Sean Adkins: February 2009 Archives

While retailers such as Office Depot and Circuit City are disappearing from the local landscape, restaurants seem to be doing just fine during this time of economic turmoil.

Since the beginning of the year, both the Wild Tuna Bar & Grill and Pomodoro's Italian Restaurant & Grill have opened in York County boasting solid menus and positive attitudes despite the fact that more people tend to eat at home during a recession.

And don' t think it's just independent restaurateurs looking to make a little cash off of local residents.

Now, I know that the Obama administration's $75 billion housing rescue plan promises to save millions facing foreclosure.

But what about the millions of homeowners, like myself, who have continued to pay their mortgage on time, month in and month out?

What do Garbage Pail Kids and President Barack Obama have in common?

Wait for it. Wait for it.

Yes, you got it. They both have their own trading cards.

Today is the day when Americans will find out how GM and Chrysler plan to save their companies and stay competitive in the world-wide auto industry.

No, it's not.

Let's not delude ourselves, if just for a minute.

For anyone who has seen the movie Office Space, the part where the main character exclaims that he's no longer going to pay bills simply because he doesn't want to is classic.

Now, it looks like the state California is taking a few lessons from the cult classic.

State officals have stated that California is halting about $4 billion in bill payments due to vendors, grants to college students and funding for organizations that serve the disabled.

Also, I'd make other plans if I were a California resident waiting for my state tax return.

Arnold, this not the way one gets re-elected. And no, you won't be back.

I wonder what would happen if I stopped paying my bills?

Would I get a federal bailout that most of California is hoping to net?

No, I would lose my house, my car and just about everything else I own.