Uncle Charlie's Notebook
Specializing in Syrah and Barbera wines that we call "sophisticated", the Green Family Winery motto is "If it ain't red, it ain't wine." Our small winery only churns out about 600 cases - 7,200 bottles - each year.

February 2005
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Feb 9: I have a solution to the Social Security mess. Just move everyones money into the plan that Congress has. Did you know that not everyone in America has to be in Social Security?! As far as I know all civil servants (there is a misnomer if I ever saw one!) and elected officals are exempt and in fact have VERY GOOD plans. In California government employes have the PERS plan which pays really great benefits. Their money is invested in stocks, bonds & other things by a good investment advisor and very closely monitored. Hey, it works!!

Q. If Social Security is so great, why don't they put all the government peoples retirement money in it!

A. Because everyone in the government knows it is just a great big slush fund for them to abuse, just like some people use their credit cards!

Feb 11: I hate complaining, but I also hate government & politicians bungling nonsense. We should institute some sort of competence test or IQ test before you can run for any elected office. Admittedly some states would have a hard time getting up a full slate of candidates! Is there a test for ethics? (one that works)

The entry requirements to work at McDonalds is stricter than for the US Congress! I have lived in California for 19 years this August and most of the politicians that represent the state in Washington, I would not extend 30 credit to.

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