HELP

This week, parts of several states, including Kentucky, got hit by a crippling ice storm. Of course, it left hundreds of thousands of people POWERLESS. Now, five days later, many homes still are without electricity. The utility companies are estimating that it could be several weeks before some people get their power back.
OK. The Real [...]

GIVING THEM THE BUSINESS

With the financial meltdown in full throttle, and no end in sight, each day our government seems to be nationalizing a new business by pouring millions and sometimes billions into the Kitty. Let’s see…..We, The Taxpayers, now own scores of banks, insurance companies, a few brokerages, and some automobile companies…Am I leaving anything out? I’m [...]

GO, JOHNNY, GO

The Real Walrus knows the mayor of Clarksville, Tenn. He’s a pretty good fellow, and he works hard for the citizens of that Middle Tennessee city. His name is John E. Piper, but everyone calls him Johnny Piper.
Now, most politicans are serious. But Johnny Piper isn’t afraid to have some fun. [...]

THE REST OF THE STORY

The Real Walrus just couldn’t help but notice the new signs in front of the local BB & T Bank branch offices.  They proudly proclaim: “STILL STRONG, STILL LENDING.”
Do I hear some chuckles out there from taxpayers who put up the money for the government’s rescue of American banks? BB & T Corp., based in [...]

MORE OF THE SAME

The Real Walrus is hopeful that, ONE DAY, politicians in Washington will come to the understanding that they are there to solve problems and help improve the lives of all Americans. Few of us are looking for a HANDOUT….What we want is a HELPING HAND…
This morning’s news rained on my parade of hope.
From The Associated [...]