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Why You Should Never Order Anything From Sears.com
I presume that someone from Sears will eventually read this thread, so let me add this: These are not outliers. These are typical customer experiences. Your stores are doing everything in their power to prevent brand loyalty.
How Can We Save Our Debt-Swamped Government?
I'm very satisfied with our nation's present level of national debt. It's true that our national debt has multiplied many times over, but that's because the size of our economy (and thus our ability to pay it) has increased even further. Back during WWII, our ratio of publicly held debt to GDP was at 120% - now it's at less than 70%. By comparison, Japan's is currently at 170%.
Further, though our relative debt has been increasing in recent years, the amount of our taxes that is used to pay interest on the debt has been decreasing. Ten years ago 14% of our taxes went to paying that interest, whereas now it's at less than 10%. With investors fleeing to the safety of our treasury bonds, I would expect those interest payments to become even more affordable.
Beware The Grannie Scammers
I don't think the kind of people would be susceptible to this scam generally read the Consumerist.
FCC Commissioner: Regulating Poor Comcast Compels Us To Regulate All Speech On The Internet. Huh?
He's invoking the slippery slope fallacy. It's silly, but it isn't some giant neocon conspiracy. It's just one man talking.
Exxon Posts The Highest Profit Ever By Any U.S. Company In Any Industry, But It's Not Enough
@nycaviation: Exactly. It's a very large profit as an absolute number, but not very impressive as a profit margin.
Oil! Airlines Issue Open Letter Asking You To Help Them Lobby Congress
@Mr_Human:
But man, I need to blame somebody! The tricky part is deciding what villain is responsible. Oil companies, speculators, OPEC, the Bush administration, SUV owners, or some combination thereof? I guess I'll select the one I'm already inclined towards, then read some articles that support my decision. Then it's time to express my anger, preferably in some way that isn't too inconvenient.
Can Prayer Lower Gas Prices? These People Think So
@EBone:
If they, like most churches, were praying about the serious issues affecting the world, it wouldn't be a news story. It's only news because it's silly.
Burger King To Offer $185 Burger Made With Wagyu Beef And Cristal Champagne
Looks tasty.
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HD Sunglasses Use The Power Of Stupidity To Increase Real World Resolution
I was entirely certain that this was a spoof until I saw that you could order online.