Now Obarrassing is working to drive more big companys' profits down by taking away any tax havens. Never mind that we already have one of the highest tax burdens for corporations on the planet. Only Japan's is higher. Many industrialized nations are significantly lowering their tax rates on business.

I went to Ireland back in 2000, and the country was having a rough time. I've been back twice since then, and their economy is going gangbusters. Why? In a big way, because they became very tax friendly for companies. Instead of punishing success, they created an environment in which it can actually thrive. This brought global companies knocking on the door, and created massive job opportunities. Go figure.

Obarrassing really should try and let go of his hate, and drop the victim mentality. Taking revenge on the big guys on behalf of his liberal constituency is going to make things worse for all of us. Of course, that's exactly what Obarrassing wants, isn't it?

A friend has planted quite a crop of tomatoes, but I fear he has a challenge - hot, dry climate and vanishing worms. I, on the other hand, planted my zucchini and cukes yesterday, only to have a frost (yes, a real frost) this morning. I'm sure my little seeds are fine, hunkered down there in the ground. I'm planting some pumpkins tonight, but I'm going to wait another week or so before I put out my own tomato plants. Just in case.

God bless little Miss California for speaking the truth about her beliefs, too bad it cost her a dream. She could just as easily have lied about her beliefs, and probably would have won. Instead, she stood up for her values. She's got more courage tucked away in that tiny little frame of hers than 98% of our "leaders" do.

Also, the Curmudgeon is proud to be a Certifed Right Wing Extremist, as defined by our Dept. of Homeland Scrutiny.

Grudging Curmudgeon

Okay, the Curmudgeon gives credit where it's due. At least Obarrassing didn't order the Navy not to take action, so good for him. Now if he could show some spine with Iran, perhaps we'd start to see a glimmer of respect.

I'm still not sure why he feels that we should be schmoozing with the likes of Chavez, but my guess is that he's craving his acceptance and approval, and that of Chavez's ilk. Isn't that what you do with those you respect and admire... you seek their approval?

Even more Obarrassing

You know that Navy SEAL teams are begging to be let loose on this hostage situation, while President Obama frets quietly in the White House, waiting for an adult to come along and make a decision for him. In the meantime, our nation loses face with every second that passes.

We've seen apologies. We've seen gaffs. We've seen subservience. What we haven't seen is leadership. The Cautious Curmudgeon is worried.

Obarrasing

Why is it that the more tactless Michelle Obama acts, the more praise she gets from the American "media"? For Pete's sake, she mauled the Queen and blessed her with the ever-thoughtful gift of an Ipod Shuffle. Boy, that took some soul searching. What, were they out of fruit cake? Is this what we've become - a nation that reveres tacky? There's little doubt that even Europeans are now shaking their head and regretting their vomitous support of this disastrous duo.

Ayieeee!

Worst Dictators?

I saw last week's Parade magazine; it had a feature piece on the world's 10 worst dictators. Where's the list of the best ones? How bad do you have to screw up to be one of the worst of these guys?

Okay, so why blog? Because maybe, somewhere out there, someone's bored, and they'll stumble across my ramblings and get something out of it... even it just makes them say "Wow, it could be worse, I could be that guy."