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Wal-Mart cuts toy prices, kicks off holiday shopping early

Wal-Mart Stores has started the holiday party early by dropping prices on an assortment of products in the toy aisles.

Although massive toy recalls have been (and continue to be) in the news, perhaps Wal-Mart wants the public to forget about all that and come on in for some three-months-in-advance savings on those holiday toys.

Well of course they have cut prices. How else do you move all that Chinese junk off your shelves? Wal Mart probably figures by the time they are recalled most will have been broken and thrown away so no refunds necessary.

Cha-ching $$$$$$$$$$$$

Load those little children up with lead paint.




Have you ever noticed how some politicians know how to get to the voters?

Pet the dog, kiss the babies and promise things you think a lot of voters want to hear.

Of course the voters that think those ideas are great don't realize how much a free thing costs.

Tax and spend:

Clinton: $5,000 for Every U.S. Baby

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday that every child born in the United States should get a $5,000 "baby bond" from the government to help pay for future costs of college or buying a home.

Clinton, her party's front-runner in the 2008 race, made the suggestion during a forum hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus.

"I like the idea of giving every baby born in America a $5,000 account that will grow over time, so that when that young person turns 18 if they have finished high school they will be able to access it to go to college or maybe they will be able to make that down payment on their first home," she said.

The New York senator did not offer any estimate of the total cost of such a program or how she would pay for it. Approximately 4 million babies are born each year in the United States.

Clinton said such an account program would help Americans get back to the tradition of savings that she remembers as a child, and has become harder to accomplish in the face of rising college and housing costs.

She argued that wealthy people "get to have all kinds of tax incentives to save, but most people can't afford to do that."

"I think it's a wonderful idea," said Rep. Stephanie Stubbs Jones, an Ohio Democrat who attended the event and has already endorsed Clinton. "Every child born in the United States today owes $27,000 on the national debt, why not let them come get $5,000 to grow until their 18?"

Fiscal responsibility? Heck no, tax 'em more!!

Approximately 4 million babies are born each year in the United States and the Government will find that money where?

Did you pay attention when you read the article? She said that "every child born in the United States should get a $5,000 "baby bond" from the government". Not every child born to an American citizen, just every child born in the United States.
Push 2 for free money!!

Mucho Dinero Amigos, Muchas Gracias President Clinton.

I like the idea of giving every baby boomer in America a $5,000 account that will come in handy right now!!!

I attended a small town High School many years ago and my math skills have faded a little bit so maybe someone can help me out with Hillary's math.

If purchased today, a $5,000 "baby bond" will be worth how much in 18 years?

In 18 years by normal inflation the rising college and housing costs will increase how much?

After I read about her idea I checked into a Holiday Inn Express for a one night stay and I learned the difference between the rising college and housing costs will outdistance the amount the $5,000 "baby bond" will earn.

Oh, but it sounds good though.

Free cake and ice cream sound good too!!

OK that's going to be it for a while.

My wife of 31 years (as of yesterday) and I are going in search of some big trees, an ocean, good food and of course a store or two. So as not be rushed while getting ready, I am going to stop the blog until after October 14th.

I know, I know it will be missed!