Letter from the CEO

Political Remorse and Thanksgiving

By Robert Pritchett

Perhaps by the time you read this, we will have gone through another presidential voting cycle for the US "unscathed". Or not.

We have seen the US Stock Market do its dance of ten thousand stings, the "bailout" of the banking industry and the erosion of the US Constitution as the country continues its "experiment with Socialism". Oh yeah, and there is a global war on "terrorism" going on.

My mother sent me this not too long ago –

Redistribution of Wealth

"Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read 'Vote Obama, I need the money.' I laughed.

Once in the restaurant, I notice that my server had on a 'Obama 08' tie, again I laughed as he had given away his political preference--just imagine the coincidence.

When the bill came, I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need--the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed from my sight.

I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside as I've decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was grateful.

At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment, I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient needed money more.

I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.

You might try this experiment yourself."

Now, I think we have earned our keep with publishing macCompanion magazine each month for the last 7 years. At least $1 billion was spent by the political parties to get their person into the White House for the next 4 years. There is so much we could have done with that money! But all is not lost. You can practice a little redistribution of your wealth by sending some of it our direction via PayPal. At least you will know we asked for a hand up instead of a hand out. And we don't campaign on empty promises. If you are in business, you can always deduct the amount, because reading our magazine as a way to improve your business falls into the category of being a business expense.

And we had nothing to do at all with ACORN, but like the tree, we have been slowly growing over the years. Unlike the militant radical organization, we don't strong-arm, bully or commit any kind of fraud to get you to read us.

Staff Changes

You might want to "give it up" for Dan Robinson, who is the newest member on our staff. He is a Macintosh Consultant by trade and joined our team in October. Please read his reviews and articles and let him know what you think of his writing. You can do that by registering with …

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Hopefully you will enjoy the community there without feeling any remorse. It could be a nice change from all the "talking heads" and political frenzy we have been experiencing lately.

May each of you enjoy the companionship of your families, the love of your life and perhaps show a little gratitude, as we move into the Holy Day season.

We are hoping that with all the trouble and turmoil going on around the world, there will still be something left to be thankful for this Thanks Giving Day.

Until next time…

May we all be infected with Pollyannaism

Robert L Pritchett

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