Tuesday Quick Hits

Your tax dollars at work...Chrysler recently ran a few full page ads in the Wall Street Journal and USA Today to "thank" Americans for their recent (non-voluntary) "investment" in their company. An ad like this in the WSJ costs about $200,000 and in USA Today at least $100,000.  Ahh, I love the smell of bailout in the morning.

You know it's late December in Iowa when the Democrats start thinking of new ways to tax us.  According to the Des Moines Register, the Iowa legislature will consider allowing cities to impose an income tax.  I feel a rant coming on.

Collin Darrah rolled over for the first time.  There was much rejoicing.  

Here's another idea for the Iowa legislature - in Oregon, more fuel efficient vehicles have led to a reduction in gas tax revenue.  So now they're going to install a GPS in cars so that they can tax people by the miles they drive.  1.2 cents per mile.  What happens when people drive less?

Looks like Barry is going to fiscally stimulate us with between $850 billion and $1 trillion.  The Iowa Blog Cabin's investment advice:  invest long in printing press and green ink manufacturers.

Sarah Palin's daughter gave birth to a kid named Tripp.  Still not sure if that is a boy or girl's name.

And finally, "Yes We Can:  The Barack Obama Story"  is now available on DVD through the NBC store (vomit bag not included).  Get your copy today, snuggle up with that special someone and hope for a better new year.