Monthly Archives: January 2009

Oil and Steel – Strike is Imminent!

Posted on January 30, 2009 by OneMom

U.S. Oil Refinery Workers Set to Strike! (read update for February 3, 2009, HERE) Over 100,000 workers in the United States learned this week they are losing their jobs, but 30,000 United Steel Workers who work for oil refineries in … Continue reading →

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Three Trucks and a Forklift

Posted on January 29, 2009 by OneMom

We live on a private road that is rarely cared for in the winter. Our house is at the bottom of two hills. Last night a pickup truck attempted to get up the steepest hill, rolled back down and ended … Continue reading →

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"Most Irresponsible Blabbermouth in the World"

Posted on January 28, 2009 by OneMom

Former President Jimmy Carter referred today to Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as the “most irresponsible blabbermouth in the world“. This was in response to Ahmadinejad’s request that President Obama apologize for US Crimes against Iran. I have a list of … Continue reading →

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647 Pages

Posted on January 28, 2009 by OneMom

Have you read the 647 page document that details what the federal government wants to do with your money? Probably not, but you might want to at least scan it (even that’s more than what some lawmakers have done). Click … Continue reading →

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Citigroup grounded

Posted on January 27, 2009 by OneMom

Score one for the Obama administration. Yesterday it was reported that Citigroup was purchasing a $50 million luxury jet from France (12 people could fly in “comfort”). President Obama’s administration contacted Citigroup executives and told them to “fix this”. Today, … Continue reading →

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