From Zerohedge

http://www.zerohedge.com/contributed/giant-sucking-sound-california

Big government assholes need to get a clue about the principles that made this country great.

Read the post at Zero Hedge.

Are there any other candidates for President, including the current office holder, that have a clearer and more consistent message than Ron Paul? He’s the only non-political politician that is running. The only small, limited government, individual liberty promoter among the bunch, including Obama. If you ever want to live your life without the government up your ass, listen to this man.

Well-paid professionals are contributing to U.S. economy’s demise

Here’s a pretty good summary of what ails us. I’m not 100% sure the reasons provided are accurate, but I generally agree with the premise that the U.S. is rotting from the inside-out. As we continue to look to government institutions instead of ourselves for solutions to these problems, the rot will continue.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/american-privilege-rots-an-empire-from-within-2011-12-11?pagenumber=1