http://www.armchairenergist.com Common Sense For Uncommon Times Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:47:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Michael Fidanza is The Armchair Energist. News and commentary Monday through Friday on RFCRadio.com. Michael Fidanza clean Michael Fidanza mike@armchairenergist.com mike@armchairenergist.com (Michael Fidanza) © 2010 Crimson Sky Media Common sense in uncommon times. news,politics,conservative,opinion http://www.armchairenergist.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.armchairenergist.com/category/media/livestream/ http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/24/the-armchair-energist-show-on-livestream/ http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/24/the-armchair-energist-show-on-livestream/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 02:27:44 +0000 TAE http://www.armchairenergist.com/?p=2205 http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/24/the-armchair-energist-show-on-livestream/feed/ 1 http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/23/03-23-2010-tuesdays-show/ http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/23/03-23-2010-tuesdays-show/#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:33:00 +0000 TAE http://www.armchairenergist.com/?p=2192 http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/23/03-23-2010-tuesdays-show/feed/ 0 http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/22/03-22-2010-mondays-show/ http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/22/03-22-2010-mondays-show/#comments Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:38:37 +0000 TAE http://www.armchairenergist.com/?p=2188 http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/22/03-22-2010-mondays-show/feed/ 0 Featured,Livestream,Podcast,RFCRadio Stupak caves. Dems get the votes. The Senate version of Obamacare is ready to be inked by the President. - A contentious year later, the government has spoken. - If you don't care about the bill's passing, then I suggest you don't listen to the podcast. Stupak caves. Dems get the votes. The Senate version of Obamacare is ready to be inked by the President. A contentious year later, the government has spoken. If you don't care about the bill's passing, then I suggest you don't listen to the podcast. However, if you feel that this is a new day and we have the fight of our lives on our hands, join me and let's get busy! Michael Fidanza clean 49:53 http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/22/03-19-2010-fridays-show/ http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/22/03-19-2010-fridays-show/#comments Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:13:28 +0000 TAE http://www.armchairenergist.com/?p=2184 http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/22/03-19-2010-fridays-show/feed/ 0 Featured,Livestream,Podcast,RFCRadio Will Obamacare cover sex changes? Male to female? Female to male? - What about those who choose to be neutral? I found a story in the HuffPo. - Norrie May-Welby may be the first gender-neutral person. IT was born a man in Scotland and became a woman at... Will Obamacare cover sex changes? Male to female? Female to male? What about those who choose to be neutral? I found a story in the HuffPo. Norrie May-Welby may be the first gender-neutral person. IT was born a man in Scotland and became a woman at 28. May-Welby was not thrilled once IT was a woman so IT petitioned the government of New South Wales in Australia to give it a gender status of neutral. The government obliged. In these days of gender confusion, leave it to a government to much things up further. To May-Welby, I hope IT's happy now. Michael Fidanza clean 50:48 http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/18/03-18-2010-thursdays-show/ http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/18/03-18-2010-thursdays-show/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:04:28 +0000 TAE http://www.armchairenergist.com/?p=2181 http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/18/03-18-2010-thursdays-show/feed/ 0 Featured,Livestream,Podcast,RFCRadio Want a little preview of Obamacare should it pass? - Walgreens in the state of Washington will no longer accept prescriptions from Medicaid patients as of April 16th. The company states that they are below break-even on Medicaid sales because of lowere... Want a little preview of Obamacare should it pass? Walgreens in the state of Washington will no longer accept prescriptions from Medicaid patients as of April 16th. The company states that they are below break-even on Medicaid sales because of lowered government reimbursements. Current patients will continue to receive their prescriptions, for now. Memo to Madame Speaker: it's time to pull the plug on Obamacare and treat the country's real ills. Michael Fidanza clean 49:51 http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/17/03-17-2010-wednesdays-show/ http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/17/03-17-2010-wednesdays-show/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:56:38 +0000 TAE http://www.armchairenergist.com/?p=2178 http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/17/03-17-2010-wednesdays-show/feed/ 0 Featured,Livestream,Podcast,RFCRadio Happy St. Patty's Day to all! - I really love this holiday because I get to barbecue outside for the first time this year. On the menu: SMOKED corned beef! Yes, you heard me right. Need some tips on how? Just email me at michael@armchairenergist. Happy St. Patty's Day to all! I really love this holiday because I get to barbecue outside for the first time this year. On the menu: SMOKED corned beef! Yes, you heard me right. Need some tips on how? Just email me at michael@armchairenergist.com and I'd be happy to talk 'que with you. Shifting from beef to pork, the Healthcare debate continues on how the House will vote on the Senate's bill without actually voting for it. Unreal! Cheers! Michael Fidanza clean 52:01 http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/16/03-15-2010-mondays-show/ http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/16/03-15-2010-mondays-show/#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:24:24 +0000 TAE http://www.armchairenergist.com/?p=2174 http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/16/03-15-2010-mondays-show/feed/ 0 Featured,Livestream,Podcast,RFCRadio While one in five workers underemployed in this country, it's comforting to know that your Rep. or Senator still has a sweet ride. Or, is it TOO sweet? - From Politico: The economy is still limping along, but some members of Congress are nevertheless r... While one in five workers underemployed in this country, it's comforting to know that your Rep. or Senator still has a sweet ride. Or, is it TOO sweet? From Politico: The economy is still limping along, but some members of Congress are nevertheless riding in style: At least 10 House members are spending more than $1,000 a month in taxpayer money to lease cars. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver appears to be the biggest spender. In the last quarter of 2009, the Missouri Democrat doled out $2,900 a month to lease a WiFi-equipped, handicap-accessible mobile office that runs on used cooking oil. “Rather than paying for an additional office, the congressman has a mobile office, with all the capabilities to do casework across the district,” Cleaver spokesman Danny Rotert wrote in an e-mail. “We can go where our constituents are and accommodate those in wheelchairs with the mobile office’s lift.” But at least nine other members are paying more than $1,000 a month for more basic rides. Some lawmakers blame their high lease costs on a policy, enacted in a 2007 energy bill, requiring that the vehicles they choose be fuel efficient. Others say their two-year terms in office prevent them from taking advantage of lower-cost, longer-term leases. Remember this story when you file their job performance report (the November elections) Michael Fidanza clean 50:04 http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/12/03-12-2010-fridays-show/ http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/12/03-12-2010-fridays-show/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:43:35 +0000 TAE http://www.armchairenergist.com/?p=2170 http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/12/03-12-2010-fridays-show/feed/ 0 Featured,Livestream,Podcast,RFCRadio Warren Buffett, the world's 3rd richest person according to Forbes magazine, received a 6% salary increase from his company, Berkshire Hathaway. - He now receives about $520,000 in salary and benefits. Most of his wealth comes from his investment in BH... Warren Buffett, the world's 3rd richest person according to Forbes magazine, received a 6% salary increase from his company, Berkshire Hathaway. He now receives about $520,000 in salary and benefits. Most of his wealth comes from his investment in BH stock and other companies. Buffett, who has often complained that the tax code here in the US isn't fair and high-wealth individuals like himself should be taxed more, might just get his wish. Bantering around the healthcare debate is a proposal to tax interest, dividends, royalties, etc. another 2.9% to match the Medicare tax W-2 employees currently pay (1.45% by the employee and 1.45% by the employer). Mr. Buffett, is your man Obama finally starting to see the light? Michael Fidanza clean 50:19 http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/12/03-11-2010-thursdays-show/ http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/12/03-11-2010-thursdays-show/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:27:33 +0000 TAE http://www.armchairenergist.com/?p=2167 http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/12/03-11-2010-thursdays-show/feed/ 0 Featured,Livestream,Podcast,RFCRadio With the economy still a long way off from sustained growth, one industry still rakes in cash: - Sex - Case in point: the domain URL sex.com is going on the auction block. Starting bid: $1 million bucks. What will the winner have to pay? Who knows, With the economy still a long way off from sustained growth, one industry still rakes in cash: Sex Case in point: the domain URL sex.com is going on the auction block. Starting bid: $1 million bucks. What will the winner have to pay? Who knows, but this will happen - sex.com will garner the largest price for any previous URL. Onward and upward! Michael Fidanza clean 50:40 http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/11/03-09-2010-tuesdays-show/ http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/11/03-09-2010-tuesdays-show/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:28:33 +0000 TAE http://www.armchairenergist.com/?p=2164 http://www.armchairenergist.com/2010/03/11/03-09-2010-tuesdays-show/feed/ 0 Featured,Livestream,Podcast,RFCRadio Lindsay Lohan claims that baby 'Lindsay the milkaholic' in the E*Trade commercial was a diss to her. - A $100 million dollar diss. - Lindsay (the elder, and I use that label loosely), please get over yourself. You ARE NOT Oprah, Cher, Lindsay Lohan claims that baby 'Lindsay the milkaholic' in the E*Trade commercial was a diss to her. A $100 million dollar diss. Lindsay (the elder, and I use that label loosely), please get over yourself. You ARE NOT Oprah, Cher, Madonna or even Roseanne. You ARE an attention seeking train wreck. C'mon! Pull it together before you hit 30. Michael Fidanza clean 49:50