Cox Bloghttp://www.spout.com/blogs/cox/default.aspxen-USSpout RSSProtecting our Constitutional Rightshttp://www.spout.com/blogs/cox/archive/2009/2/5/40289.aspxThu, 05 Feb 2009 23:05:12 GMTcdd0f780-13db-4d93-b0f4-ada579d02ae7:40289Cox0http://www.spout.com/blogs/cox/comments/40289.aspxhttp://www.spout.com/blogs/cox/commentrss.aspx?PostID=40289<p><span style="font-family: 'lucida grande'; font-size: 11px;">This movie is so interesting in that it was directed at the Bush administration, but the message relates to any president, including Obama. The real thing that Naomi is getting across is that we need to protect our constitutional rights. If you look at what is going on right now in the U.S., we need to watch the Obama administration too. Capital gains taxes going from 22 percent to 35 percent will kill capitalism, free trade, and the American dream. No one will be able to open a small business, and other small businesses will have to shut down, and these are our main job creators. This goes without even talking about the one trillion dollars that we are about to spend, half of which is not even intended to stimulate the economy, but to fulfill special interest democratic agendas. The redistribution of wealth will ultimately turn us to a socialist mindset, and possibly a socialist country. &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: 'lucida grande'; font-size: 11px;">Additionally, when this one trillion is distributed, many economists are agreeing that people are realizing that this is a one time thing, so they will put it away and save it. When companies receive more revenue during "stimulus" time, they are realizing that "hey, it's just the stimulus" and will not hire more employees or expand their business. Here is the best part... When the economy recovers, all of this money that people are receiving and putting away will start to emerge, and then, duh duh duh, INFLATION! This is basic economics, just pick up an economics book and I bet it's in the first five chapters. I am not saying that this WILL happen, and I definitely want our country to get out of this mess and succeed. I am simply reiterating what Naomi was trying to get across, and that is that we need to protect our precious constitutional rights and watch our government as closely as possible no matter who is in office.</span></p>JCVD an actor?http://www.spout.com/blogs/cox/archive/2009/2/5/40288.aspxThu, 05 Feb 2009 23:02:27 GMTcdd0f780-13db-4d93-b0f4-ada579d02ae7:40288Cox0http://www.spout.com/blogs/cox/comments/40288.aspxhttp://www.spout.com/blogs/cox/commentrss.aspx?PostID=40288<p><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">This movie far exceeded my expectations. The acting was far above par, not only for Jean Claude, but for anyone. The direction was very artistic and beautifully executed. A true insight into Van Damme's real life struggles and feelings. Bottom line... a great and aesthetically appreciated movie. Another interesting thing to look at is the similarity between this movie and "The Wrestler". Two "washed up" actors making a major comeback. This year has been a great year in the film industry, not so much in way of making profits, but in the quality, and creativeness of filmmakers. We are seeing a different kind of genre emerge before our eyes and it is awesome to be a part of. By the way, JCVD even made Time magazine!&nbsp;<br /></span></p>