Category: Politics

This morning I was reading this article on NPR: http://www.npr.org/2012/09/20/161473190/is-putting-politics-on-display-bad-for-business It’s about businesses who put their political views on display. I didn’t really think much of it because I rarely ever run across such a situation. Except the one time I gave this sushi restaurant a 1-star on yelp because they always had FauxNews on… Continue reading the business of politics

I keep thinking about Romney’s 47% remark, and it really bothers me just how insensitive it is. I remember when I was a young kid in High School, I was always so ashamed and humiliated about being on welfare and eating free school lunches. I can’t imagine what it would feel like to be a… Continue reading I am the 47%

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/14/us/young-immigrants-poised-for-deportation-deferral-program.html Most of the time, the comment section on NYTimes, Reddit, and NPR agree on what is the right course of action for a certain topic. However, illegal immigration is NOT one them. It always play out that the top opinion is anti illegal immigration. Their reasons being: 1. It’s unfair for people who are… Continue reading Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

I just completed a refinance of my mortgage down to 3.5%. That is, historically, pretty low. But it has always been in the back of my mind that there is something inherently inefficient about the way mortgages are made. 1. While my original mortgage and refinance is handled by a “mortgage wholesaler/broker”, it is, without… Continue reading Lower mortgage rates

I often wonder why in this age of globalization, there are still so many instances of racism and bigotry in American society. And I am not talking about prejudice or stereotypes, I don’t think humanity will ever outgrow those problems, I am specifically talking about hate towards another human being just because of their skin… Continue reading Racism and bigotry in America

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/05/nyregion/christie-gives-new-jersey-firms-tax-breaks-for-short-moves.html Providing tax incentives for companies to move from one state to another = loss jobs at original site Job growth is not guaranteed, and often inflated because it includes jobs that the company would have hired for regardless Giving millions in tax breaks to random companies is ok by Republican standard, but giving loan guarantees… Continue reading States giving tax credits for companies to move

It makes me really angry when I hear people say that they don’t want universal healthcare because they don’t trust the government to do a good job managing their health. If you think for-profit companies can do a better job, I can make you a long list of companies I have to deal with every… Continue reading The government can’t do anything right

Heard something interesting on Forum today. Warning: this has not been fact checked, but just noting it here for future reference. Texas has more public employees than California But has a smaller public budget than California Because they pay their employees 30% less They can afford to do this because housing prices are lower. So… Continue reading housing price and income

The other day a friend called me a “bleeding heart liberal”. But honestly, there is nothing “bleeding heart” about my progressive stance. In fact, most of my motivation are pretty selfish Universal Health Care – Sure, I support universal health care because I want everyone to be taken cared of. But more importantly, I support… Continue reading The selfish liberal

While the movie strays far from reality to focus more on the human drama, it had one beautiful scene. If you really want to do this with your life you have to believe that you’re necessary. And you are. People want to live like this in their cars and their big fucking houses that they… Continue reading Margin Call Movie Quote