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Posts Made By: Alan French

November 18, 2012 12:55 AM Forum: Politics

Hostess

Posted By Alan French
It's far too simplistic to simply blame unions for the demise of Hostess. Dwindling demand, mismanagement, and a huge debt played roles. Interesting that they also recently tripled the salary of their CEO (from $750,000 to $2,500,000), and other management folks.

http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/11/16/hostess-brands-says-it-will-liquidate/

Clear skies, Alan

November 19, 2012 03:40 AM Forum: Religion

The Danger of Calling Behavior "Biblical"

Posted By Alan French
I thought this was an interesting and thoughtful piece...
http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/11/17/my-take-the-danger-of-calling-behavior-biblical/?hpt=hp_c1

Clear skies, Alan

November 19, 2012 03:43 AM Forum: Politics

An Amusing Internet Meme

Posted By Alan French
"It all makes sense now, gay marriage and marijuana being legalized in Washington State on the same day. Leviticus 20:13: If a man lays with another man he should be stoned. We were just interpreting it wrong."

November 19, 2012 02:19 PM Forum: Politics

Gay Marriage a Boost for Business

Posted By Alan French
A nice little boost to some economies.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/wedding-trade-expects-boost-gay-marriage-laws-17753089#.UKo_J4awUmI

Clear skies, Alan

November 19, 2012 06:19 PM Forum: Politics

Hostess Saved?

Posted By Alan French
http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2012/11/19/hostess-sun-buyout/?hpt=hp_t3

So all those Twinkies in your closet may lose value soon. Sell now!

Clear skies, Alan

November 19, 2012 07:06 PM Forum: Politics

The Real Danger

Posted By Alan French
Is ignorant people making decisions that affect us all.

http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2012/11/19/florida_senator_marco_rubio_the_age_of_the_earth_is_a_great_mystery.html

This man should not be serving on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. And, yes, I'm sure there are ignorant Congress members on the other side of the aisle.

Clear skies, Alan

November 21, 2012 11:47 PM Forum: Politics

Thanksgiving

Posted By Alan French
The holiday approaches, so I'm taking a break from political discussions.

I hope everyone here has a wonderful Thanksgiving, and enjoys time with family and friends.

Clear skies, Alan


November 23, 2012 06:08 PM Forum: Politics

Looking at Bill O'Reilly's Nightmare

Posted By Alan French
http://www.gocomics.com/tomthedancingbug/2012/11/23

November 23, 2012 07:36 PM Forum: Politics

Colbert on Bill O'Reilly and the Tides

Posted By Alan French
I enjoy Stephen Colbert, and this is a classic...

http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/370183/january-06-2011/bill-o-reilly-proves-god-s-existence---neil-degrasse-tyson

Clear skies, Alan


November 26, 2012 12:28 AM Forum: Politics

The True Measure of a Nanny State

Posted By Alan French
The percentage of Americans in prison is a shameful, and expensive, statistic.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/03/opinion/bloom-prison-spending/index.html

And an area where we should take no pride in leading the rest of the world.

Clear skies, Alan


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