I suspect people have been making this same basic argument since the 1st century. But here we are today, developing an "app for that". On second thought maybe we have lost it and the US is doomed.

When I go out with "the guys" I feel like a jerk just sitting at a bar drinking. I have no one to talk to and no way to look up the trivia question. Might as well stay home and spend some time with the wife. Or I could get a smart phone and call friends, surf the internet and have a roaring great time not spending time with my friends who are sitting across the table from me. Seriously, it's gotten that bad.

From 1977 and through to the pre-cell phone days I didn't...well forget it. You obviously would get the point.

I'm not sure what the fed did to save my "retirement fund" during the last 4 years. My portfolio is currently off over 31% during this period and maybe without the fed is could be off close to 100%? It's my opinion that no one really understands the US and/or the world economy so basically all economist are economically illiterate . At least "the man" wants a complete audit so we the people know what the fed is doing. But I guess we can stick with what's not working so well. Thanks for your educated opinion. It certainly made me think and do some research.

While I sort "believe" the same thing about Mr. Paul, the other candidates economic practices have proven to be (IMO) insane and archaic also. Maybe we should try Ron Paul's insane and archaic economic style. What can it hurt? 3 years ago, the people voted for hope and change and it chould happen again but with Mr. Paul. Better to try something new and insane than proving we're insane by doing it all over again and again.

3 seconds to open a 46 page PDF in Adobe Reader 9 on my system. Actually on most computers I work with/on, the time to open an Adobe 9 PDF is quite quick. May be bloatware but I think the 3 second wait is rather reasonable. And if I can help others by letting them take over my system due to this exploit, well....forget that part.

The last company I worked for took it one step further. They just stopped communicating. I told the boss I was impressed they actually told me I was laid off.

Right and why the heck do people go to malls in the first place? I thought the only reason was to spend money. So yeah, people who go to malls are being good little customers. Of course this theory doesn't apply to people who go to malls strictly to enjoy the mass of humanity and then these people should just be institutionalized.

Actually I missed the part in the Constitution where I have the right to be a dick. I can now feel all bright and cheery knowing it's my right.

Sorry nospam007. A mistake in business doesn't mean you are stupid and will never be successful. But don't let a boatload of history get in the way of your opinion.

Thanks for the info. Guess it's a little faster than "the notice in my monthly water bill" where they explain there was bad stuff in our drinking water last month. Explains the diarrhea and for that I'm grateful.

I live in a rural town...can you explain the types of information you receive from your county. We're lucky if the city/county website gets updated on a monthly basis.

Of the 50 companies on the list, I've only heard of 21 of them.

Speaking as a single father, putting my daughter though college at the time, I can say the government loan I helped her get was horrible. After the 1st year I managed to pay off that expensive gov loan at a high cost to me and get out of that system. The next system was a massive downsizing of my food budget, fun budget and putting off lots of things I would have like to buy and do in my life. I was making a $35K salary and my daughter worked 15-20 hours a week. 2 years after she graduated from the university, we were both "college expenses" debt free. It was not a pleasant 4 -6 years of my life but I have recovered financially. If I had continued down that Government Loan slippery slope I suspect I'd still be paying off the loans 8 years later. Yeah, I helped my daughter a lot so she would be debt free upon graduation (or there abouts) but I certainly wasn't and still am not a rich man. My point is, the gov loan program was some of the most expensive money I've ever taken. Yes there was government aid in this whole experience...many, many scholarships and grants were applied for and some were awarded. I am extremely grateful for what "the people" of this country contributed to my daughters education.

And just think...in a little over 1 year that intensive form of direct democracy will manifest itself in 50% voter turn out. Yeah I understand voting doesn't change things but Occupy Wall Street will not change things either. Remember, winter is on its way and the protests will die out slowly. Please give me the complete picture of this protest. What exactly do these people want to raise awareness of? I'm unemployed and you're rich so pay more in taxes? And yes I am unemployed. Or is this awareness goal the Bail-out that occurred 2-3 years ago?