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Wounded Cop Update
Rochester police Officer Anthony DiPonzio went to visit his parents in the family’s Greece home for the first time over the weekend. DiPonzio spent several hours visiting with family and friends on Saturday and Sunday, Officer LaRon Singletary said today. “Anthony is doing well and remains in good spirits,” Singletary said today. “His rehabilitation efforts are coming along smoothly.” DiPonzio is recovering at Unity Health System’s Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit and faces up to a year of rehabilitation. He has regular physical therapy sessions and continues to walk at a slow pace with a cane and assistance from a therapist, Singletary said today. Each day, officers, family and friends come to the hospital to see DiPonzio.
Socialists Need "Kid Gloves"
[DEFINITION OF A SOCIALIST: Socialists mainly share the belief that capitalism unfairly concentrates power and wealth among a small segment of society that controls capital and creates an unequal society. All socialists advocate the creation of an egalitarian[equal social,economic,political and civil rights for all] society, in which wealth and power are distributed more evenly, although there is considerable disagreement among socialists over how, and to what extent this could be achieved. Socialism is not a discrete philosophy of fixed doctrine and program; its branches advocate a degree of social interventionism and economic rationalization, sometimes opposing each other. Another dividing feature of the socialist movement is the split on how a socialist economy should be established between the reformists and the revolutionaries.]The Fluffer spoke in a 35-minute interview with NY Times reporter Jeff Zeleny, aboard Air Farce One on Friday afternoon as he traveled from Columbus, Ohio to Andrews Air Force Base-one question: Q. The first six weeks have given people a glimpse of your spending priorities. Are you a socialist as some people have suggested? A. "You know, let’s take a look at the budget–the answer would be no. The answer would be no,” he said, laughing for a moment before defending his administration for “making some very tough choices” on the budget. As the interview progressed, the Fluffer never returned to the question. [When he called, he said he had been thinking about it as he boarded the helicopter taking him back to the White House [He called the reporter to whine that he'd EVEN been asked that question]. “It was hard for me to believe that you were entirely serious about that socialist question,” The Fluffer said from the Oval Office. When he called, he said he had been thinking about the question as he boarded the helicopter taking him back to the White House. He then dismissed the criticism, saying the large-scale government intervention in the markets and the expansion of social welfare programs had begun under his Republican predecessor.
[Hey, "Fluff...."{-I've been writing about you so long, I feel we're on more personal terms-} "Hey, Fluff...," I think ya'gotta check the ol' Funk and Wagnalls again..... THEN you'll find you're definitely a socialist!! You gotta be goofy [sorry, Mr Disney!!] to think that after re-distributing about $1,500,000,000{Trln} of borrowed money, THAT OUR GRANDCHILDREN HAVE TO PAY BACK, you're NOT a socialist!?!? There's one plus that came out in the interview..... You're still maintaining the Socialist Democrat policy of "blaming the other guy!!!"]
Sorry, Mister Buffett.....
[Sorry, Mr Buffett.... I'm confused!! If the current ruling class is wrong, why must we support their failing or failed policies? Economically speaking, you're probably the smartest guy on the planet. That being said, when have you yourself, ever seen or read of an individual or a government "spend itself back to prosperity?" One can have great respect for the office, but vehemently oppose the policies therefrom!! To have a Commander-in-Chief of the 'economic war' we must first have a CIC that has had at least ONE ORIGINAL THOUGHT!! The drivel spouted by "The Fluffer" is nothing more than that-written by his handlers!! In hindsight, some of your investments appear to have been poor choices-are you expecting a "bailout?" I didn't doubt it. In that light, why should we, our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren be expected to bailout others who made equally poor choices {albeit, a lesser scale!}? What you and I can agree on though, is your stance as a negative force to most of The Fluffer's policies, plans and programs!! I've often thought Fluff' is the most educated dunce on the planet-you seem to agree!! Given your negative comments on CNBC concerning the Fluffer's plans on "cap-and-trade, card-check, coal industry policies and planned changes to the education system." **Note:*** The Fluffer has even added income into his budget from "Cap-And-Trade;" a program that has neither been considered in, or voted on, by the Congress!! Kinda'a' presumptive prick, ain'ee??] OMAHA, Neb.–Billionaire Warren Buffett said unemployment will likely climb a lot higher depending upon how effective the nation's policies are, but he remains optimistic over the long term. Buffett said the nation's leaders need to support the Fluffer's efforts to repair the economy because fear is dominating Americans' behavior and the economy has basically followed the worst-case scenario he envisioned. "It's fallen off a cliff," Buffett said Monday during a live appearance on CNBC. "Not only has the economy slowed down a lot, but people have really changed their habits like I haven't seen." Buffett said the changes are reflected in the results of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s subsidiaries. He said Berkshire's jewelry companies have suffered, but more people have been willing to switch to Geico to save money on car insurance. He predicted that unemployment will likely climb a lot higher before the recession is done, but he also reiterated his optimistic long-term view: "Everything will be all right. We do have the greatest economic machine that's ever been created." Fear and confusion have been driving consumer and investor behavior in recent months, Buffett said. The nation's leaders need to clear up the confusion before anyone will become more confident, and he said all 535 members of Congress should stop the partisan bickering about solutions. Buffett said he believes patriotic Republicans and Democrats will realize the nation is engaged in an economic war. "What is required is a commander in chief that's looked at like a commander in chief in a time of war," Buffett said. Whatever the government does to help the economy will likely benefit some people who made poor financial decisions, but Buffett said Americans should realize that everyone is in the same boat. "The people that behaved well are no doubt going to find themselves taking care of the people who didn't behave well," Buffett said. A little over a week ago, Buffett released his annual letter to shareholders describing the worst of his 44 years at the helm of Berkshire. The Omaha, Neb.-based company reported sharply lower profit because of its largely unrealized $7.5 billion investment and derivative losses. Buffett stands by his overall advice that over time owning stocks will be better than so-called safe investments. "Overall, equities are going to do far better than U.S. government bonds at these prices," he said. Buffett said he doesn't regret investing $8 billion of Berkshire's money in investment bank Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and conglomerate General Electric Co. last fall. Both companies gave Berkshire preferred shares paying 10 percent interest that Buffett said he doesn't think he could get now. Berkshire owns a diverse mix of more than 60 companies, including insurance, furniture, carpet, jewelry, restaurants and utility businesses. And it has major investments in such companies as Wells Fargo & Co. and Coca-Cola Co.
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