When you’re really rich, it doesn’t matter who’s president.

Posted on October 30, 2008 - Filed Under Barack Obama, Joe the Plumber, Politics, Wealth | 3 Comments

Click here to listen to the broadcast of You Tell Me on Newstalk 600 KTBB, Friday, Oct. 31, 2008. I was at a gathering on Saturday in Dallas in the brand new home of a couple that is somewhat close to me. When I describe the home, don’t draw any conclusions about me. Though they [...]

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Leave the spreading of the wealth to us, Senator.

Posted on October 23, 2008 - Filed Under Joe the Plumber, Taxes | 2 Comments

Click here to listen to the broadcast of You Tell Me on Newstalk 600 KTBB, Friday, October 24, 2008. On the slim chance that John McCain wins this election – let me rephrase that – on the slim chance that John McCain doesn’t defeat himself in this election, he will need to invite Joe Wurzelbacher [...]

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It’s time to be scared straight.

Posted on October 16, 2008 - Filed Under Financial Crisis, Society, Taxes | 2 Comments

Let’s pick a middle class home in Tyler at random and eavesdrop on the conversation taking place inside between husband and wife. HIM: “Honey, we need to rein it in. We talk about it every year before the holiday season begins and we promise that we’re going to keep a lid on things at Christmas [...]

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At least Howard Beale knew who to be mad at.

Posted on October 9, 2008 - Filed Under Financial Crisis | You Tell Me (Comment)

Click here to listen to the broadcast of You Tell Me on Newstalk 600 KTBB, Friday, October 10, 2008. “I’m mad as hell, and I”m not going to take it anymore.” Peter Finch as Howard Beale “Network” 1976 If you’re not mad as hell, you’re not paying attention. And even those of you who are [...]

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