Once again it’s Thursday. This week we’ll just stick to some of our pet peeves. You know, those things that get us to grab the remote and change the channel when we hear the newscasters start talking about them. That being said, here’s a few of ours.
I’m getting tired of this administration telling us we have to go “green” to prevent global warming. And at a time when new car sales are at a 25 year low this administration decided to take over the auto industry. I am axiously awaiting the debut of the 2012 Obama Motors electric Hopemobile.
Speaking of cars and government, it seems the government wants to put the ‘cash for clunkers’ bill back on the table. This go-round they want to up payment to $3500-$4500 instead of $2500 if the clunkee buys a more-fuel-efficient vehicle. Once again SEMA will be there when they drop this mess on the table. This program hasn’t worked in California and now they want to nationalize it? This sort of nonsense has to stop. Find another way to peddle your carbon credits.
Talking about government we can’t leave out the swine flu, or H1N1 virus if you prefer. Why is the current administration acting like Chicken Little on this issue? Some are calling it a pandemic, some Governors want to issue medical emergencies, the Vice President even advised against travel. Seems like a lot of hype to me.
What about high prescription drug costs? The Pharmaceutical industry has a really high markup that nobody seems able to get the facts on. Then add to that the difference in price between Pharmacies and it makes it hard to tell if we’re getting anywheres near a fair shake. One study done in Detroit found a one-month supply of Fluoxetine HCL (generic Prozac) ran from a high of $92.24 to a low of $9.69 within the city. Snopes has that story here.
I’ve said since the beginning I’m not against gay marriage. It goes against the way I was taught growing up, but I’ve always felt what goes on behind closed doors is not my problem. That has blown up in my face with the onslaught of media coverage of numerous gay weddings. I have nothing against the televising of a classy ceremony.
I do have a problem with the video coverage of the bride kissing the bride or the groom kissing the groom or however it goes. Get a room.
I’ve heard from a lot of people about Insurance Companies being slow to pay lately. Since the wife’s knee replacement surgery we have first hand knowledge of the problem. Her operation was March 3rd and the Insurance Company is still giving us a runaround. They don’t hesitate to call about 10 days before the premium is due and threaten to
terminate coverage if it isn’t paid on time so what’s their excuse. I guess that’s a one-way street.
Comments are always welcome.