Comments on: French Fries Anyone?

By: fightingbluehen

fightingbluehen — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:01:30 +0000

I like the idea of a french fry vending machine.
The problem with these guys machine is that it is designed for inside use only. If i have to go inside to get fries i may as well go to McDonalds or the like.

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:21:58 +0000

Thanks to the welfare state, governmental over-regulation, printed ‘money,’ military adventurism and the high taxes necessary to perpetuate the above, industry is nearing extinction, capital is fleeing, cities and crumbling, real incomes are stagnating and the nation is bankrupt.

Thanks, Big-Government.

By: think123

think123 — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:41:17 +0000

Where does the SBA fit into this? The U.S. Small Business Administration rooted way back to Herbert Hoover, then made law in 1953 by President Eisenhower. 1955 State of the Union Address President Eisenhower:
“The prosperity of our small business enterprises is an
indispensable element in the maintenance of our economic strength. Creation of the Small Business Administration and recently enacted tax laws facilitating small business expansion are but two of many important steps we have taken to encourage our smaller enterprises. I recommend that the Congress extend the Small Business Act of 1953 which is due to expire next June. We come now to the third great purpose of our government–its concern for the health, productivity and well-being of all our people.”

“Every citizen wants to give full expression to his God-given talents and abilities and to have the recognition and respect accorded under our religious and political traditions. Americans also want a good material standard of living–not simply to accumulate possessions, but to fulfill a legitimate aspiration for an environment in which their families may live meaningful and happy lives. Our people are committed, therefore, to the creation and preservation of opportunity for every citizen to lead a more rewarding life. They are equally committed to the alleviation of misfortune and distress among their fellow citizens.”

“The aspirations of most of our people can best be fulfilled through their own enterprise and initiative, without government interference. This Administration, therefore, follows two simple rules: first, the Federal Government should perform an essential task only when it cannot otherwise be adequately performed; and second, in performing that task, our government must not impair the self-respect, freedom and incentive of the individual. So long as these two rules are observed, the government can fully meet its obligation without creating a dependent population or a domineering bureaucracy.”

During the past two years, notable advances were made in these functions of government. Protection of old-age and survivors’ insurance was extended to an additional ten million of our people, and the benefits were substantially increased. Legislation was enacted to provide unemployment insurance protection to some four million additional Americans.” . . . .

President Eisenhower frequently talked about the value of hope as well as the need for change. Faith, hope, and charity are also the words designating the three key Christian virtues mentioned in Apostle Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 13:13). Hope and change are bedrock American principles. The very foundation of who we are. Let us not mock our Christian values as a way to satisfy our political ambitions.

By: Rick

Rick — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:22:13 +0000

Legalized theft; that is our government’s primary function.

“Call ‘The Scooter Store’ today!”

By: Mike Protack

Mike Protack — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:17:45 +0000

The larger question of the role of the government needs to be addressed. The role should be one of providing stability and a framework which rewards and encourages innovation, entrepreneurs and hard work.
Too much government effort is focused on ‘fairness’ which is a laudable goal bit totally unrealistic.
I supported in the 2008 race focusing a very small part of the Delaware State Pension fund (less than 5%) on local/regional business.Not picking winners and losers but real money to real efforts here in this area.

Mike Protack

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By: Tim J

Tim J — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:48:54 +0000

In terms of this blog article I have to say I’d much rather have a French fry than a Delaware fry. I prefer to pay for my food one time and one time only. (Though I realize that it is rarely posible anymore.) I think it is regretable that our state can be extorted by a fry machine company.

We should be bringing companies and industries to the state through policies that are good for business, not through cash payouts.