Smoke Screen

The "blame game" continues and so does the problem on Wall Street. Could it just be possible that one of the reasons the barbs continue is because politicians (and lobbyists) need a smoke screen to cloud their part in this financial fiasco? After all, election time is a poor time to have this full disclosure of corruption (on both sides). The winner of the race for the White House will ease either party's embarrassment temporarily, but the beast is too big to hide. History (and the FBI) will record who did what and when. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking. We have an election and a monetary crisis facing America and we have to treat them as two separate entities. The new President will not have to solve or fix this dollar disaster by himself so let's think about the part we can play in the recovery effort. Vote for the man who will best represent America in times of crisis and periods of prosperity. Don't get lost in the "smoke" and lose your focus.

Zanne Booker 10-01-08

Note: If we are weak it is because we lack courage.

Political Polls and Bragging Rights

Well, it is less than forty days away from the election and sadly it comes with baggage in the form of the Wall Street debacle. What I would like everyone to do is focus on the election, the candidates, the issues, but not the polls. Polls are continually being skewed. What is the reason for this distortion you may ask? Because people like to have bragging rights and some are easily swayed to change their minds, as the election draws closer, based on the ever changing polls. In the presidential election of 1948 every prediction with public opinion polls indicated President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Thomas Dewey; but it did not happen. I have voted for Presidential candidates from both parties in my lifetime. I always walked out of the election booth with my head held high because I had been a part of the process and voted my conscience. I had not let myself deviate from doing what I thought was right for me, my family, or America. And that is something to brag about.

Zanne Booker 9-30-08

Note: Freedom starts in your soul and ends in your grasp.

Hollywood Havoc

Actor Michael Douglas was asked to equate a nuclear Armageddon with the "Wall Street Armageddon. " A reporter asked, "Are you saying, Gordon, that greed is not good?" Mr. Douglas replied, "I'm not saying that. And my name is not Gordon. He's a character I played 20 years ago." Douglas seems to be one of the members of Hollywood who gets it. We are being manipulated by "scripted" characters who play parts in movies and become citizens, just like you and me, when the sets shut down. So why are we listening so intently to the "beautiful people" whose opinions aren't quite as pretty when they open their mouths? True, it is likely they are forming views as they become more informed (hopefully by reading unbiased news reports). But, do your homework and don't let the "stars" get in your eyes.

Zanne Booker 9-29-08

Note: If we are not "One nation under God" then we are one nation under moral anarchy?

Thanks for reading my blog. I will post my next one 9-29-08.

Going To Washington Showed Presidential Wisdom

Personally, I think the two candidates going to Washington showed leadership and wisdom. If one were going to head a country, in less than 40 days, which was entertaining the idea of doling out a Trillion dollars, I would definitely want to put my 2 cents in (2 cents sounds so insignificant here). I would want to look each one of the keyplayers in the eye, when they tried to display partisanship over Americanship, and remind them that it was their stewardship (both parties) that almost left Main Street with a sinking ship. America's financial and homeland security has been compromised. This time there are no innocent bystanders in Congress or on Wall Street. Roll up you sleeves, swallow your pride, and do what's right for America.

Zanne Booker 9-26-08

Note: If you are unsure about a candidate to vote for (in your county or state) you can leave that particular box unmarked on the ballot and still vote for the next President and other politicians you know. This is more responsible than voting blindly.

American Tough

I just want to perk up Americans a bit. We have faced tougher economic times than the ones we are facing now. America was on the verge of becoming a stand alone nation and we were fighting for our very existence, in our homeland. During Revolutionary times people knew the value of family and friends. Well, we may have to "get real" real soon and reaffirm the ties that got them through. Look to the future with a positive attitude; Our children deserve the reassurance that Americans can rally no matter what changes life thrusts upon them. Let them see it and hear it from you, and often.

Zanne Booker 9-25-08

Note: Every day we have an opportunity to be a founding father/mother. Isn't that basically a role model?

Acts of Treason?

Well, here we are still watching the news and waiting to hear our nation’s fate with regard to the bailout. Wall Street is starting to squirm a little more as Congress balks at giving the money “carte blanche” to a chosen few. The FBI is springing into action investigating the “paper trails” and those who left them. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson told the House Financial Services Committee that "The American people are angry about executive compensation and rightfully so…" Angry? CAN ANYONE SAY “TREASON”? When executives deliberately act in an egregious manner that undermines the government, it surely qualifies. We are not talking stealing from a piggy bank here, we are witnessing the very foundation of our economy being weakened which leaves us vulnerable to the outside world. When those at the top wield this kind of power they are commanders of the U.S. financial army. Instead of fearing their parting “parachute package” may be lighter, they should count themselves lucky that they are not facing the gallows!

Zanne Booker 9-24-08

Note: A "Checks and Balance" system needs to be implemented on
Wall Street...just to keep things kosher.