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CONTEST OVER! 2009 Rockin' Roots Festival! June 7!
Topics: Rockin Roots, Bakersfield, contest, tickets, Bakotopia, June 2009, Tim Gardea Presents, Sponsorship, Promotion, blog
Posted by matt Fri May 29, 2009 17:12:01 PDT
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0 responses 14 comments Location: 3805 Chester Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301

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2009
  ROCKIN' ROOTS FEST!
SUNDAY, JUNE 7!
  STRAMLER PARK, BAKERSFIELD, CA
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-Post a public comment below to this post, and tell us how you would save the US economy! Be creative and save the USA! No cursing or hate speech, please - you're betta than that, baby!

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Comment From: hyphykiiid

I believe the best way to save the us economy is to drop the federal reserve. Period. No more super inflation when the cost of living is going up, yet jobs arent getting created. Another great point to drop the federal reserve is because it is a private entity, separate from the 3 branches of government and cannot be checked. I mean, would u trust someone with all ur money and not know what their up to with it? I mean from wat ive seen, the bailouts have been used to further loot all the actual wealth, which is gold, all while our “economy” is on the verge of collapsing. Almost all companys bailed out have done so under terms that if they cant pay back, their virtually owned by the government, even if they can pay back. Why bail out Chrysler, gm and all auto companies? To gps track us. Why bail out suffering newspapers? Because they want to be able to put what is news and total control of what we see and hear, weve become so accustomed to having everything handed to us, especially information, and rely on the evening news to be accurate. Yet we don’t go out and check out the facts for itself, and when sometimes a story comes back and its proven to be false, weve already been brainwashed by the constant repetition of what is true, and is immediately passed off as old news. Everything is being controlled by money that has no “real” value, and that’s why the economy is crashing, because weve let it happen to ourselves, by not pushing for the end of the federal reserve, I mean, they control how much money is put out, how much inflation rises, and yet, their under a private control without any government interference. The real way to truly change it is to stop layin back and to resist, resist, and to protest peacefully, and to do our own research instead of expecting to get it handed to us. My views may seem controversial, and might not agree with them, but this is the conclusion I have come to myself, from my own personal point of you, but tell me this, would u want someone telling you how much money you make and how much stuff costs just because their bullying u? Only thing backing up the federal reserve is the military. Government should fear the people in a democracy because we have the power to overthrow them when we like what government is doing, not the people fearing the government. The way to save the economy is for all of us to unite, and protest the bailouts, and protest our current monetary system peacefully. Comment From: Bleedingpuke

Well well, were would i start. I think i would supply everyone with LSD in their bottled water supplies secretly. Then brodcast some subliminol messages that say things like, "Spend your money now don't save everything is better if you spend your money and you are all going to be fine. Spend spend spend don't be afraid." But wait, the government already did that. Oh, and uh, I would sneak into the money printing room and push start a few times... Comment From: FAMOUSxBeE

The US economy needs to stop taking a dip in the charts. there are various ways of saving the economy. one way is to legalize the substances that have been set to illegal. for example, marijuana would have plenty of taxes, enough to help rise up the economy. another way is to convince people to stop conserving too much money. when people dont put money back into their own economy, then the ecomony slows down on its regulation. if the schools, and other associations, didnt have to have pay cuts, then the citizens could put more money into their local economy. i think that the price cuts lately are one terrible way to hurt the economy. ROCKIN' ROOTS IS THE BEST FEST EVER!! Comment From: FAMOUSxBeE

The ecomony is in a need for a change! lately, the economy has been having trouble with keeping up with the status quo. there is a various amount of solutions to help save the ecomony. one way is to legalize substances that have been set illegal. from observations and a small random student survey, most students are, or at least can name 5, "stoners". if President Obama legalizes marijuana, than all of these "potheads" would buy the herb legally, which the money goes back to the economy. another way to help the economy is to give back the price cuts that has been set for schools and other associations. this would provide more citizens with money, which would be set back into the economy shortly. this will help boost the economy; people wouldnt be so nervous to spend their money. ROCKIN' ROOTS IS THE BEST! -Bianca Comment From: LomelEZ

How would I "Save The Economy". I would have a to say either ask for a miracle or look for a genie to grant me some wishes cuz, seriously.... that would be the only way to save the economy. Invent a time machine to go back in time and fix everything. HEY! I can dream!. 

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Comment From: Jessstatic

Some of these are silly but some are legit I just wanted to write that so no one gets offended.

1. On-site manufacturing and agricultural establishments at prisons that force inmates to work for their free housing and food in return for producing goods for the economy.

2. Create more fun holidays so people have to go out and buy more cards and gifts. Id like to see a "nothing" holiday where we are celebrating absolutely nothing except for the fact that its the "nothing" holiday. Or "for no reason" holiday...

3. Stop all interest on student loans so the people who actually go to college can afford to buy things after they spend $30,000+ on an education instead of spending all their income on loans....

4. Advertise more for birth control and such so we stop overpopulating the planet and will create jobs for people to promote such things....

5. Start converting everything to "going green" because its the next step in helping our planet and our economy. Going green will create more jobs and save the planet.

6. Speaking of going green...Legalize it....you know what Im talking about...marijuana...you could tax the crap out of it and people would buy it and be more mellow and not so concerned about a crappy economy...plus food sales would increase to curb the monster known as "the munchies" Comment From: faith

1. Give tax breaks to companies that keep all of their workforce American. No more over-seas outsourcing! 2. Legalize marijuana and watch the tax revenues roll in. 3. Make prison a very uncomfortable place to be so that criminals don't want to be there. Put them to work! 4. Re-invest in our school systems not our prison systems so that our children can be the skilled workforce and brilliant minds the world needs. 5. Don't give money to banks or companies that are failing! 6. QUESTION THE POWERS THAT BE. That way they won't get away with screwing us over as easily. I consider myself very lucky to be American! We are capable of anything! Comment From: cruiznkoRn64

We will just need two things:

1. To do away with the Federal Reserve System

2. To distribute one free printing press for every household.

Hehehe that's what u get from my nonpolitical azz.

Comment From: sosorio

The best way to save the economy? Instead of giving billions of dollars to the auto industry,that will probably do no good...every family in The United States would at least recieve 1 million, (and who's not gonna buy a new car with that money?)...How's that for a stimulus package? Comment From: siestakid

Quickest way is to research what money is being paid to who, for what reason, and does it make sense. Are all those government departments really necessary? Why not let public know exactly where all money is going so they can object to it. Also cut back government wages, they did it to the dmv so why not do it to the President, cabinet, house of representatives. And lastly legalize a few illegal activities so they can tax them. Such as marijuana and prostitution. It's a service and a product that is being sold. Because no matter what anyone says or crack downs there are, people will continue to do it, why not be able to tax it, control it, unionize it to make it safer?

Comment From: hgentry

"How to save the Economy" Take the average consumer. The job is the same, the car payment is the same, the house payment is the same for most, the grocery bill is the same within a budget if a consumer lives within a budget, most all "fixed living expenses" are the same, utilities will fluctuate by season, the excess spending money the average consumer saves generally goes to consumer products, recreation, travel-leisure or emergency expenses. Not many things change outside the price increases of certain consumer items like fuel, food or travel but has not effected the overall average household but by a small margin. Over the last 5 years, consumers have progressively increased spending on luxury items, autos, entertainment, recreation, leisure, travel and modern conveniences and are typically driven by wants and needs. Consumers spend an estimated 30 Trillion Dollars or more annually in these areas. So what triggers economic pandemonium? The consumer turns on the television, radio, or they read the paper, a magazine where a writer or reporter has lost it and the thinking of the consumer is driven by such a story in an adverse way. The things a consumer hears or reads in the media immediately promote spending in a positive manner, or undoubtedly scares consumers abroad when it comes to spending money in the coming months that ultimate turn the economy up-side-down when little or nothing has actually happened in the financial position of the consumer. What is the ripple effect? The stock market falls, housing sales drop, lending criteria’s and borrower qualifications put the consumer in a vice, a cruise is cancelled, or one simply is not motivated to buy consumer products at Christmas time, all over negative news reporting and consumer scares. The average consumer wants to be kept aware of economic matters, however, if the consumer is discouraged to spend by the constant bombardment of the media with negative reporting, the media undoubtedly reeks havoc with negative economic issues and continually brews it’s devastation on a great nation and the economy. It's a vicious cycle when it comes to the economy. Economic Analyst, Financial Advisors, Researchers make their reports available to reporters, reporters share the information with consumers through every media source available, consumers stop spending, the Analyst, Advisors and Researchers report on the new negative drop in the economy, and all and all the cycle literally drives the economy into the ground and repeats itself over and over again like a dog chasing it's tail. The nation suffers by the "Cycle". The only way to save the economy of a struggling nation is for the media to be positive, promote responsible spending, and advise the public to buy. The economist will then report an increase in spending, the reporter will report a rebounding economy by the consumer reports, and the consumer is motivated to buy. Comment From: twinkie

I think the USA should have a stupid comment tax or fine on all blogs and message boards. If the person cusses, insults somebody that doesn't agree with them, or goes off topic to talk about the time they..... then they'd get an automatic fine/tax. This should bail out the economy in NO TIME. Especially if they follow my comments all over the web. My comments alone are so stupid they'd make the USA the economic superpower we used to be. They'd be so rich that the medi-cal cards would be made of gold and WIC would hand out caviar instead of beans for a good source of protein!

Comment From: LomelEZ

I like Twinkie's idea. It's "More Betters"! LOL. Comment From: GwyneiraCadwaladr

Wanna save the economy? Here's how: 1. KEEP the Federal Reserve. The fact that the are a separate from the "government" is an advantage. They aren't elected into office and are more likely to do what is right for the people. They are keeping interest rates low so people can still afford (at least somewhat) to use credit when necessary (i.e. buying a car or home). 2. Don't rely one some miracle from the government to save you!The government WILL NOT make the perfect stimulus package to save everyone from going broke. We got ourselves into this mess so now we need to find a way to get ourselves out. Be willing to make a few sacrifices so that you have extra cash. 3. Remember Saving is spending!!!! That money you put in the bank to "save" is partly used to loan out to other people so that those people can buy stuff. Yeah I know it's hard to get credit and loans, but that is because banks don't have the reserves to loan out money because people either aren't making enough money to put in the bank to save or because they no longer trust the banks with their money. Make an attempt to save. Do you really need 700 channels? Do you really need to keep the A/c on ALL day? Cut a few corners here and there and it really adds up. 4. Legalize a few money makers like prostitution and marijuana. People have always been willing to pay for sex and the government might as well collect taxes on it right? Get those girls out of prison and away from an abusive pimp and back on the streets paying taxes! While you're at it pay a visit to your friendly neighborhood "street" pharmacist and pick up some marijuana so you can relax some of those sore muscles after that double you had to work to keep paying your bills. Then the SP can take that money fill out his tax form and give a little back. At least this way if either the hooker or the dealer screw you over you can at least run to the police or sue them cause it's legal right? That is how I believe we can slowly start to patch up our economy!:D