tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post5244294830269178201..comments2024-02-26T05:51:17.859-05:00Comments on Economic Disconnect: Tyranny of the MinorityEconomicDisconnecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02802078645713106743noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-90703466101258147392008-05-10T23:09:00.000-04:002008-05-10T23:09:00.000-04:00I am so sorry folks, but I bought a GAS grill toda...I am so sorry folks, but I bought a GAS grill today. I just do not have time most nights for charcoal and the setup needed. I have read a few articles that use mesquite chips wrapped in aluminum foil for the smokey flavor, so that is what I will try. Thanks for all the comments, I will have a post Sunday night!!EconomicDisconnecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02802078645713106743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-13528858330524205782008-05-10T21:07:00.000-04:002008-05-10T21:07:00.000-04:00An oil-addicted ex-superpower http://www.atimes.c...An oil-addicted ex-superpower <BR/> <BR/>http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Global<BR/>_Economy/JE10Dj05.html <BR/><BR/>Pretty well sums it up and we're a broke one at that.<BR/><BR/>KevinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-17613322284096494642008-05-10T19:47:00.000-04:002008-05-10T19:47:00.000-04:00You are Spot on with your assessment. We are a na...You are Spot on with your assessment. We are a nation of cowards afraid that causing a squawk will hurt ourselves in the pocketbook.My senator Cochran MS is getting tired of hearig from me. I ain't gonna stop util he does the RIGHT THING and that is stop the nonesense about bailouts of any kind!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859945253164132903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-69573646977989782222008-05-10T04:59:00.000-04:002008-05-10T04:59:00.000-04:00Some grilling tips.1. You can cook faster with gas...Some grilling tips.<BR/><BR/>1. You can cook faster with gas.<BR/>2. You can cook better tasting food with coals/wood chips.<BR/>3. You will have less time to drink beer if you cook your food quickly.<BR/>4. You will consume more beer waiting for the coals to be just right and hence the food will taste even better.<BR/><BR/>This is a must for charcoal grilling.<BR/><BR/>amazon.com/tag/coal%20starter<BR/><BR/>Lighter fluid is blasphemy. <BR/><BR/>I like hickory chips but then again that's all I have ever used. I run with good old fashioned http://www.kingsford.com<BR/><BR/>Now kittehz r cute.<BR/><BR/>So just a quick show of hands:<BR/><BR/>At what point does hyperinflation become apparent? $4 gas? $5 gas? Or when it costs as much per gallon as I get paid per hour. Note it's almost half way there now.<BR/><BR/>G<BR/><BR/>PS: Have a good weekend and grill a steak for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-38066806041962381282008-05-10T02:01:00.000-04:002008-05-10T02:01:00.000-04:00When does the Majority finally figure out A New In...When does the Majority finally figure out A New Inflationary Epoch<BR/><BR/>http://www.prudentbear.com/index.php/CreditBubbleBulletinHome<BR/><BR/>Hope it doesn't come to hyperinflation but with what is going on I think it just might. Hunkered down on the farm.<BR/><BR/>KevinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-6387330925741887042008-05-10T00:51:00.000-04:002008-05-10T00:51:00.000-04:00Sorry, I experienced a computer shut down. Anyway,...Sorry, I experienced a computer shut down. Anyway, I live in deep South Texas, about 10 miles from the Mexican border. Originally I am from San Antonio though.<BR/><BR/>Never worry about the clean up of a charcoal grill. It's worth it. The steak is all. There is nothing better than a thick, juicy, tender, succulent steak grilled over a charcoal and mesquite wood fire. Nothing. What is a few minutes of cleaning up compared to the best dinner possible? Not much in my mind.<BR/><BR/>Rest assured I will keep reading. I check your blog every night, and I have yet to be disappointed with your insight.<BR/><BR/>But I will quibble with you over terms. Above you mentioned that a house is an asset. This is not correct, at least by my definition.<BR/><BR/>An asset generates income. A liability generates expenses. By this definition, the house you live in cannot be an asset--it does not generate income. More accurately it is a capital savings (equity) account with expenses (taxes, utilities, maintenance, insurance). An investment property may be an asset, but only if the rent income exceeds the expenses associated with ownership, thereby generating a profit.<BR/><BR/>I argue with economists about this all the time. They seem to think that an asset is anything of value. But value is not income. I find it incredible how many educated people cannot understand the distinction.GawainsGhosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16719480047404817864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-52369264684464509432008-05-09T23:35:00.000-04:002008-05-09T23:35:00.000-04:00Arlington is about a 13 hour drive from where I am...Arlington is about a 13 hour drive from where I am now. I live in deepGawainsGhosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16719480047404817864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-63275965880720707732008-05-09T22:51:00.000-04:002008-05-09T22:51:00.000-04:00Sir Gawain,I appreciate your suggestions. Mesquit...Sir Gawain,<BR/>I appreciate your suggestions. Mesquite chips are actually very common up here in the yankee country of massachusetts. I REALLY want a charcoal grill, but the cleanup will be a hassle. I don't know, maybe I will just go for it, you are right about grilling steaks on charcoal, nuthin like it. What part of Texas are you from? I once visited the Arlington area and had dinner at a SALTGRASS steakhouse which was amazing! thanks for leaving a comment, please keep reading.<BR/><BR/>CreditSavy,<BR/>I love that cat picture too, thanks for stopping in~!EconomicDisconnecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02802078645713106743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-68789518830530040642008-05-09T21:45:00.000-04:002008-05-09T21:45:00.000-04:00mortgage cat picture is pretty goodcredit repairmortgage cat picture is pretty good<BR/><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.getcreditsavy.com" REL="nofollow">credit repair</A>Weight Loss Warriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171923681280519981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-83908508001309744982008-05-09T20:57:00.000-04:002008-05-09T20:57:00.000-04:00GYC, I have been a fequent reader of your blog, be...GYC, I have been a fequent reader of your blog, because I like your perspective and you always have something interesting to say. But I have never made a comment until today.<BR/><BR/>As far as steaks go, you're absolutely right, nothing beats charcoal. But you have to throw in some mesquite wood. I don't know how easy that is to find way up in there in the great northeast, but down here in south Texas, nobody grills without it. Mesquite gives the meat a smoky, outdoor flavor that no other wood provides. It's far better than hickory or anything else.<BR/><BR/>As to grills, I recommend a Char-Griller. I got mine at the local HEB grocery (not sure they have those outside of Texas), but I'm pretty sure you could find one at Wal-Mart. It's not much, just an outdoor griller/smoker, but it is made of cast iron and does have a wood shelf on the side. What I like most about it is that it cost about $60.<BR/><BR/>I'm not much for expensive grills, because it's not the pit but the fire that makes for a great steak. Charcoal and mesquite make for the best, even on a cheap pit.<BR/><BR/>Besides, the money I saved on the grill I get to spend on the meat. I highly recommend Omaha Steaks. I love them. Their t-bones, bone-in sirloins and bone-in ribeyes are to die for, especially with their seasoning salt. In fact, everything they sell is delicious, but their pork chops, potatoes au gratin and pepper jack risotto cakes are exceptionally good. And their Private Reserve steaks, while expensive, are out of this world. Plus if you sign up for their emails, they will notify you when they have a 60% off sitewide sale. That's when I stock up.<BR/><BR/>I live in a small condo and drive an old truck. I don't get out much, but I eat like a king every night. To me, that's living.<BR/><BR/>Good luck in your grill search. Try to find some mesquite wood. And don't pass on Omaha Steaks. You won't regret it.GawainsGhosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16719480047404817864noreply@blogger.com