The Lee County Ledger, Wednesday, November 6,2019, Page 9A
Wishful thinking - one day our elected of
ficials in Washington will work together for
the betterment of America.
Being retired is indeed a blessing. Func
tioning in today's workforce as a supervisor
having to coddle social justice warriors ed
ucated and trained to be politically correct
and easily offended would not work.
Who was it that said 'you can't have law
and order and Democrats too'? Learned,
must have been Bojack or maybe Plato.
First nip of fall brought out the chili cook
ing pot for me. Great time of the year!
Time to cut out eating free food samples
in the stores and stock up on hand wipes, flu
and cold season is here! Best place to get
the ills of winter is in the stores, be wary.
Democrats' rush to impeachment is a last
ditch attempt to get Trump out before their
sins of the past are exposed by Barr et al.
You know, public education starts kids at 4K
now and still can't close the deal on a usable
practical education for the masses like in
the past. Money isn't the problem.
Beto speeds through $80 million in cam
paign funds and folds the tent. So far left
on some issues that those who donate to lost
causes knew this cause was lost. He won't be
coming for your guns—this time.
One of the CA wildfires burning 1,127 acres
last June was attributed to a bird's wings
getting on two panel connectors at a solar
farm and creating sparks as he became a
light bulb. CA has more solar power genera
tion (and bad fires) than any state.
So smugglers and other criminals are cut
ting through the new southern border wall's
metal to get into the country. When things
get to this point of defiance, I'm for shoot
ing on sight, this is breaking into our house.
Trojans, no more close ones please, you are
scaring me more than Grandmother's foot
sies and toesies these days.
If online college works so well, isn't it time
to start shedding instructors and lower
course costs? Why are costs so high?
The theory behind the whistleblower
concept is that the person can then get
protection from retribution. This means the
identity of the person has to be known or no
protection can be given. What's happening
now with anonymity is wrong.
If Warren's $52 trillion Medicare for All
plan went into effect, we would all have
healthcare but would we all have food or
anything else? No grasp of reality, just a
'plan' for everything.
FSU finally reversed a bad hire decision and
fired Willie Taggart. A costly move but mon
ey doesn't matter, winning does and Willie
didn't win.
It is always great to be appreciated by
those you serve and work with.
"Whether we look at capitalism, taxes,
business, or government, the data show a
clear and consistent pattern: 70% of Ameri
cans support the free enterprise system and
are unsupportive of big government." - Ar
thur C. Brooks
Birds of the same feathers still flock to
gether but television shows are going over
board in diversity.
OK commissioners, let's have a heart to
heart talk about the hospital. What is the
status? Do something.
If the Democrats take the Presidency
they will: increase taxes to 70%, guarantee
income for those unwilling to work, enact
government-run healthcare, give taxpayer
funded “free college," a government attack
on every building, car, business or industry
that relies on non-renewable sources of en
ergy, enact the "Green New Deal, a socialist
plan to control our lives. Socialism is always
the first step to communism!"
The sin of homosexuality that globalists
are promoting in America has reached a
point that if God doesn't do something about
it soon he is going to owe Sodom and Gomor
rah an apology.
Is Your
Perception of
Used Cars
Out-of-Date?
(StatePoint) Even as
more Americans turn
to the used car market
for affordable vehicle
options, a recent survey
suggests that outdated
notions about used cars
persist.
Consumers not only
think that used cars on
average are older at the
time of sale than they
actually are, but also
less expensive, accord
ing to an Ally Financial
survey of more than
2,000 American adults
conducted by The Harris
Poll.
On average, the survey
finds that Americans
think the average age
of a used vehicle at the
point of sale is 6.6 years,
but the 2019 Edmunds
Used Vehicle Report
puts the average age at 4
years. The Ally survey
also finds that on aver
age, consumers believe
that the average price of
a used vehicle is $9,860
when it’s actually more
than twice that amount
— $20,664 — according
to Edmunds.
“Even though many
Americans are buying
used cars, the survey
shows many people
lump all used cars in
with old clunkers,” says
Matt Arnold, senior
regional vice president
of Auto Finance at Ally.
“It’s time to let go of old
stereotypes. With a used
vehicle, you’ll either
end up with a lot more
car for your money, or a
lot more money in your
wallet.”
For those shopping for
a used car or considering
doing so, Arnold offers
the following tips:
• Prioritize needs and
wants: Think practically
about which features are
necessary Some nice-to-
have tech features add
to the price and can cost
thousands of dollars in
repairs if they break.
• Get a vehicle history
report: The minimal cost
is worth the investment,
and some car dealers will
provide it for free upon
request.
• Know your budget:
Beyond the purchase
price, your automotive
budget should include
insurance, finance costs
and ongoing mainte
nance and repairs.
• Research finance
options: A healthy down
payment can reduce
monthly costs — at least
10% of the purchase
price is recommended
for a used car.
• Go online: Auto
dealers want buyers to
walk away feeling good
about their purchase and
welcome well-researched
shoppers. Prepare your
self by checking online
resources like Kelly Blue
Book or Edmunds for a
specific vehicle’s local
market value.
• Consider a service
contract: Protection
plans help provide peace
of mind and can cover
expenses for repairs and
replacement parts that
may no longer be under a
manufacturer’s warranty.
To learn more about car
buying and ownership,
visit ally.com/do-it-right/
car.
“Ultimately, today’s
used vehicles are better
quality and feature more
options than ever before.
A 75,000-mile used
vehicle is in an entirely
different category than
it was just a few years
ago,” says Arnold. “With
many of the same tech
and safety features that
new cars offer but at a
significantly lower price
point, they’re a smart al
ternative for all budgets
and lifestyles.”
Come in to Great Clips for a haircut
on November 11
Come in for a haircut on November 11 and get a free haircut
card to give to a veteran. And, of course, all veterans and
current military members get a free haircut on Veterans Day.
Go to GreatClips.com for more details.
Great Clips
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