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Angela Bernstein — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:22:35 -0500

Well said, Jeffrey. Unfortunately, I was not around for the steel bailout but I think that is an interesting comparison.
Also, having owned both foreign and domestic cars, I can say that never will another one of my dollars be spent on an American car. I know many people who have the same sentiment which speaks volumes to the quality. Perhaps that has something to do with their struggles. Why keep companies afloat that are making products that an increased number of people are not interested in owning?

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Angela Bernstein — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:14:36 -0500

I think that’s awesome. It may seem like a really small step but I remember how I was as a child and if I received one of those fleece jackets I would have been pumped and all about recycling. I think that makes more of a lasting impression than a poster in the cafeteria urging you to recycle. The amount of bottled water that is consumed is amazing, really. And to think of what we actually pay per gallon of bottled water should silence a lot of folks who complain about gas prices. I really admire what Aquafina and Sam’s Club have done.

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Angela Bernstein — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:54:15 -0500

Sounds a little harsh at first but ultimately I have to agree. The advances being made by foreign companies apparently are appealing to customers and beating out our domestic manufacturers. That is the basis of competition and aren’t we usually pulling for competition and international trade/globalization? Clearly the foreign companies are doing something right. If our Big3 can’t hang, it shouldn’t be the government’s or taxpayer’s obligation to keep them in the running of an industry in which they appear to be lagging. Survival of the fittest.

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Angela Bernstein — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:09:15 -0500

Seriously, mom and dad, step it up. You are your kids’ biggest role models. It’s all about what YOU eat, what you stock your house with, and your attitude towards food that will rub off on your children. Personally, I think it is rather ignorant to place total blame on advertisements for the obesity epidemic in the States. Having worked extensively with children, I find that most of the children sent to school or extracurricular activities with fast food or very unhealthy snacks have parents that are directly contributing.

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Angela Bernstein — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:40:52 -0500

It isn't a matter of controlling people. They will still have a choice - it is merely encouraging the behavior change. Nobody is saying they aren't allowed to use plastic, it will just be a few cents more (try to come up with some product whose price hasn't risen a few cents over the years). If they don't want to fuss with it, they can bring their own bag. It's pretty simple.

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Angela Bernstein — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:56:13 -0500

I don’t see how it could disproportionately affect small businesses or the poor. Why can’t people bring in their own bags instead of buying a new reusable one? Ultimately, it should save the businesses money because they no longer need to stock all of the plastic bags they are not making a profit from anyway. I often get frustrated with how careless some people are- seeing items tripled-bagged.

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Angela Bernstein — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:51:41 -0400

I am sure your guess is correct, Chukey.

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Angela Bernstein — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:55:50 -0400

To say that “our way of leading isn’t working” is a very broad statement. I think it can be agreed upon that everyone has their own unique leadership style. To classify all leaders into one category, not taking different industries into consideration, seems quite dangerous. I don’t see how realistic conclusions/recommendations can be made based on a non-realistic generalization. I certainly don’t disagree that more reality-based leaders would be a great step in the right direction for the business world.

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Angela Bernstein — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:56:05 -0400