Sep19

See, Dad? Money does grow on trees.

by Heather Whaling

When I was little, my Dad told me that money doesn’t grow on trees. For the first time ever (or maybe the second time … but who’s counting?), I think he might have been wrong. At least that’s the message we can take from this week’s massive federal banking/insurance bail out.

I don’t pretend to be an economist. Heck, I don’t even balance my checking book. But, I do know that something doesn’t quite add up right when the administration tries to tell you that there’s not enough money for universal healthcare … to properly fund No Child Left Behind … to cut Head Start funding … and so on. But, now there’s enough money for a billion-dollar rescue? Hmm. If money doesn’t grow on trees, where did this sudden influx of cash come from??

I think my dad was trying to teach me some fiscal responsibility. Clearly, that was a lesson lost in DC and on Wall Street. Maybe they should call my Dad.

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Wow after 28 years of being a parent you did listen to something I said. Thanks As far as going to DC I think there is to much of a gap between the current administration and myself.
PS I am glad the market went up but I do not think this is a long term fix

Don't worry, you're not missing anything. There's no money for this either. We're just sinking farther and farther into debt.

And what's up with your man Biden? First he thinks the wealthy aren't patriotic unless they are paying higher taxes then he thinks puny little delaware could "kick ohio states ass." Not cool on either count.

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