If it is a no fee card, and you pay off the balance every month, where's the overcharge to the card user? The money for the reward comes from the amount charged to the merchants who accept the card. Those charges are, in turn passed along to all the merchant's customers. So, in effect, the rewards are being subsidized by all the other customers who don't use the rewards cards (i.e. those that follow Dave's advice).

Ann says multiple times that Romney accomplished a balanced budget in Mass without raising taxes, but then concludes with a final sentence that says "he increased user fees for government services". Same thing just a different name.

cont'd 5. Teaching Math In 1990s A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the preservation of our woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of $20. What do you think of this way of making a living? Topic for class participation after answering the question: How did the birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down their homes? (There are no wrong answers, and if you feel like crying, it's ok.) 6. Teaching Math In 2000’s Un hachero vende una carretada de madera para $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?

1. Teaching Math In 1950s A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit ? 2. Teaching Math In 1960s A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100 His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit? 3. Teaching Math In 1970s A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit? 4. Teaching Math In 1980s A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20. 5. Teaching Math In 1990s A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the...

Ok - send me the bill. I'll pay $40 / month for national security - as long as I can ignore the $3 / month bill for the Dept of Education, the $5 / month bill from the EPA, the $6 / month bill from HHS to buy health insurance for everyone else, the $2 / month bill from the new Consumer Finance Agency, the $12 / month bill for Federal Bailouts etc. etc. etc.

Ok - send me the bill. I'll pay $40 / month for national security - as long as I can ignore the $3 / month bill for the Dept of Education, the $5 / month bill from the EPA, the $6 / month bill from HHS to buy health insurance for everyone else, the $2 / month bill from the new Consumer Finance Agency, the $12 / month bill for Federal Bailouts etc. etc. etc.

You'd have to repeal the First Amendment before you could enact your 28th. Something about a right to peaceably assemble and petition government??

You can put lipstick on a pig . . .

Pundits keep repeating the poll results showing that Congress has a 12% approval rating as if that means anything, There are 532 members of Congress for which my approval or disapproval means absolutely nothing. We must have multiple instances of "my congressman is doing a great job - it's your congressman that's a moron" - otherwise why is the reelection rate so high?

Dr. Paul would have a lot more clout and influence on the outcome of the election if he would answer the 3rd Party Question differently. He should respond that whether or not he will run as a third party candidate will depend entirely on how much of his limited-government-agenda the Republican party's nominee implements.