Ah, Sunday… Usually Sundays are usually relaxing for me as they are the middle of my weekend (I have three day weekends) Monday, however, I have a 4 hour meeting that I need to attend in the office so it’s back to a two day weekend… and I feel the stress building up a bit. Alas..
A second bailout?
I need to understand something that is currently be discussed in politics and business circles. Why would a second stimulus bee needed at this point?
I’m not suggesting that another stimulus would be needed in the future, but what action has taken place thus far was not even a stimulus. It was a $787 Billion dollar black hole. At this point, luckily, Nancy Pelois say that no second package is coming in the short term:
yesterday that a second economic stimulus package is not “in the cards” in the short term, disappointing those seeking another quick infusion of federal money into the struggling economy.
I also believe that there would be no political support to pass a second package right now. There is major public backlash with everything thus far (AIG, Banks), another bailout would enrage the public even more.
The press is giving Joe Biden a hard time over the “F” word?
I think people tend to focus on the wrong things in life. Take this bit of “news” coming out of ABC.
At an event at Union Station today where Vice President Joe Biden was heralding the $1.3 billion in investments in rebuilding train stations and passenger rails, a microphone picked up one of the former senator’s myriad Senate colleagues addressing him, formally, as “Mr. Vice President.”
That met with Vice President Biden’s standard reply.
“Gimme a f*&$#ing break,” he said, apparently unaware that the microphone was on.
The individual, while correct in addressing Mr. Biden as “Mr. Vice President”, is a long time friend of Biden. This helps explains why Biden responded the way he did – there was a long time, personal, connection… they guys are friends. Let’s not focus on something that everyone has said at some point or another.
Not important. Not news. Move on.
Sunday night viewing
I’m a fan of HBO’s Big Love but apparently Mormons are not.
The episode that will air this evening is stirring up controversy as a sacred, closed door, Mormon tradition will be portrayed and people are unhappy about it. Show writers stated the scene is done with respect, a good amount of research, and that no disrespect is intended. Some followers of the religion still have issues, but I have an issue…
- Christian ceremonies (mass, the crucifixion, confession) are shown in all form of entertainment
- Jewish traditions are in movies
- Muslims are portrayed while praying behind closed doors
…yet no one complains about this. Mormons are – and should be -no different.
What if, however, the issue is not about disrespect or misrepresentation? What if the complaint is linked to control?
I believe that some organized religions have the potential act as controlling entities. They have a strong desire to limit their followers, for whatever reason. Any version of the truth regarding a “secret” ceremony presented the public eye raises conversation, if not questions, thereby threatening an organizations power.
Maybe that is really what some Mormons have an issue with.
I’m off, Enjoy your evening.