10 Mistakes People Make with Politics (plus 1 bonus) [infographic]

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10 Mistakes People Make with Politics (plus 1 bonus):

1. Stick to one party affiliation no matter what
2. Don't research the issues on their own or those who are running for office
3. Refuse to listen to someone with a different point of view
4. Hide their head in the sand
5. Believe the news media
6. Believe the polls
7. Vote like their parents
8. Vote like their friends
9. Forget that absolute power corrupts absolutely
10. Become overly consumed with it

BONUS Abandon the process (don't vote)

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The Cyclic Nature of Business

While the politicians are considering taxing businesses, I hope they don't forget the cyclic nature of all businesses. Real estate is a good example. In a boom part of a business cycle, real estate agents and companies make (sometimes) a lot of money. Business then flat lines for 2-3 years and little or no income is earned. Then, in a slower market or "bust", businesses must plow money back in to keep the doors open, size down, reduce overhead, then reinvest to prepare for the next boom cycle. So over a 10-year period after profit, reinvestment and growth, the overall profit is probably minimal. With added business taxes, especially in a boom cycle where companies earn the most, that may be enough drain to stop a lot of businesses from surviving the next down-cycle. Without profit, what is the point of business?

Again, when politicians talk about taxing business, I hope they don't forget the cyclic nature of business.

Emmett Brennan
Sugar Pine Realty
Owner-Broker-Founder

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Yesterday Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain on Face the Nation and Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Joe Biden on Meet the Press reacted to the government rescue of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Watch the 2-minute video below to find out what each had to say.