It’s funny, people blame Presidents Reagan and Obama the most. A lot of people like to blame LBJ, and quite a few blame the second President Bush. The truth is that they’re all to blame. As long as the Social Security Trust Fund has existed, Congress hasn’t been able to keep its hands off of… Continue Reading
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American Airlines Making Flying Even Less Comfortable
If you fly on American Airlines, your airplane is about to get even more crowded. Our friends over at The Points Guy are talking about American Airlines plan to spend $1.8 Billion to retrofit its narrow body airplanes to squeeze in even more seats. Last month, we talked about American Airlines newest Aircraft, the 737 Max,… Continue Reading
“Remember, wait until after Christmas to steal their Social Security and Medicare.”
From The New Yorker. Hat Tip Alliance for Retired Americans. Continue Reading
Let’s Talk About Green Bean Casserole
I know Thanksgiving was yesterday. But it’s still Thanksgiving week. And I thought it was appropriate to talk a little bit about one of America’s favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. It’s funny, my family is from Camden (New Jersey), where Green Bean Casserole was invented by Dorcas Reilly for Campbell’s Soup. But I’d never even heard… Continue Reading
Keep Your Hands Off My Pumpkin Pie
“There is only one way to do Thanksgiving ‘wrong,’ and that is to fail to be grateful for the people you are eating it with, and the many other good people of this great nation who are sitting down at other tables. The rest is a sideshow. And don’t be afraid to have another helping… Continue Reading