DanJoe

Let the free market be free - keep the government out

I wrote another piece entitled Governments don't fix, they complicate things" on December 26 about how Governments seem to muck things up. Well, another good one by John Stossel entitled "Let the free market be free." This is a definate must-read people. It's interesting how people like to use government to force their agendas, but don't want government meddling otherwise.

Is WalMart a problem?

Well, it seems as though I can't help myself. I've been hearing over the past month that Unions have geared a large slander campaign against WalMart. Apparently they are very upset over the fact that they tried to get the union into WalMart and it failed miserably. WalMart now employs 1 million people, second only to the overly incompetent US Government, and the union held a meeting with WalMart employees and promised all kinds of goodies if they vote them in. Well, the employees love WalMart and voted not to unionize and since the big union bosses got their feelings hurt, they're going on with a smear campaign. John Stossel has a very good read about this and how unions are trying to paint WalMart as bad. If there is one...ok two, complaints I have against WalMart, they are:

1) They need to have more people working the lines

2) They need to stop using Eminent Domain to get property

Outside of those two atrocities, WalMart is my favorite place to shop for anything. Next would be Amazon and Sam's Club. Enjoy John's read, I sure did!

Governments don't fix, they complicate things

Anytime Government gets involved in anything, there seems to be issues. Take for example the new Sarbanes-Oxley Act, John Stossel has a very good article on that very issue. Companies who spent maybe $500,000 a year now have to spend at least $1 million to stay in compliance. And people wonder why foreign companies charge less than domestic, or they wonder why small business fail. Read this article and you'll see how Big Brother makes it difficult for American companies to succeed.

Today's New Links to share

John Leo has an excellent Christmas Quiz for you. For instance, what are the new words to "Silent Night" at the Ridgeway Elementary School in Dodgeville, Wisconsin?

Tired of all the doom and gloom in the mainstream media? You're not alone...somebody has started a website dedicated to "Happy News."

NBA and it's Dress Code

In a world of PC and all it's hoopla, I read an interesting article today by Star Parker.

Though I am no longer an NBA fan (still fond of the Lakers, but not activly a spectator) and was not aware of the new dress code, I agree with it and what Star wrote. Take the time to go and read the article. Very talented writer, she has gained a new reader. You go star!!!

Why the goofy name and real first entry?

OK, my wife just called me on this. What's with the goofy name...well, I didn't want to use my name which I probably will. But anyway, for now, I'm DanJoe. There is a story behind that, but I'll never share it :)

If you read the story at foxnews.com that I posted, those bloggers hope to:

"In terms of the strength of the group as a political force, Christian bloggers don't just talk religion. They spend much of their time discussing current politics, including the nomination of White House counsel Harriet Miers (search) to succeed Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor (search), abortion, intelligent design, the use of "under God" in the classroom and where the Ten Commandments should or shouldn't be placed, among other topics."

I on the other hand want to inspire you to think. How you vote is your choice, but I want you to think about politics and the decisions you make. One thing I abhor is someone using big government to force their beliefs on me or anyone else. Yes, I am a Christian and yes I believe that society is lacking in morals. BUT, that does not mean I want to force them to change their ways. More will come on this, but for now, I savor your mind with but a taste of my titillating keyboard

Why not start a blog?

Well, I was reading a foxnews.com story today and it was talking about Conservatives mixing religion and politics and blogging. I've often thought of doing a blog, but this spurred me on all the more. Why, not sure, but hopefully you will find me and see that I think a little outside the box and can add a very different perspective. Can I add anything, who knows, but from time to time, I'll share different views on different things of life. Be sure to visit the rest of my site.

Cheers!