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The big question pertaining to the economy among the YouThinkWhat staff is, “Why is the government forcing the auto industry to be accountable for the taxpayer dollars it has received, but the banks have been allowed to do whatever they wish with the corporate welfare money they’ve been given?”

We have had much discussion about the disparity of treatment of two industries.  The chief executives in both the banking and the auto industries have made major mistakes in handling the money. Poor decisions abound.

We offer our explanation of the reason for the different treatment of the two major businesses. (more…)

“To establish the Food Safety Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services to protect the public health by preventing food borne illness, ensuring the safety of food, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from
intentional contamination, and for other purposes.”

H. R. 875 proposed February 4, 2009 to be enacted by the United States House of Representatives and the Senate.

Read the proposed “Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009” here.

This seemingly innocuous proposed bill, also known as the  “Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009”, has started a firestorm of controversy among many American citizens who are proponents of organic gardening.

The federal legislative bodies are in a rush to get this bill passed. It is has the support by major chemical companies such as ADM, Monsanto and about thirty other companies with a vested interest in making sure the nation continues to use the petroleum based fertilizers and growth chemicals already in use. Chemicals that have over a period of years have contributed to the erosion of the public health. (more…)

We have notice a distressing trend in the reporting of news in the United States. That trend is to report gossipy news stories about our leaders and politicians. The reporting goes beyond trivia about tee vee and movie stars.  The mayors of major cities, governors and senators are the focus of news stories that only serve to distract the public from the real news. (more…)

The always cool, always affable and competent actor, director Patrick McGoohan has died. Read here for details of his life and demise.

Congratulations to cub reporter Damon Weaver! The young Florida elementary school cub reporter has received press credentials from the official Inaugural Committee for the historic inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama on January 20, 2009 in Washington, D.C.  (more…)

According to reports from New York City President-elect Barack Obama is on his way to the big screen, thanks to a deal between MSNBC and Screenvision that will put the news channel’s inaugural coverage in 27 theaters around the country.

Free tickets are being handed out via MSNBC.com to see the inauguration and parade from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ET at the 27 theaters run by 11 exhibitor partners in 21 markets. Midday Tuesday isn’t necessarily a big movie time, so it helps to fill the theater — and boost popcorn and soda sales — at a time when it’s not usually busy. (more…)

Today is the day we celebrate all the blessings we have received. We celebrate all the blessings we will receive as well.

We remember the first thanksgiving and how the settlers from across the sea were fortunate to have survived with the help of the native people. At that first thanksgiving feast they were all grateful.

Today in 21st Century America  we celebrate that wonderful event with parades, floats, balloons, and football contests.

We honor our parents and families, our neighbors, our friends and co-workers. We honor our loyal YouThinkWhat readers and thank you for your continued support. We are grateful for being alive today.

Let us be the first to wish you, everyone, the happiest of holiday seasons.

Everyone who owns and uses a Blackberry knows they can not live without this hand held device. They use them in the bedroom, they check their emails before sleeping and the first thing when they wake up, even before washing their faces or brushing their teeth! (more…)

Read the latest on singer Jennifer Hudson, actor Samuel L. Jackson, director Spike Lee and President-elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle.

Last night more than thirty million Americans watched nearly wall-to-wall network and cable television coverage of Senator Barack Obama’s closing argument for the 2008 presidential campaign. Critics describe the historic event as a tremendous success because the emphasis in the commercial is on the issues of the campaign.

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