Recent content by the Colonel

Touche'! I forgot you're from Norway. LOL!

Good points, but your study (although indicating that overall costs may be increasing [and are those real dollars adjusted for inflation]) does not mention who is paying for those costs. So, my point could still be valid that private insurance rates have dropped dramatically. Simply from my...

Wow! I really enjoyed your outside perspective! I have no studies to back my statements, but I do know from history that through the manner in which this country became independent and the manner in which we settled the country caused an interesting work ethic/culture. In the Midwest where...

This is a really good point. I do know that Americans are known for ingenuity, and I think our society/culture gives a LOT of leeway for employees to come up with new ways of doing things (i.e. doing it better). In my studies in my MBA program, it's very apparent that the type of...

You know, it still amazes me that Americans hold a top position in productivity despite the usual image of fat, lazy Americans who think most jobs are beneath them. I know it amazes me because I've seen Americans work, and sometimes it ain't perty. :sorry: On the other hand, I've seen...

Lately as in the last 2 years? LOL! I left CF when things started getting really, um, dicey. But, I thought I'd poke my head in and see what's going on. Wow, what a different look. It's nice to see some level heads still exist from yesteryear (e.g. you). I'm glad to see you around, even if...

Oh, oops. I guess I should have read the article. :sorry: LOL. Hey, glad to hear you're doing well. ;)

I think I may have agreed with you a couple of years ago, but the last couple of years have seen such an increase in medical insurance competition that rates have come WAY down. Ever try to get private medical insurance 5 years ago? Expect to pay $500 per month for simple catastrophic...

No way, Jose'. Although, if you'd asked me ten years ago, you would have made me think long and hard (just out of college with $20 grand of debt).

Hello, Voegelin. Perhaps you should modify your broad statement to narrower terms. Perhaps you could modify your statement to "how liberal politicians think". ;)

For the most part, American workers show more productivity simply because they work more hours (yeah, I know, you'd figure the productivity studies would take number of hours worked into account). Now, don't get me wrong; there are plenty of Americans who work very hard. Most of us, though...

Um, no . . . :confused:

Ben & Jerry's New York Superfudge Chunk! And, any Dark Chocolate! :yum:

I'll always be sweet on Alyssa Milano. :blush: Obviously, I chose a more judicious pic of her. :o And, yes, I saw this movie. :sorry:

Oh, man, I've done the factory thing. I was on workman's comp for 3 months for severe tendonitis. :sick: Well, I GOT A NEW JOB! After 9 months of absolutely no doors being opened one inch, I put in a resume over the internet and received a call within 15 minutes! 4 interviews and 3...