works---

In the “old days” the difference between the Major Labels and the Independent (Indie’s) Labels was that the Major Labels controlled most of the distribution of records, CD’s, etc. That meant that anyone not signed by a Major Label had about as much chance of getting their music promoted (radio play, etc.) as surviving a lightening strike.

So, they could (literally) put out “crap” and charge big bucks for it – it’s called no competition.

To make things easier and more profitable, the “Major’s” could put out records/CD’s with essentially 10-13 really bad songs and one that people might actually want. Ha, now for the catch, a customer would have to buy the entire CD to get the one song they really wanted – hee hee, which comes to about $13-$20 for the one song that they might really want! Now that’s really good business, and very profitable.

To compound the exploitation, what with them controlling most of the music promotional avenues (distribution, music award programs, MTV, etc.), the Major Labels could also produce dozens of “clone bands”, bands that aren’t 15 cents different from the one popular band they made a lot of money producing. Example – can anyone count how many Dave Matthews-like-bands there are out there!

You see, producing any new sounds – not like the “tried and true” – would be risky and could be less profitable! So, without any real competition, it’s definitely a good business plan. Yep, it’s good being a semi monopoly.

Now, here comes the “fly in the ointment”, the Internet and satellite radio! With iPod, iTunes, Napster, XM-Radio, etc., the “unwashed public” can now buy the music they actually want at 99 cents a song. They can even get music from bands that are as good as, if not better, than the bands the Major Labels are pushing – because these bands now have distribution! Wow, what a concept – buy only what you want at a reasonable price!!!

So, how does the Major Labels fight this, how do they compete - they don’t. They don’t try to put out better bands/music; they get lawyers and try suing everyone for one reason/excuse after another. But, it comes down to the fact that they aren’t making as much money as they used to make – because they’re still producing and promoting “crap!”

I love their arguments, especially about how “their Stars” aren’t getting enough “royalties.” Well, that simply means that they, the Labels, aren’t getting money! And, to make it even more laughable, with true competition many, if not most, of “their Stars” would probably not even be in the business – there’s a lot of “crap” out there!!!!

Another avenue the Label’s are taking – according to the press, is that the Major Labels are apparently going back to the old “payola system” – bribing radio stations to play “their Stars.” Hell, even the radio stations don’t really want to play most of the crap that the “Major’s” are putting out; hence, they need to be bribed!

A point to ponder:

Have you noticed that the “Major Labels” tend not to promote their “Stars” music? The guys are promoted by publicizing how many times they’ve been arrested, whom they are sleeping with and their propensity to taking drugs and over drinking! You know; “The Bad Boy Rock Image!”

The girls (ooops, I meant “women”), are promoted as little mini “porn stars.” Most of the girls are in videos (and appear on stage) scantily dressed, and appear as tramp-like (looking) girls - that just happen to have some music in the background. Ha, do you really think thousands of fans would show up for the music if they weighted 180 lbs. and had no makeup! Hell, that would only be music---

For music one must go to the Indie labels and unsigned artists, you know, the ones that don’t get distributed and promoted.

The Music Industry was a “sellers market”, now it’s becoming a “buyer’s market”, where will it end up?

My Solution:

Unless a lot of people write to their Congressmen – or Congress Woman - and tell them to stop writing and passing laws specifically designed to help the Major Record Label Companies, it will go back to a “seller’s market" again! Remember, “The Labels” give these guys a lot of “campaign money!”