How to Explain McCain and Obama Economics to an 11 Year Old

bmassey — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:56:49 -0500

How do you explain the differences between the McCain and the Obama economic plans in a way that an 11 year old will understand? Well, my 11 year old had got the assignment to do just that.

I was embarrassed by what we found on the sites of the two Presidential candidates themselves.

Other sources were equally as skewed toward one or the other.

Panhandling - Sign me up.

LakeMichigan — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:31:54 -0500

It is ridiculous to watch the majority of panhandlers here in Austin. I know, I know, some have severe mental health problems, drug issues, treated bad as children, blah, blah, blah. But just SOME. Trust me, I have seen them answering cell phones, park cars to get to their spot, and more. These people have decided that this is their JOB. Their source of income. It is embarrassing. But, it is the fault of the people that stop and hand out cash. You are encouraging it. If one car every three lights gives a dollar, that equals $20 an h