When we last checked in with Jamie Dimon, he was getting a tongue bath from Jim DeMint (R-Jamie Dimon’s Butt) because Jamie Dimon is a Very Big Man in charge of a Very Big Bank that makes Very Big Profits for Very Big People. As Jim DeMint (R-Jamie Dimon's Butt) noted, not everyone can do what Jamie Dimon does: who among you, for example, could lose $2 billion dollars in one day and
Perhaps I should explain my "economy" reaction. Here is a fairly typical exchange had with various levels of nutters-of-wing; after they have spewed something to the effect of "lazy poorz":
<strong>OWL:</strong> So you&#039;d like less people on &quot;welfare&quot;? <strong>WingusNuttus:</strong> (Rolling eyes) Well <i>yeah.</i> <strong>OWL:</strong> So we&#039;d need more jobs then, yes? <strong>WingusNuttus:</strong> (Rolling eyes) Well <i>yeah.</i> <strong>OWL:</strong> So you know then that to create these jobs, we&#039;d need more <i>demand</i> - yes? <strong>WingusNuttus:</strong> (questinging look, and unintelligible mumbled response at best) <strong>OWL:</strong> We need more demand for goods &amp; svcs to create these jobs for those currently on &quot;welfare.&quot; This demand will not come from cutting. Cutting at a governmental level will only cause the recession to spiral and self-fulfill. What we need to create these jobs is an infusion of stimulus ... I&#039;ve completely lost you, haven&#039;t I? <strong>WingusNuttus:</strong> (blank mistrusting stare) <strong>OWL:</strong> Nevermind. As you were.
I rarely get much further. And the way things are now, any more of these types of exchanges could end in my demise at gunpoint; making all this albeit legitimate angst moot. Appallingly, WAst has one of those stand your ground laws. I&#039;m almost ashamed to admit that of late it has far too often crossed my mind that were it not for a wife and son, I would join those Inuktitut up in the frozen north of our northern neigbour, and see if living out the balance of my days struggling for survival wouldn&#039;t indeed give me that illusive inner peace. Apologies for my deep level of downerism today. Clearly I allowed that bumper sticker&#039;s essence too deeply into my psyche.
Dude, sympathy. We&#039;ve all had that conversation. Ironically, the people who understand very well are small-business-people. Admittedly, some of them still veer Republican, but they know it&#039;s because Repo policies benefit them <i>personally</i>, not because they&#039;re good for the economy.
Speaking of poorz ... so I&#039;m on my way to work this am and the last 15 mins I end up behind this Lexus RX300. Squarely in the middle of its back bumper (but crooked, listing to starboard) is the following bumper sticker:
REPUBLICAN Because not everyone can be on welfare
My first thought was a violent reaction fantasy. My second was that I should have some bumper stickers of my own made up to clandestinely place on vehicles that sport the above message:
IDIOT Because I have no idea how the economy really works; and no desire to ever find out.
I&#039;d add an arrow that would helpfully reference the Repug sticker.
Alas, I do so wish that I could go through just one day in this country without experiencing something locally to me; reminding me of this complete lack of human decency, kindness and compassion. My snark has ebbed deeply today. Fellow Wonketteers, may I trouble you to please make lots more funny.
Perhaps I should explain my &quot;economy&quot; reaction. Here is a fairly typical exchange had with various levels of nutters-of-wing; after they have spewed something to the effect of &quot;lazy poorz&quot;:
<strong>OWL:</strong> So you&#039;d like less people on &quot;welfare&quot;? <strong>WingusNuttus:</strong> (Rolling eyes) Well <i>yeah.</i> <strong>OWL:</strong> So we&#039;d need more jobs then, yes? <strong>WingusNuttus:</strong> (Rolling eyes) Well <i>yeah.</i> <strong>OWL:</strong> So you know then that to create these jobs, we&#039;d need more <i>demand</i> - yes? <strong>WingusNuttus:</strong> (questinging look, and unintelligible mumbled response at best) <strong>OWL:</strong> We need more demand for goods &amp; svcs to create these jobs for those currently on &quot;welfare.&quot; This demand will not come from cutting. Cutting at a governmental level will only cause the recession to spiral and self-fulfill. What we need to create these jobs is an infusion of stimulus ... I&#039;ve completely lost you, haven&#039;t I? <strong>WingusNuttus:</strong> (blank mistrusting stare) <strong>OWL:</strong> Nevermind. As you were.
I rarely get much further. And the way things are now, any more of these types of exchanges could end in my demise at gunpoint; making all this albeit legitimate angst moot. Appallingly, WAst has one of those stand your ground laws. I&#039;m almost ashamed to admit that of late it has far too often crossed my mind that were it not for a wife and son, I would join those Inuktitut up in the frozen north of our northern neigbour, and see if living out the balance of my days struggling for survival wouldn&#039;t indeed give me that illusive inner peace. Apologies for my deep level of downerism today. Clearly I allowed that bumper sticker&#039;s essence too deeply into my psyche.
And when they announce changes, they always say it&#039;s to better serve the customers.
Sadly, &quot;what?&quot; is about right.
Dude, sympathy. We&#039;ve all had that conversation. Ironically, the people who understand very well are small-business-people. Admittedly, some of them still veer Republican, but they know it&#039;s because Repo policies benefit them <i>personally</i>, not because they&#039;re good for the economy.
Do you also write corporate mission statements? &#039;Cause, you could. That was lovely.
AAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
Speaking of poorz ... so I&#039;m on my way to work this am and the last 15 mins I end up behind this Lexus RX300. Squarely in the middle of its back bumper (but crooked, listing to starboard) is the following bumper sticker:
REPUBLICAN Because not everyone can be on welfare
My first thought was a violent reaction fantasy. My second was that I should have some bumper stickers of my own made up to clandestinely place on vehicles that sport the above message:
IDIOT Because I have no idea how the economy really works; and no desire to ever find out.
I&#039;d add an arrow that would helpfully reference the Repug sticker.
Alas, I do so wish that I could go through just one day in this country without experiencing something locally to me; reminding me of this complete lack of human decency, kindness and compassion. My snark has ebbed deeply today. Fellow Wonketteers, may I trouble you to please make lots more funny.
Not much in the way of cheers, OWL