The Old Man


America’s Addiction to Debt

America’s Addiction to Debt Finally Crashes the System. Market evangelists created the wreckage, but ordinary working people will bear the greatest burden. I’ve been saying this for a while now. John Ince has an interesting article you might like to read at AlterNet.org.
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Joseph Giambra gets probation

I have to agree with this decision. Joe was a victim of a long standing tradition in Buffalo. This kind of stuff has been going on for a long time and has been one of the main reasons that the city is in such disarray. Everybody’s scratching everybody’s back. Patronage jobs have been the norm.
It’s [...]

Pres. George Bush nominates Mukasey for AG

So “Georgie” picked Michael Mukasey for U.S. Attorney General. The Democrats will more than likely approve this nomination. Let’s not look at this as being a sign of bipartisan cooperation. Mukasey will pass the test because he has a good track record of following the rule of law in past decisions as a judge and [...]

Bushit - George Bush “Spinnin’”

You’ve got to be kidding!
Don’t get me wrong. I support our Troops 100%.
I’m a veteran myself.
We didn’t hear anything different from our Leader last night than what we’ve been hearing all along. “Sacrifice’s must be made…”

Playin' Chicken in Buffalo, NY

Playin’ Chicken in Buffalo, NY

You gotta love Chicken Wings. “Buffalo Wings” that is. It’s hard to believe that these tasty little treats have grown into such a sensation. Nearly every celebrity that visits Buffalo makes sure that an order of “wings” is part of their itinerary.
500,000 wings can’t be wrong. That’s how many chicken wings were consumed at the [...]