Let's talk about deregulation, specifically the dereguation of the TV broadcasting industry. When I was a child, TV stations aired three minutes per hour of commercials. Now they're broadcasting 18. Almost a third of what you see on TV is commercials. The FCC and federal government are fine with that. Are you? That in itself removes the quality fom quality broadcasts.

And what about cable and sattelite TV services? Do you agree that what you're billed for the service you receive is reasonable? I'll bet not. I subscribe to 250 channels, the vast majority of which I have no interest in. But my provider says that I must subscribe to all 250 of them to receive the 15 that I want. I don't subscribe to any premium channels (HBO, Showtime, etc.), yet my monthly bill is nearly $100. I categorize that as the raping of America. Anyone agree?

Agreed. Marcus Schrenker is an Indiana businessman who defrauded his client of billions of dollars. He's scheduled to appear in court today, supposedly to plead guilty and receive a ten year sentence--he'll be out in five. Is that right? Not even a little bit. "Businessmen" like Schrenker deserve the death penalty for destroying the lives of the people he bilked. Just another example of laws that have no bite, laws written to protect the wealthy. Laws that serve little or no purpose need to be replaced with laws that achieve their intended purpose. Schrenker destoyed thousands of lives. Let his punishment fit his crime.

We should all applaude JamieRawxx for having never made a mistake.

And, by the way, I'm liberal and progessive, and I'm not afraid of anyone.

Consider this: unrestrained capitalism is not a sustainable form of govenment. Why? Innate human greed. Historically, monarchies are the only form of government that succeeded long term, and it appears that socialism may also be sustainable. Why? Because socialist countries redistribute the immnense wealth that would otherwise be held by just a few of their citizens, wealth that would benefit no one but those citizens. And before you throw up the Soviet Union as an example, it was never a socialist society. Now that capitalism has come to Russia, howver, the wealthy are becoming wealthier, the poor becoming poorer, just like here in the US.

If you'll recall President Reagan's "tricle down" theory, he believed that allowing the wealthy to keep more of their money would result in their reinvesting that money in new businesses, which would result in more and better jobs for the people of America. Guess what? That never happened. They just banked it. Most economists will confirm this as a fact.

So here's what I belive. If the US continues continues to placate its weathy at the expense of its masses, it will most certainly end up as just another failed experiment in government. Unrestrained capitalism does not work!

Both of my exes have remarried. I get along fine with them and their new husbands. For the sake of our children I hope to be able to continue to do so in the future. Kids needs come first, you know.

CuteVeganGirl and I have very little in common except for the fact that we both appreaciate people who speak and write well. Good communication skills are signs of intellect and greatly appreciated, but I don't judge the quality of a person entirely upon these qualities. There a many, highly intelligent people on Earth who are also a__holes. :)

CuteVeganGirl and I have very little in common except for the fact that we both appreaciate people who speak and write well. Good communication skills are signs of intellect and greatly appreciated, but I don't judge the quality of a person entirely upon these qualities. There a many, highly intelligent people on Earth who are also a__holes. :)

Frauds come in all ages and sexes. The sooner you know, the better.

pmarco41 must be in it for the life insurance. :)

Just marginally better than the Christian religious exptremists if the US.

Boehner is an idiot. Simple as that. 'Nuff said.

I'm not sure who you're refering to as "ol' Barry," but if it's President Obama, he's our President, elected by the majority of American adults.

I was informed by a Mingle administator that I'd just have to deal with it or leave Mingle. One way to "solve" the problem is to drag your cursor over the black area. That will at least allow you to read the text. Good luck.

Welcome. Can't help you with the Vegas issue. :)

I wasn't aware that anyone other than the administators have access to that information.

That's hillarious!

The physicist? You bet!

Welcome, and best of luck.

Welcome. I hope you'll enjoy your time here.