Here's a new one: It seems many people, particularly older people, are getting medical tattoos. I guess they're suppose to replace those Medic-Alert bracelets. They say things like "diabetic" or "allergic to ____". Some have even had "Do Not Resuscitate" tattooed across their chest. Paramedics can't use that as a legally binding order, but it will alert them to ask relatives for legitimate instructions. I dunno. I was kinda thinking about "Mom" or a pirate or something cool like that.
I think we've been sold a bill of goods....again. Our politicians all say that it's small businesses that are the job creators in our country, so we can't raise taxes on them, right? Now evidence says that isn't so. It seems that brand new businesses just getting off the ground DO create jobs, but older small businesses (>5 yrs) generally cut as many or more jobs as they create due to efficiency improvements. Figured together, they cut more jobs than they created in all but 3 months last year. I'm not suggesting we should or shouldn't raise taxes on small businesses, but I am saying the rationale our politicians have argued is a bunch of phooey. Yet another reason to not trust 'em.
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What's the old joke: Do you know how to tell if a politician is lying? His lips are moving. This idea about trickle down economics has been spurned by all legitimate economists. It makes for great slogans like: A rising tide lifts all boats, but history shows that this just isn't so. Our country's future will rise or fall based on what happens to the middle class. This has always been true, in all cultures.
ReplyDeletethe tatoo idea I think is great! Over hear for example, if you want to be an organ donor, you have to have a little card with you (and I have one...when I'm dead, if my organs are ok to help someone, well use them!). Well, if "the worst" happens and the card can't be found because you didn't have your purse with you or it got destroyed? Or they just can't find it quick enough? And organ donors need to happen FAST! So, a small tatoo in a relatively hidden place, like under the armpit maybe? good idea!
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. I linked to an article in the Economist on older entrepreneurs http://caroleschatter.blogspot.co.nz/2012/03/economist-article-on-older.html
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