Michael J. Bernard - Yahoo! Voices

Better Late Than Never, It's All in an O'Day of Work: COACH's Week 2 Press Conference

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael J. Bernard) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:58:19 EDT

Well, after weeks of media-silence, COACH evaluates the performance of his Niteliters and gives his thoughts on how The Spring is progressing.

Contributor: Michael J. Bernard
Published: Apr 23, 2009

Freddie Mac Chief Financial Officer Commits Suicide

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael J. Bernard) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:23:31 EDT

David Kellerman, a 16 Year Veteran With The Company, Had Lost Considerable Weight Since Being Appointed CFO In September.

Contributor: Michael J. Bernard
Published: Apr 22, 2009

Rutland Vermont Board of Aldermen Denies Tax Day Tea Party Permit

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael J. Bernard) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:07:46 EDT

In Rutland, Vermont, a Tax Day Tea Party has been scheduled, and a permit issued by the Department of Parks and Recreation--so why did the Board of Aldermen review, vote, and deny the permit?

Contributor: Michael J. Bernard
Published: Apr 07, 2009

COACH's Remarks Following Chipper Jones' Opening Night Performance

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael J. Bernard) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:53:22 EDT

COACH's thoughts on Chipper Jones' opening night performance, as reported from Club La Villa in Panama City Beach, Florida.

Contributor: Michael J. Bernard
Published: Apr 06, 2009

The NiteLiters Prepare for Fantasy Baseball Season

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael J. Bernard) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:38:22 EDT

While I arrived late for the Live Draft, my AC Fantasy Baseball Team, the NiteLiters, are scrambling to recover from the botched draft and put ourselves in a position to compete in a veteran-heavy league.

Contributor: Michael J. Bernard
Published: Apr 01, 2009

It's Not Even His Job

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael J. Bernard) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:35:45 EDT

While President Barack Obama has tasked himself with "creating or saving 4 million jobs," that is not HIS job, and he should not even put himself in that indefensible position.

Contributor: Michael J. Bernard
Published: Mar 31, 2009

Rep. Bart Gordon Addresses Criticism of Recent European Trip

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael J. Bernard) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:11:22 EDT

Congressman Bart Gordon finally issues official statement regarding criticisms of his recent trip to Europe, which had come under fire from critics as a waste of taxpayer money.

Contributor: Michael J. Bernard
Published: Mar 30, 2009

Let Them Eat Cake: President Obama Living the High Life on the American Taxpayer's Dime

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael J. Bernard) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:26:06 EDT

It has been widely observed that the Obama's are entertaining at the White House more than any previous occupants, but isn't this a massive and lavish waste of taxpayer money?

Contributor: Michael J. Bernard
Published: Mar 30, 2009

The Unseen Duality of Obama's Foreign Policy

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael J. Bernard) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:09:51 EDT

President Obama was elected with a premise of a return to a "Kinder, Gentler" US Foreign Policy, but analysts at the governments of our rivals worldwide see a completely different picture.

Contributor: Michael J. Bernard
Published: Mar 26, 2009

Congressional Tax-Haven Maryland: Indicative of Two Larger Issues

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael J. Bernard) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:54:45 EDT

Two Congressman recently were outed using Maryland Property-Tax exclusions to save on taxes. What more does this reveal about the "Out of Touch" Congress?

Contributor: Michael J. Bernard
Published: Mar 24, 2009

Congresswoman Maxine Waters on Her Relationship with OneUnited

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael J. Bernard) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:21:31 EDT

While OneUnited, a bank that Rep. Maxine Waters and her husband Sidney Williams was heavily involved in, was a recipient of TARP funds, Rep. Waters is quick to point to her long track record on behalf of community and minority-owned banks.

Contributor: Michael J. Bernard
Published: Mar 23, 2009

In Defense of the Employee Free Choice Act, Otherwise Known as "Card Check"

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael J. Bernard) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:01:34 EDT

House Committee on Education and Labor Press Secretary Aaron Albright responds to questions related to what may seem to be contradictions within the debate of the Employee Free Choice Act, otherwise known as "Card Check".

Contributor: Michael J. Bernard
Published: Mar 23, 2009

Employee Free Choice Act, Otherwise Known as "Card Check," Shaping Up to Be Big Fight

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael J. Bernard) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:55:49 EDT

The EFCA Bill, otherwise known as "Card Check", has impassioned supporters and detractors, and pressure is coming down on Congress from both sides of the spectrum. Who will be the winners and losers if it gets passed?

Contributor: Michael J. Bernard
Published: Mar 22, 2009

Is America on the Path to Becoming the Second Weimar Germany?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael J. Bernard) — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 10:54:32 EDT

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernancke's latest "Helicopter Drop" of $1 Trillion new U.S. dollars into the economy presents the latest risk to a hyperinflationary environment.

Contributor: Michael J. Bernard
Published: Mar 21, 2009

The Danger of Chinese Wavering

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael J. Bernard) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:27:45 EDT

China is the single biggest holder of US Treasury Bonds. What would be the ramifications if they were to reverse course and start dumping?

Contributor: Michael J. Bernard
Published: Mar 20, 2009

MIllions of Dollars Embezzeled from the Tennessee Valley Authority

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael J. Bernard) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:45:07 EDT

The TVA, The United States largest public utility, has found that rampant credit card abuse has permeated the organization.

Contributor: Michael J. Bernard
Published: Mar 19, 2009

Congressman Bart Gordon Calls Out NASA Investigator General, but What About His Excesses?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael J. Bernard) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:37:44 EDT

Congressman Bart Gordon of Tennessee calls out Robert "Moose" Cobb, Investigator General of NASA, but what about the congressman's own recent junket on taxpayer dollars?

Contributor: Michael J. Bernard
Published: Mar 18, 2009

Five Online Poetry Journals for Emerging Poets

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael J. Bernard) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:41:50 EDT

There are many quality online journals and websites for emerging and beginning poets to get exposure and increase their profile. Here are some of my favorites.

Contributor: Michael J. Bernard
Published: Mar 18, 2009

Congressman Accused of Badly Managing at Least $7,000 in Taxpayer Money

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael J. Bernard) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:53:18 EDT

Dave Evans issued a statement demanding that Congressman Bart Gordon repay taxpayers $7,250 for federal funds spent last month on the Congressman's personal European vacation.

Contributor: Michael J. Bernard
Published: Mar 17, 2009

Change of Tone: Obama Administration Changes Rhetoric on Economy Again

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael J. Bernard) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:02:42 EDT

President Obama and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner announced plans to aide small business and to increase oversight of TARP management after more revelations cause outrage.

Contributor: Michael J. Bernard
Published: Mar 16, 2009